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Fun Facts about Ms. Mayer
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Multiple Choice
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How many years of education do you need to be an LCSW?
It can depend based on what level of social worker careers you would like to be at. The person I interviewed had her masters which takes around two to three years to get after four years of undergrad to get your BSW (Bachelor's Degree in Social Work). For more information please visit the following: http://www.socialworkdegree.net/how-to-become-a-licensed-social-worker/
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What is the difference between a psychologist and a LCSW?
The amount of education and training Clinical psychologists require a doctoral degree while LCSW require a master's For more information on psychologist's training please go to this site: http://education-portal.com/articles/Psychologist_Educational_Requirements.html
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How many years has Ms. Mayer been practicing?
About 25 years (crazy, right?)
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T/F: There are 10 types of psychologists.
False, there are actually nine. Psychologists can choose from any of the following branches: clinical, health, neuropsychologists, counseling, developmental, forensic, industrial-organizational, school, and social.
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What is expected to be the overall employment growth in the psychologist field from 2010-2020? A. 13% B. 17% C. 22% D. 34% E. 47%
C- 22% is expected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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How many different licenses are there within social work?
Three- Each level requires more experience and education then the last, and they are as follows: initial license, master's license, and clinical license. The person I interviewed had her clinical license meaning she had both her graduate degree and years of experience.
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What is expected to be the largest growing branch in the psychologist field?
It is expected that the industrial-organizational branch will grow 53% from 2012-2022!
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What, in Ms. Mayer's opinion, is the biggest barrier is to a patient’s mental wellness?
The support system is not changing (dysfunction)
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T/F: LCSW's work with teachers, parents, and school administrators to develop plans and strategies to help the child succeed.
False, this is actually the job of school social workers. For more information on the types of social workers and their roles/duties please click this link: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm#tab-2
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Which state has the most psychologists? A. Texas B. California C. Illinois D. Pennsylvania E. New York
B- California (with 17,970 psychologists!)
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Can licensed clinical social worker's prescribe medication?
No, currently LCSW's cannot prescribe or dispense medication
300
We know clinical psychologists can assess and diagnose patients like LCSW's. Can they also treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders?
Yes, they can due to their extensive training and ability to prescribe medication.
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How long did it take Ms. Mayer to get her master's?
3 years
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T/F: Psychologists research and refer clients to community resources (i.e. health care).
False, that is actually what LCSW's do. Psychologists are more about observation then action. They research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns and then use their analysis, with DEPC (from Chapter 1- Description, Explanation, Prediction, Control), to understand and control the situation.
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What percentage of psychologists are self-employed? A. 13% B. 17% C. 22% D. 26% E. 33%
E. 33%- Nearly 1/3 of all psychologists are self-employed
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For billing, what is the "sliding scale" fee?
A sliding scale basis the billing for each patient based on his or her's resources and income.
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What are some typical workplaces for clinical psychologists?
Normally they work in clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and community and mental health centers much like LCSW's.
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What is the most common diagnoses that Ms. Mayer treats?
Anxiety and depression
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T/F: Psychologists are similar to LCSW's.
True, psychologists and social workers study cognitive, emotional, and human behavior. Their level of training and education are what differs.
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What does LCSW stand for? A. List of Cool Stuff on the Web B. Licensure of Clinical Social Work C. Library Council of Southeastern Wisconsin D. Licensed Clinical Social Worker E. License of Clinical Social Work
D. Licensed Clinical Social Work
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What is a LCSW's salary? How does it compare to that of a psychiatrist?
Generally, their salary ranges from $30,000-$70,000. A psychiatrist undergoes more extensive training and education, thus usually making about double that of a LCSW (around $160,000).
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What is a psychologist's salary?
Interestingly enough, their salary caps around $70,000, much like that of a LCSW!
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Where (in order) has Ms. Mayer worked?
The Children's Place, Ozanam, Private insurance company, Johnson County Mental Health, and finally Saint Luke's South
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T/F: Social workers diagnose mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.
True, clinical social workers can diagnose these issues, but only clinical psychologists can treat these issues. Social workers help people cope with problems in everyday life.
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Which state is the top paying for LCSW's? A. Idaho B. South Dakota C. Maryland D. Rhode Island E. Nevada
D- Rhode Island their annual wage is $70,860 for LCSW's