What is an LCSW? | Jessica S. Campbell, LCSW
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2014
- Today I am going to talk about what an LCSW is, the education that goes into getting the professional licensure and how it differs in the state of Florida. I hope you feel free to contact me with any questions on my website at www.jessicascampbell.com.
Note: A quick correction. When describing LPC, I conflated two professional designations that don't exist in Florida. LPC, in most instances, actually stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. The other professional I misspoke of was LLP, or Limited Licensed Psychologist. I apologize for any confusion! Neither of these exist in Florida (We have the LMHC, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor), so I was confused myself.
Hi Jessica, just wandering where you’ve been for so many years! I really like the vibe of your videos are wish they were still being made. ❤
Very informative, but the #1 take away for me was how rewarding the work is for you. I am about to go back to school to work towards becoming a LCSW. Thank you for this video.
Nikki Mouse My pleasure, and good luck in your studies! It is very rewarding work.
I'm a Junior in the social work program at FAU❤️💙🦉 This video was helpful! Thank you!!
Best of luck Kat - enjoy your field placement (lean into the work!) and never be afraid to ask your supervisors for help.
I go to FAU too. I am going to be a junior this fall? How is it going for you and have you talked to anyone at the school who can help me figure things out?
I approve of this video!
Thanks!
hey, love your video. So is an LCSW practically a therapist in Florida? and if so is that the same in illinois?
An LCSW is a psychotherapist in the state of Florida. There are also LMFTs and LMHCs who do the same type of work and have similar educational backgrounds (masters degree plus time spent in supervised post graduate study). The best way to find out what professional designations operate in your state is to goto your state department of health website. Best of luck!
I was thinking about either becoming a licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical social worker. It seems like lcsw is a better route since I heard you say that there is no such thing as lpc in a state like Florida.
Hi Fatima! I'm sorry for the delay in my response; I never saw an email notification that you has asked a question. My recommendation is to figure out where you want to live and look at what the requirements for that state are. If you need mobility in your degree because you believe you will be moving across state lines a few times, then things certainly get trickier. some form of LCSW exists in each state - and some states have further designations; like LMSW, which is a Licensed Medical Social Worker, and generally work in hospital settings. Hope this helps!
after completing the 2 years of social work, you then do clinical hours to become a LSCW but do u get paid during the process of becoming a lscw
Hello Dee. It really depends on your job. Where I worked when I completed my masters degree and was a registered intern with state of Florida, I had a lower income than other therapists and did not have to pay for my supervision as part of my compensation. I also received medical benefits and other compensations, the same as every other employee. Other people completed their MSW and took jobs that were less clinically oriented, and then sought supervision and paid for it out of pocket on their own time. I will say that I am not aware of any MSW position that does not include a salary, even if it is lower than others may be receiving. Hope that helps!
Hello!
Do you know if the MFT degree is as accepted in many states?
I am afraid I don't know the requirements and designations for states outside of Florida; here we do accept the LMFT. The best way to find out what professional designations are accepted by any state is to go to that states department of health website. Best of luck to you!
Thank you very much this video was very helpful. However, I noticed you did not mention your salary. Is there a range you can provide with to have an idea? I know this career is more self rewarding than about the money but many websites vary and its hard to trust them. I know it varies depending on location and experience but can you provide an estimate? For instance, what do you typically start with and how can you make more?
Like all careers, the pay is based on several parameters. Social Work is unique in that there are so many fields you can work in. There are social workers embedded in police forces, in drug rehab facilities, outpatient medical facilities, hospitals, schools, consulting groups, the VA, communities counseling centers, and in private practice - and that's just off the top of my head.I'm sure there are many more places you can find social workers, doing counseling, case management, community outreach, political activism, advocacy work and so on. Because this is such a wide range of activity, the salary ranges are just as wide. But, I would say that in today's economy, a new grad in a community counseling facility should expect an income of 30-40K to start, depending on their area, practicum experience, and market saturation. Once you complete the 2 year post grad study and become licensed, that salary would increase. Working for the government pays a bit more, and private practice pays more again as long as you can manage the business end of things on your own (which is not for everyone). Hope this helps!
I am interested in social work as a undergraduate. Regarding getting into the post-graduate program I have questions. I know I have to get my masters first and then go to the graduate program. Once I get to the graduate program is there a specific route in terms of clinical that I have concentrate under, or do I have to choose a college that has a clinical route in it during the masters and then do the post 2 years graduate to get my lcsw? Thank you
Hello! I am going to try and answer as best I can, but keep in mind that this varies from state to state. A masters degree is a graduate degree, and once you complete it, you typically are an MSW. From here, you can decide to continue your education in a way that is more self designed and motivated. To accomplish this, you typically must register with your state's professional licensing board (In my state, this is the Florida Department of Health) as a registered intern. In my state, this changes your professional designation to Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, and you are required to meet with a state qualified supervisor for at least one hour every week, and report on a case load of approximately 10 face-to-face clinical, direct to client service hours each week until you complete 2,000 hours. You also have to pass a national board exam. Once these are completed, your professional designation changes to LCSW, or Licensed clinical social work intern. Additionally, you can remain in a school led academic program and earn a doctorate in social work, which would change your designation to DSW. I hope this helps!
