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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Child Welfare Social Worker vs. Social Services Specialist III) Organization Type: (Government, Non-profit, For-profit, Outside social services) Setting: (School, Clinic, Hospital, etc.) Looking ahead, I anticipate more focus on telehealth services to support families remotely, especially for follow-up care.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

These professionals are now either serving Illinois clients via telehealth or have relocated to the state, contributing significantly to the local workforce. Most notably, 12% of these licensed LSWs come from outside the state, drawn by opportunities presented by this legislative change.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

These professionals are now either serving Illinois clients via telehealth or have relocated to the state, contributing significantly to the local workforce. Most notably, 12% of these licensed LSWs come from outside the state, drawn by opportunities presented by this legislative change.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Need for behavioral health programs exceeds availability In addition to the lack of funding available for programs to address Native American opioid-related health concerns, there are simply not enough mental health providers to serve these communities, despite recent efforts to provide telehealth and increased access to care.