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Has anyone had experience working for Molina Health Care?

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works at TODOS Therapy
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Hi there. I'm a LMFT in private practice who would like to start offering coaching services. I'm seeing a trend lately about financial trauma and recovering from burnout due to a toxic work environment. I… more

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I’m a 36yo f in tech research. Although I make decent money, it’s time for me to make the switch to something that is a bit more meaningful. I wouldn’t say I have a calling to be a therapist but I do … more

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Since we're headed towards cold weather and the holiday season, let's talk about how we can take care of ourselves during the fall/winter and beyond. For example, I'm buying a sun lamp be… more

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Hi everyone! New here. I am wondering if there are any SW case managers for health insurances (Healthfirst, Elevance Health, Emblem Health etc…) in this group? What is the salary range for remote posi… more

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a Social Worker
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This breaks my heart. RIP to Jacqueline Pokuaa, a social worker who died over the weekend protecting a woman and her newborn baby from a gunman. She laid down her life to protect these folks to the very end. Sending prayers to her family. 💔

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How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least … more

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works at Snap Inc.
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Hey all! Thank you for the beautiful work that you do! I’m looking for some advice.
Im 30, F, live in NYC, work in tech making 150K and my partner makes 200K. We have no current loans but also no financial help fr… more

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Hi All! I am looking to gain more consulting clients who are in the mental health field and wanting to build programs, courses, workshops, and more for their businesses or organizations they serve! I … more

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a Social Worker
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Hospice Social Worker here in Portland OR.. I took my current position in May at $38 an hour. It's the highest they said they could pay me knowing it's way less than other agencies in our area… more

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I'm sure we've all seen this before but it still makes me laugh. If anyone has any silly memes or stories I could really use them today.

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I wish people would think clearly and hard about having children beforehand. Working as a school counselor and a youth therapist, so much trauma starts early simply because parents don't know any … more

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Melinda Loparo
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Any other Social Workers here working at a major Hospital (Mayo, John Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, etc)?

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Any book recommendations for a new behavioral health consultant at a clinic? I have been working as a school counselor for the last 3 years but will be transitioning to this new setting as I recently … more

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a Therapist Intern
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So embarrassed. I literally had one job to do today which was to schedule a client and give and take her paperwork when she came in. Totally called her by the wrong name today AND gave her the wrong p… more

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a Social Worker
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What do you think a social worker with 8 years of experience should be making in Santa Barbara, CA? I make like 50k a year and I feel like I could potentially be making more if I leave my current job.… more

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On days like today I wish I worked in a career with a lot less grief involved. Outcome is not always going to be what we want and I understand that but seeing it all the time has not really gotten eas… more

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Have you ever dealt with a colleague that believes in extremely (in my opinion) outdated or even just false claims and treats them as scientific facts? I work with several older men but one of them pr… more

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Does anyone practice exposure therapy? I've been thinking about getting certified and am wondering what the process is like. Thanks for any tips or info!

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Has anyone had to do diversity training at their job this year? I find it kind of unnecessary honestly because we have like 4 women and everyone is white. Spend that money trying to recruit some diver… more

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Hi all, wondering what an appropriate pay would be for a school social worker leave replacement on Long Island. The position would be about 5-6 months long.

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works at EightyNine Non-Profit Consulting
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Hi everyone!
I am looking into doing a Masters in Social work I have already have a social science background and have worked as an international development professional but I’m considering getting in… more

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Does anyone have a case they never really felt good about even after it ended? There are a few where I know I did my job correctly and to the letter, but the outcome has never satisfied me or it didn&… more

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a Therapist
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What do you guys think about apps like BetterHelp and Talkspace? I understand they might have real therapists working on their content, but a lot of the marketing I see is so vague and broad that it f… more

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a Mental Health Technician
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Therapists and MHT/BHT's in this bowl, anyone feel like your leadership does not understand anything about how the job works? Or how much effort goes into it? There's next to no compassion for… more

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Hi Helpers! I recently obtained my LPC /awaiting LCADC in New Jersey and was wondering if anyone else has fair compensation standards for the state? My salary seems a bit low based on cost of living h… more

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Hi everyone !
I am seeking some guidance. I am a new medical social worker working in our hospital as the hospitals first social worker. So In addition to it being my first social work position in a h… more

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Trying not to lose my cool on this one. Wondering what anyone else thinks. What and who would take our place? Included a quote and the article link.
"Even as social workers offer help or support,… more

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a Therapist
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Dealing with this is frustrating me so I need advice! I have a patient who is consistently either late to every appointment or completely forgets to show up. Often times she'll call hours later ap… more

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Hi fellow mental health professionals, I am curious to see if you guys think my salary is fair. My position is primary clinician/therapist. I work at an inpatient rehab. I am making $27 an hour $56,16… more

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How many of you are managing a caseload of 25+ people on a weekly basis? What strategies do you use to make this longterm sustainable?

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I am sick and tired of mental health professionals getting overworked and underpaid. No other profession I am sure is this horrible!!!

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a Social Worker
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Did you ever have any issues with your family questioning what you do and saying it wasn't a "real job" ? They think being a social worker is fluffy and I should have just become an &quo… more

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a Therapist
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ABA technician in Michigan wondering what the average hourly rate is for other behavior therapists?

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a Social Worker
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Has anyone here written a book or pursued other avenues of translating their skills and experience into income? Maybe an online course?

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New here. MSW, certified in KY. Born in Tennessee. Raised in KY. Lived in CO for 6 glorious years then back to KY. The core of my social work worldview tells me to relocate to Illinois to be closer to… more

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a Social Worker
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Any recommendations on a good side hustle or part time job? Trying to buy a house (yes I know the economy sucks right now) and it’s been tough saving with a SW salary.

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a Social Worker
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I'm currently making 45k with 10 yoe in a MCOL city. I took this job just to tide me over during the pandemic. I really need to change my situation, but I'm wondering what a reasonable salary … more

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a Social Worker
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I’m not happy doing therapy and want to transition into medical field full time as a social worker.

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