It does thank you very much.
Is this a better career path then ABA masters?
Is your practice in Tampa? 😃☀️ seeing one for the first time ever, soon. Long, long, long overdo on my part.
Hi John and good for you! Entering therapy is hard work but is also so rewarding. I am not in Tampa (I practice in Palm Beach County), so I am afraid I can't be much help personally, but in your search for a therapist, keep in mind that the single biggest indicator for a positive outcome is how well you connect with the clinician you work with. So if you feel uncomfortable with someone or like you can't really open up to them, it just means that its not a good fit and it's in your best interest to find someone else to work with. Best of luck to you!
Is the requirements in Florida similar or the same as New York?
Blessed jj There are some differences, in that Florida has a few requirements that New York does not. For example, Florida currently requires 24 hours of clinical coursework forcused on human behavior and clinical practice, with at least one 3-hour minimum course being psychopathology. It is my understanding that currently New York requires 12 hours and not 24, and does not require psychopathology. In Florida, in addition to experience gained during graduate internships, 2 years of post graduate study must be completed with at least 100 hours of direct supervision (1 hour for every 15 hours of direct client psychotherapy for 1,500 total hours). I am not sure what the requirements are in New York in regards to this. Lastly, Florida requires additional courses outside of graduate study; an 8 hour course on laws and rules and a 2 hour course on prevention of medical errors, and courses on HIV/Aids and Intimpate Partner Violence must be completed within 6 months of licensure if not completed beforehand. You can find the full Florida requirements here: www.socialworklicensure.org/state/social-work-licensure-florida.html#context/api/listings/prefilter good luck!
Jessica S. Campbell, LCSW Oh wow...ok Kool. Thank u get much!
I have a question does your master in social work has to be in mental health and abuse?
I'm not entirely sure I understand what you are asking, I'm afraid. The experience I saw was that where I completed my undergraduate work there were essentially two tracks; a micro or macro point of view that indicated either an interest in mental health or community work. In the school where I completed my masters degrees, the program was a purely clinical and focused on mental health care. Hope that helps (and sorry for the delay in responding - I never saw an email notification for your question).
i'm currently at FAU going for social work.
I completed my undergrad degree at FAU - best of luck to you Rodney!
I've know for a long time that counseling was the career I wanted to do. I then realized as an LCSW I could be a counselor while also having a very broad degree. My question is while in college to get your MA in social work do you get any training on being a counselor? I don't feel as though doing an ma in counseling is right for me since again I want to become an LCSW and I need my master's in social work for that. My worry is that I won't get the correct studies/classes/knowledge from a social work degree versus a counseling degree in order to be a good counselor. Any advice?
That's an excellent question! My suggestion would be to really look at the various programs available to you and see which one has the most clinical focus. Many programs will denote themselves as "community", "clinical" or "combined" programs. Community programs are going to focus on macro/meso issues - while a graduate from those programs can legally provide therapy, and will have the theoretical framework to do so, a community program is typically most often focused on administrative roles and outreach roles in community agencies. A clinically focused program will provide less administrative framework and delve much deeper into various modalities of micro practice - meaning individuals, couples and families. Much of social work education on the undergraduate level is focused around systems theory - a good graduate program will allow you to explore several other modalities including an increasing interest in psychodynamics. Combined programs try to give you a bit of both - I would simply suggest that you really take a look at the actual coursework available.
I hope this helps!
Which masters degree did you complete?
I completed a masters degree in social work at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.
@@jessicacampbell5767 Was the proramme tough?
It seems Counseling, Social Work, Pyschotherapy... it's all the same thing. You have a private practice with any of them.
T F it is not the same counselors can not do what social workers do.
New subbie here! Awesome informative video! I practice social work in the mental health field and I also do classroom therapy and social work content videos. Would love to connect!
How's the pay?-cali
Nāmaka Lis Like all careers, the pay is based on several parameters. Social Work is unique in that there are so many fields you can work in. There are social workers embedded in police forces, in drug rehab facilities, outpatient medical facilities, hospitals, schools, consulting groups, the VA, communities counseling centers, and in private practice - and that's just off the top of my head.I'm sure there are many more places you can find social workers, doing counseling, case management, community outreach, political activism, advocacy work and so on. Because this is such a wide range of activity, the salary ranges are just as wide. But, I would say that in today's economy, a new grad in a community counseling facility should expect an income of 30-40K to start, depending on their area, practicum experience, and market saturation. Once you complete the 2 year post grad study and become licensed, that salary would increase. Working for the government pays a bit more, and private practice pays more again as long as you can manage the business end of things on your own (which is not for everyone). Hope this helps!
California is actually the most difficult state in which to become licensed.
Why is that?
LCSW's sure look like they deal with rejection very well.
please don't work for the state please..u will either quit or u will lose your humanity..morality and decency.
Psychotherapy is just all talk and waste of time