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5 Ways to Make More Money As a Social Worker

Social Work Blog

Social work is generally seen as a clinical field, so if you do choose to pursue roles outside of “traditional” social work, it might take some time to learn how you can sell yourself in the application and interview phase and prove that your skills are transferable.

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How the government plans to implement the Liberty Protection Safeguards

Community Care

The government has decided to produce one overarching code to ensure the principles of the MCA are embedded in the LPS from its introduction. The medical assessment must be carried out by a doctor or clinical psychologist. There is as yet no implementation date for LPS. Pre-authorisation reviews.

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Sharp rise in vacancies placing ‘significant stress’ on social care OTs, warns college

Community Care

A sharp rise in vacancy rates for council occupational therapists is putting “significant stress” on remaining practitioners, OT leaders have warned. The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) said the figures did not come as a surprise to the profession. As of September 2022, 11.3% a year previously and 7.1%

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Clinical Philosophy

But really they'd not be of use to anyone else, including the patient, since what they're designed for, their whole purpose , is, as I said, to function as aide-memoires for me - and so they're replete with the requisite shorthand and clinical terminology to effectively support that end. and so I make them.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more. Counsellor/Therapist – In this role, social workers provide counselling and therapy to individuals and families.

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What is Ecotherapy?

Beautiful Voyager

However, the clinical application of ecotherapy doesn’t simply mean going for a walk along the beach or hiking through the mountains. Ecotherapy is a very specific form of mental health treatment that is most often directed by a trained therapist.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.