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Careers in Clinical Social Work

Learn about the field of clinical social work, activities and skills needed, employment opportunities, salaries, and drawbacks. Find out how to start a career in this rewarding profession.

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Careers in Clinical Social Work

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  1. Careers in Clinical Social Work Craig Stanley PhD, LCSW College of Social Work Florida State University

  2. What is the Definition of Social Work? • Social Work is a profession dedicated to enhancing human capacity to solve complex social problems in order to create a more humane and just society • Clinical Social Workers assess, plan, and intervene with client systems using a person in environment perspective

  3. What are the activities in which Clinical Social Workers engage? • Assess, diagnose, and treat clients • Provide psycho-social services to clients • Work in collaboration with other human service professionals to plan and implement services • Facilitate clients gaining access to appropriate community resources • Advocate for client needs and utilize current research in providing client services • Provide leadership and clinical supervision

  4. What types of organizations or businesses employ Clinical Social Workers? • Human Services Agencies • Child Welfare Agencies • U.S Military and V.A. • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment Agencies • Behavioral Health Centers • Hospitals and Medical Facilities • Hospice Facilities • Educational Institutions • Private Practice • Disaster Relief and Trauma Care Agencies

  5. How much graduate training is needed to become a Clinical Social Worker? • MSW Degree • Typically 2-year Program • Clinical focus • CSWE Accredited Institution

  6. Are certifications or additional training needed to become a Clinical Social Worker? Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW • 2 Years Post-Masters Experience • Obtaining a passing score on ASWB advanced clinical exam. • 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years.

  7. How good are employment opportunities for Clinical Social Workers? • Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) reports growth in this profession to be “faster than average” • MSW graduates prepared to enter wide array of employment opportunities

  8. What salaries do Clinical Social Workers earn? Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 Data Median Salary Levels • $49,830 for healthcare social workers • $41,530 for child, family, and school social workers • $39,980 for mental health and substance abuse social workers • The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,450, and the top 10 percent earned more than $72,980.

  9. How flexible are working conditions for Clinical Social Workers? • Dress Code: Typically Casual/ Business Casual • Work Hours: Can be very flexible- Dependent on type of job • Vacation: Dependent on industry

  10. What skills and experiences should undergrads acquire if they are interested in Clinical Social Work? • Relevant Work/Volunteer Experience • Research Experience – Lab or DIS • Upper Division GPA • Typically a 3.4 or better • GRE • Scores at or above the 50th percentile • Many schools prioritize analytical writing component • Well developed Personal Statement • Letters of Recommendation

  11. What is the most rewarding aspect of being a Clinical Social Worker? • Participating in a profession that has the potential to have a lasting and positive impact on an individual, family, group, or community. • A chance to make a difference

  12. What is the biggest drawback of being a Clinical Social Worker? • Compassion Fatigue • To avoid this: • It is imperative that professionals create and maintain support networks. • Social Work professionals must continue to work on their own personal issues.

  13. Website recommendations for students interested in Clinical Social Work FSU- College of Social Work Website http://csw.fsu.edu National Association of Social Workers http://nasw.org Bureau of Labor Statistics- Social Work http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm#tab-6

  14. Contact Information Craig Stanley, Ph.D., LCSW Associate Dean for Academic Affairs University Center C, Office 2517 (850) 644-1201 cstanley@fsu.edu http://csw.fsu.edu 1-800-378-9550

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