[humanser] prelicensed social work jobs

[JD Townsend]

Hello:


Welcome to the list.  We have an intersting group of professionals and 
students here, but we don't use this list overly much, so I'm especially 
glad for your introduction and questions.

I'm a social worker with over 30 years in the field.  I currently work in 
mental health as a psychotherapist in a hospital based practice and in 
private practice.  I also supervise both student interns and master-level 
employees for licensure.  In Florida and in most US states registered 
interns or pre-licensed individuals work in agencies such as community 
mental health centers (CMHC).  Agencies like to hire new folks as they are 
cheaper and are more easily brought into the assembly line that most such 
agencies have become;  however, it is great experience.  If psychotherapy is 
your goal, I would strongly suggest looking towards these positions.

My first full-time social work position was in preventive services.  I 
worked with families who were at risk of having their children placed into 
foster care.  Half my visits were with families in the office, the other 
half were at their homes.  This was in Brooklyn, New York, and I traveled by 
bus and subway all over the county.  In a city with good public 
transportation this is possible if you have good mobility skills.I don't 
know how transportation is in the Bay Area, but I bet it isn't as good as in 
New York City.

I suggest that you apply for everything that sounds at all interesting.  In 
my career I have worked in nursing homes and clinics, with children and 
seniors, with chronic mental illness, substance abuse, and with the 
homeless.  It is all good.

Best of luck.



JD Townsend LCSW
Helping the light dependent to see.
Daytona Beach, Earth, Sol System