A BSW is a four-year program that qualifies individuals for entry-level positions developing and improving programs, policies, services, and conditions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
An MSW is a two-year advanced degree program that allows individuals to work in clinical settings. An MSW is the minimum degree requirement to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
Licensed social workers can diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
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What is an LCSW?
LCSW: This stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. It is a master's level license that is recognized throughout the United States to provide therapy and counseling services to patients in various settings: community agencies, schools, health settings and private practice.
LCSW's are clinicians who are trained to look at psychological issues and interpersonal problems, training focuses on psychosocial diagnosis, assessment and treatment, client advocacy, consultation, evaluation and research. LCSW also do community work, policy work, child welfare and other therapeutic interventions. LCSW can diagnose mental health disorders and provide psychotherapy services to help decrease symptoms associated with these.
An LCSW has completed a master's degree in social work (MSW) and completed clinical internships hours in two different settings and/or populations during their master program. After graduation as an MSW, they must complete at least 3,000 hours of supervised work experience in order to be eligible to apply, take and pass two separate state exams to become licensed with the state of California.
Also check out the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) for additional information: www.bbs.ca.gov
Que es LCSW (Licencia de trabajor social clinico por sus siglas en Ingles)
Es una licencia de nivel de maestría que se reconoce a través de los Estados Unidos para proporcionar
terapia y servicios de asesoramiento a los pacientes en diversos entornos: agencias comunitarias, escuelas, centros de salud y la práctica privada.
LCSW son profesionales que están capacitados para examinar problemas psicológicos y problemas interpersonales, la capacitación se centra en el diagnóstico psicosocial, evaluación
y tratamiento, defensa de los clientes, consulta, evaluación e investigación. LCSW también hace trabajo de comunidad, trabajo de política, bienestar infantil y otras intervenciones terapéuticas.
LCSW puede diagnosticar trastornos de salud mental y proporcionar servicios de psicoterapia para ayudar a disminuir los síntomas asociados con estos.
Un LCSW ha completado una postgrado en trabajo social (MSW), y completó horas de pasantías clínicas en dos diferentes contextos y / o poblaciones durante su programa de postgrado. Después de la
graduación como MSW, deben completar por lo menos 3.000 horas de experiencia de trabajo supervisado con el fin de ser elegible para solicitar, tomar y pasar dos exámenes estatales separados para
obtener la licencia con el estado de California.
También eche un vistazo a la Directiva de Ciencias del Comportamiento (BBS) para obtener información adicional