Careers in Social Work & Counseling “I love what I do because I’m helping people. I’ve always been a caretaker and I get personal satisfaction from the.

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Careers in Social Work & Counseling “I love what I do because I’m helping people. I’ve always been a caretaker and I get personal satisfaction from the feeling that I’ve helped someone. My job truly has meaning.” -Ilona Roth-Cohn, Masters in Social Work, Director of Community Outreach, Forum Health

I am Interested in a Career in Social Work Careers in Social Work: z Long Term Care & Residential Services (Nursing Home, Rehab., MR/DD) z Mental Health Services (Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization) z Medical Social Work (Inpatient, Outpatient, Home Health) z Hospice (End of Life Care/Grief Management) z Corrections (Juvenile or Adult Justice System) z Case Management z Community Services (Adult/Child Protective Services, Passport, Community Mental Health)

Educational Requirements for Careers in Social Work zBachelor’s in Social Work (BSW) yThe State of Ohio requires that individuals working as Social Workers must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and carry a license to practice Social Work (LSW). There are many careers available to those having a Bachelor’s in Social Work. zMaster’s in Social Work (MSW) yAn individual carrying a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) has more opportunities in clinical and administrative settings. Many health care organizations prefer to hire someone with a MSW, because that individual is eligible to carry a specialized licensure, called LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker). This special license allows the individual to diagnose a patient and also has advantages with insurance reimbursement, making the LISW more financially viable to a health care organization.prefer

Social Workers Find Better Pay in Youngstown & WarrenWarren z According to the Occupational Access System, the Youngstown-Warren region pays Clinical Social Workers significantly higher than the national average.Youngstown Youngstown & Warren - $18.85 Nationally - $15.88Warren ClinicalClinical Social Workers Average Hourly Wage

I am Interested in a Career in Counseling Careers in Counseling: z Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling z Substance Abuse z Marriage z Educational z Mental Health z Vocational Evaluation

Educational Requirements for Careers in Counseling zMany different counseling professions may require specific credentials, in addition to a college degree. It is important to investigate whether there is additional certification needed in the profession that you pursue. yFor instance, in order to work in many healthcare settings, a Master’s Degree in Counseling must also have the following credentials- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). yTo work as a Vocational Evaluator, one may need to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Rehab Counseling, Community Counseling, or Vocational Evaluation, but may carry a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certificate.

I am Interested in a Career Working as a Psychologist Careers as a Psychologist: (Educational Requirement- Ph.D.) zDiagnostic Testing and Evaluation zConsultant zAdministrator in a Healthcare Setting zCounseling Although there aren’t many career opportunities locally for Psychologists, those individuals attracted to the field are typically interested in research, performing testing, or are high achievers with their sights set on a healthcare administrative position.

Want More Information? z For further information on specific job responsibilities and the personality types drawn to these professions, please see the “A Day In The Life Of…” that is included with this presentation. z Also, please refer to the Social Work/Counseling Career Pathway for information on pay scales, growth, and educational opportunities in Northeast Ohio.