Social Workers Directory
National Social Worker directory
Find a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) for psychotherapy, case management and systems navigation.
About social workers
Clinical social workers provide psychotherapy and care coordination across mental health, medical, child welfare, aging and substance use settings. Their training emphasizes the person-in-environment perspective.
Macro-level social workers focus on policy, community organizing, program development and administration rather than direct clinical practice.
Social Workers credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice in the United States.
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program; some clinical practice requires BSW + MSW pathway.
LCSW licensure requires ~3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice post-MSW (state varies).
Pass the ASWB Clinical exam for LCSW; Master's exam for LMSW.
Active state license — LCSW (clinical, independent practice) or LMSW (master's-level, supervised practice).
Common practice settings
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Browse Behavior Analysts →Social Workers — questions, answered
What's the difference between LCSW and LMSW?+
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practices independently and provides psychotherapy. LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) practices under supervision and often works in case management or macro roles.
Do social workers do therapy?+
Yes — LCSWs provide psychotherapy. They are the largest single group of mental health providers in the United States.
What does a medical social worker do?+
Medical social workers in hospitals, clinics and home health help patients and families with discharge planning, insurance navigation, advance care planning, financial assistance and behavioral health support.
Are social workers covered by insurance?+
LCSWs are recognized providers by Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance for outpatient mental health services.
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