Of Interest

Illinois LSWs No Longer Require ASWB Exam

Under new changes, Illinois Licensed Social Workers (LSW) no longer require a licensing exam, new applicants are no longer required to complete ASWB's Masters exam prior to licensure and LSW licenses will be issued to those having applied to IDFPR with all other requirements met. Read more about this update and see FAQs here. 

Social Worker Licensure Compact

As of July 14, 2022 draft legislation for the Social Worker Licensure Compact has become available. To view, please click here. 

The Lifeline and 988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. 

Learn more about this resource here. 

Is Social Media Affecting Our Mental Health?

 

This article discusses the possible link between social media and poor mental health, along with a fear of being without our cell phones. In many cases, social media is leading to negative comparisons and slowly replacing the need for social interactions. 

 

Searching For Jobs Outside the Traditional Social Work Setting

Our founder, Joan Upshaw, was a strong believer that social workers could bring value to any position or organization. All of us at Social Work p.r.n. support that belief. This insightful article from USC's online Doctor of Social Work program details the challenges and benefits of moving from the nonprofit world into a corporate setting.

Social Work p.r.n. Offers Group Supervision

Do you want to become licensed as an LCSW (or LSW if you hold your BSW) and don’t know where to get the necessary supervision?

Do you currently receive supervision at your place of employment and this supervision does not fulfill the licensing requirements?

Do you want to jump start your career by becoming licensed?

We can help.  Social Work p.r.n. offers group supervision on Wednesday evenings here in our office in Oak Park.  Our group clinical supervision meets the requirements of the Illinois Departments of Professional Regulation for persons seeking licensure as Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and if you have a BSW, as Social Workers (LSW). The fee is $42 per session.  For additional information please call 708-383-2251.