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Serving Beyond the Uniform: The Intersection of Leadership, Service, and Clinical Social Work

American Board of Clinical Social Work

As a Public Health Service Officer and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my commitment has always been to serve where the need is greatest. For those of us in clinical social work, this means leading with empathy, building coalitions to address gaps in services, and maintaining the resilience to advocate for the most vulnerable.

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5 Ways to Make More Money As a Social Worker

Social Work Blog

By Tashara Robinson, LICSW Travel Social Worker I’ve been a social worker for the past 8 years, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’ve navigated through various social work roles such as working within an Employee Assistance Program, to working with foster children and families within CPS.

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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

One might wonder, why and how I shifted from community care-based healing work to becoming a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A.

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Differences Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Social Work

Simmons University

The need for professional social workers continues to grow. It’s important to understand the different types of social workclinical or non-clinical — so that you can make an informed decision about which area of practice is the best fit for you.

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Addressing Burnout Among Clinical Social Workers: A Path to Resilience and Well-Being

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Burnout among Clinical Social Workers has emerged as a critical issue, reflecting their work's intense emotional and psychological demands. A comprehensive systematic review spanning twenty years of research highlights several key aspects of burnout within health social work[i].

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. Is a psychologist a social worker?

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Moral Injury Among Social Workers?

American Board of Clinical Social Work

As clinical social workers, an understanding of moral injury can help us to identify the root cause of our distress and burnout within a flawed system, rather than attributing it solely to individual shortcomings. The concept of moral injury sheds light on many of the difficulties we currently face in our profession.