Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100 percent since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE, stated, “This is a monumental success for social work in Illinois.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

I see the devastating effects of this crisis in our community, emergency departments, and substance-use treatment centers through my roles as an emergency psychiatric and addiction Clinical Social Worker. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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Social Work Bubble

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supervision in social work is an essential part of effective practice, support, and preventing burnout. A supervisor can make or break your experience at an organization, and is essential for licensure and growth. They care about your wellbeing in work and out of work. They make time for you.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 11, 2023

Joanne Belloli is a member of NASW-MI: Precious Blood Sister celebrates 60 years of religious life The Courier Belloli is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the NASW Academy of Certified Social Workers , and also holds a CAADC—Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential.

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Social Work Bubble

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supervision in social work is an essential part of effective practice, support, and preventing burnout. A supervisor can make or break your experience at an organization, and is essential for licensure and growth. They care about your wellbeing in work and out of work. They make time for you.

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Social Work Bubble

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Social workers are often told, alongside the pity glance, that the field is low pay & you’ll burn yourself out trying to survive. Though I agree that the field is terribly underpaid and undervalued, I do believe that too much weight is given to the underpaid aspect of social work. Micro Level. Mezzo Level.

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Simmons University

APRIL 8, 2019

A Master of Social Work (MSW) is the gateway to most professional opportunities in the field, but new MSW graduates face some choices. The post Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. The post Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs. LMSW appeared first on SC-UMT.

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Social Workers Speak

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 335 million readers in October, thanks to coverage of abortion rights protests in North Carolina and articles in Politico on the association’s position on several political issues. NASW staffers at the Women’s March in Washington, D.C.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 30, 2023

The salaries that social workers earn make it hard to repay their student loans while supporting their families, Butler said. The average pay for bachelor’s level social workers in Maine is $47,000 a year; those with master’s degrees earn about $13,000 more. Maine can ill afford the loss of these workers,” Butler warned.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A few years back, my colleague, Dr. Lisa Baker at Samford University’s Department of Social Work , and I collaborated on a study about a technology-meditated assignment that we developed for a Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE) course. Our goal was to breathe some new life into a stale assignment. Assignment.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 28, 2023

Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. What is the difference between studying psychology and social work?

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Michigan Girl's Café

APRIL 22, 2019

In April 2019, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently released a report on the careers of social work graduates. Below are the key findings from the report: Social workers are employed in a wide variety of settings serving clients with diverse needs.

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Doin' The Work

JULY 5, 2021

Check out the new Doin’ The Work Collection of hoodies, tees, mugs, and tote bags! Rep the podcast you love while doin’ the work. The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work (UTK) has a phenomenal social work program, with the opportunity to do your bachelor’s master’s, and doctorate of social work online.

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Social Workers Speak

MARCH 30, 2023

The salaries that social workers earn make it hard to repay their student loans while supporting their families, Butler said. The average pay for bachelor’s level social workers in Maine is $47,000 a year; those with master’s degrees earn about $13,000 more. Maine can ill afford the loss of these workers,” Butler warned.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Are the failures of social work really just a matter of degree? Image from Depositphotos ) Call it The Perennial Whine of the Licensed Social Worker. Multiple commenters offered some version of: Well, they couldn’t have been social workers! Social workers would never do something like that! She’s an M.S.W.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JANUARY 20, 2021

Editor’s note: This post was written by Melanie Sage from the University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a follow-up to her post – A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19. As a university professor , I do not work with clients directly.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Those who wish to become social workers should not feel discriminated against in the process of obtaining their license and beginning their career.”

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Michigan Girl's Café

MAY 21, 2020

Social workers and allied professionals in particular are required to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) for licensing renewal. However, practicing macro social workers may encounter challenges in finding relevant content in macro practice settings (e.g., Second, it provides us with more opportunities for career advancement.

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Relias

JANUARY 8, 2024

Whether working in schools, homes, or clinics, RBTs are expected to adhere to these ethical guidelines, fostering trust and professionalism within the field. Rather than reiterate what the BACB has already created, let’s review the major themes contained within the RBT Ethics Code and how they apply to the work as an RBT.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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.

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Michigan Girl's Café

MARCH 8, 2019

It provides the necessary insight into potential careers and instruction on what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Social Work is one of the chapters in the guidebook. This makes me want to take a Holland Interest Test!

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Those who wish to become social workers should not feel discriminated against in the process of obtaining their license and beginning their career.”

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 13, 2022

Three Chicago area cousins earn SIU Master of Social Work degrees, hope to break stigma for seeking help. Autism may present differently in girls, women, and nonbinary people, says Sharon Kaye-O’Connor, a licensed clinical social worker in New York City. “We We are social animals,” Lindau said. “We Every Night.

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Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Mildred “Mit” Joyner, a Social Work Pioneer. This week, we spotlight the life and work of Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW, President of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), a Social Work Pioneer! Yeshiva University. NBC Connecticut. The Connecticut Examiner. Insider NJ.

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Parenthood Understood

JULY 2, 2021

A brief list: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S). These four all have Master’s degrees, years of supervision working under a more experienced therapist, and are licensed by the state. LMSW: Licensed Master Social Worker. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

We are also advocating on behalf of clinical social workers with key federal regulatory agencies and other stakeholders. This portion of the regulations only impacts CSWs who work in these types of arrangements. CSWs who work at emergency in-network facilities but are out of network (OON) providers for the patient’s health plan.

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Relias

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Telehealth has enabled providers to offer care to clients no matter where they live, without the need to break social distancing best practices. Across the United States , just 45% of counties have a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker — even worse, only 30% have a child psychologist. Other examples of?digital efficiently.?By

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