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5 Ways to Make More Money As a Social Worker

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By Tashara Robinson, LICSW Travel Social Worker I’ve been a social worker for the past 8 years, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’ve navigated through various social work roles such as working within an Employee Assistance Program, to working with foster children and families within CPS.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

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By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. Exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are evidence based practices that mental health counselors use to treat phobias.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

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You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. The answer is yes.

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Reproductive Justice: A call-to-action for Social Work in the Post-Roe World

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In this conversation, Peter Sobota steps aside and passes the microphone to Hyatt and Diaz, who are long-time friends and dedicated Social Workers. She holds a doctorate in clinical social work from the School of Policy and Practices at the University of Pennsylvania and is a licensed clinical social worker.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

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Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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News Items – August 18, 2022

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Clergy, social workers fear fallout from Okla. Audio] Some 2,000 mental health care clinicians in California are on strike. Clinicians say their employer, Kaiser Permanente, is breaking state law by taking too long to connect patients with therapists. Joel Bobby is a member: Coloring is good for your health.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

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Olivia Knox is policy assistant for NASW-NYS: Report: Low salary contributes to NY social workers leaving field WAER A new report shows social workers are not being paid equal to similar professions. Many feel this is one piece of a larger puzzle contributing to social workers leaving the field.