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How do a clinical social worker and a mental health counselor differ?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Amount of education: A clinical social worker has more education and clinical training than a mental health counselor. Typically a counselor has a ba in psychology or social work, while a clinical social worker usiually has a masters in social work and can get licensed to practice as a therapist (& accept insurance).

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Answered 10/15/2017

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