Social Workers & Therapists

What's something that's gone viral or become super popular in your field that you think is totally overrated? For me it's forgiveness, while I think it's a great quality and expression… more

Does anyone work In healthcare tech? As a clinical navigator or LCSW. What’s the work life balance like & does it feel stable compared to larger established companies?

What's one thing your boss or company could do to make your job easier? This is mostly for social workers, but anyone is welcome to chime in

If you've been through EMDR training I'd love to hear about your experience. Considering it myself but thought I'd ask if it's been effective with real clients first.

Does anyone personally work for, or know someone who works for Charlie Health? Thoughts on them? Do they pay well?

I have only ever worked in health care. Inpatient, hospice, now outpatient.
I didn’t think inpt was for me so I switched to hospice, it was a terrible experience I went back to inpt knowing it wasn’t for me.… more

Do you think you need to be spiritual or religious to heal? Do you need to believe in a higher power?

Why is finding a job so hard? I just graduated with my MSW. I’m in the processing of obtaining my clinical licensure. I just need a job man, and I want one that pays somewhat decently. I just left chi… more

How do you get yourself to relax outside of work? I'm supposed to be on vacation from today through next thursday, and all I can think about is my cases. I've read and reread everything at hom… more

Which client or patient in your career has made the biggest impact on you? I just had my last session with a client who taught me A LOT about my own perspective, even though she didn't intend to. … more

Welcome to our new members! I hope you find this bowl informative and helpful <3

Any social workers make a transition away from micro direct care clinical practice to something like Hr or operations in a health tech company? I recently worked for one and while there I helped out o… more

Hello, does anyone have insight into what it’s like working Behavioral Health Utilization Review at Cigna?

What would you miss about therapy if you decided to take your career in another direction? I'm considering going back to school for business, but I would miss directly feeling like I'm impacti… more

Started at a new company and ready for my 90 day review, which is overdue. LGSW certification. During this time the facility changed hands, and my title went from Director of social services to social… more

Have you ever worked with a superstitious patient/case? I'm working with a family this week who canceled our meeting friday because it's friday the 13th. The mom said she doesn't feel comf… more

Social Work/ Therapy as a Second Career
Hey beautiful people thank you for all your selfless work. Posting here again. I’m 30 F NYC partnered want kids, partner and I both have no family money and help our p… more

I dont know if social work is for me and I am looking to get out of direct service.

What would be some career options to consider?

Any that you believe would be good to pursue with a social work backg… more

Is anyone on the cusp of leaving the social work profession? If so, how is your transition and where are you going? I am working on a career transition out of social work and would like some feedback … more

What is the PTO like where you work? Unlimited? Set weeks per year?

I know it would be hard for most of us to admit to this, but do you ever feel like you're doing more harm than good?

I'm feeling really down. Going through a rough break up and I feel like none of the skills I tell my clients are working for me. I'm spending too much time in bed wallowing, and I have no appe… more

In terms of traditional policing, where do you think social work could improve the way things are done? Especially when it comes to communities that have historically had negative experiences with pol… more

Hello. Does anyone have any insight to what it’s like being a prison social worker? I received an contingent offer and want to know more about the day to day.

I have a BSW in Virginia, 6 years CPS/foster care prevention case management experience, and I prefer mezzo work where I do direct service only about half the time. I like a combo of independence/coll… more

MFT's post made me wonder, how many therapists or other carers in this bowl can accept medicare or other low income health insurance plans? If you can't, why not?

Hello everyone! I just wanted to come on here post my excitement about the passage of the Access to Mental Health Act. MFTs will now be able to offer services to Medicare clients and receive reimburse… more

Well I was supposed to go and see family this Christmas but I'm separated from family in the PNW and the midwest by the snow and ice storms. What are some great holiday movies or shows you're … more

Do you feel like you're making a difference? I found out a former case of mine died on the streets this week during a snowstorm. Days like today it feels like there is no point to anything that I … more

What sort of self care rituals do you suggest to patients or clients who struggle with debilitating depression during the colder months of the year? I feel like I'm walking around under a deep fog… more

Is it normal to feel numb around the holidays? I'm tired, dealing with seasonal affective disorder and a really tough caseload right now. Not in the holiday spirit at all and honestly don't ev… more

How much time off do you get for the holidays? I have 1 week off. Social workers or therapists at hospitals or treatment centers especially.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable treating a patient? I don't feel unsafe, and the patient isn't making me uncomfortable physically or anything, I am just seriously disturbed by the discussions… more

How have you dealt with/recovered from burnout and feelings of numbness while working as a therapist?

Have you felt that working at places that state “they are a family” are toxic?

Do you believe in manifestation? Or in some celestial being watching over us and granting us our prayers? I feel like a lot of people who go into social work believe in a higher power. Is it bad that … more