Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

(Chicago) 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% since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time. NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Joel L.

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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. NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Joel L.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 11, 2023

In Illinois, data shows that first-time pass rates vary by race and ethnicity. Susan Radzilowski, a licensed clinical social worker , is one of them. White individuals have the highest pass rate at 82.5%. Asian individuals have a pass rate of 70%, followed by Hispanic individuals at 59.6%.

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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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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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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 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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