Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a social worker licensed to provide clinical assessment and behavioral-health services within state scope-of-practice rules.
Definition
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a social worker licensed to provide clinical assessment and behavioral-health services within state scope-of-practice rules.
Why it matters
An LCSW credential is distinct from an MSW degree, and permitted services vary by jurisdiction and payer.
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