Social work career advice from Dean Nancy Smyth, PhD: her path from MSW to Dean, why MSW is just the beginning, 10+ essential clinical competencies for private practice (substance abuse screening, mental health assessment, domestic violence, trauma, dissociation, CBT, MI, record-keeping), women in academia challenges, virtual reality therapy applications, and trauma-informed care integration.
What Is Social Work In Child Welfare Like?
Many people are rather confused as to what child welfare social workers do, especially in light of how the media portray their role. @SocialJerkBlog, a social worker employed in the field of social work, describes her typical day as including “some parent training with clients. This can be working on behavioral charts and disciplinary consistency, […]
LCSW Requirements: Social Work Licensing & Practice Options (Part II)
Wondering what comes after the LMSW? This guide explains LCSW requirements, supervised clinical hours, exam expectations, and practice options so you can plan your next steps.
LMSW Requirements: Social Work Licensing Explained (Part I)
LMSW licensing requirements can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down education, exam expectations, and state level considerations so you know exactly what is required to move forward.
How Much Do Social Workers Earn?
To answer this question, I looked at figures from two sources: the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Indeed.com. Regretfully, both sources seem to provide different numbers… According to a 2009 study commissioned by the NASW (results of which were released in May 2010), social workers with less than 5 years experience have a […]
