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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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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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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4 million calls in 2020 (Bjaworski, 2021). Prepared by.

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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

The report includes several recommendations supportive of social work , including the recommendation that every nursing home—regardless of size—employ a. NASW applauds these recommendations and thanks the study committee for its work. Study sponsors included the Commonwealth Fund and the John A Hartford Foundation.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?