Clinical Social Worker
Clinical social work is a specialty practice area of social work that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness and emotional and other behavioral disturbances.
Individual, group and family therapy are common treatment modalities.
Clinical social workers are required to have a master’s degree in social work and state licensure.
Education Requirements
Typically a bachelor’s degree, followed by a master’s in a social work program that includes a practicum to gain experience working with people. Expect about six years of coursework post-high school.
Work Environment
Hospitals; senior centers and long-term care facilities; mental health clinics; private practices; state and local governments; schools, colleges and universities; substance use disorder clinics; military bases and hospitals; correctional facilities; child welfare agencies; employee assistance programs.
Projected Growth & Salary Range
Projected Growth: 12 percent (higher than average).
Salary Range: $52,660 - $88,680
Specializations, Programs & Required License/Certificate
Specializations:
- Micro - individuals, families, children, couples, group, etc.
- Macro - policy, administration
Programs:
- University of Nebraska at Omaha | (MSW) with divisions at UNO & UNK | 402.554.2800 | unomaha.edu
- Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln | 402.466.2371 | https://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/
Required License/Certificate:
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP)
- Optional: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Optional: Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP)
- Optional: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Social Work with Roz Sheldon, LCSW, LIMHP
Hear from Roz Sheldon, LCSW, LIMHP, as she shares her experience as a clinical social worker, providing therapy, connecting individuals with resources, and addressing social, emotional, and environmental factors that influence mental health.