I’ve lived in Chicagoland, San Francisco/Oakland and Jersey City. What do you think would feel most unique or surprising if I moved to Portland, OR next?
For prospective PhD applicants, what kind of research experience at lower levels of education is valuable? Is a thesis necessary?
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What do you think is the best west coast state to practice clinical social work in these turbulent times, and why? Is there anyone who has practiced both in CA and OR who can compare?
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For those of you who chose to do a thesis as part of your MSW, do you think it was worth it?
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What do you think is the best west coast state to practice clinical social work in these turbulent times, and why? Is there anyone who has practiced both in CA and OR who can compare?
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What kind of practicum setting do you think is better for someone who eventually hopes to be a LCSW in mental health private practice - Adult Correctional Mental Health through a state university, or school mental health through a public school district?
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How easy is it to land a school-based mental health practicum in your area?
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The news says a recession might start this summer, and there are lots of anecdotes about people being laid off. Are you seeing signs of that in your private practice already?
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How would you compare living in San Diego vs. Sacramento for two 40-somethings (currently) without kids who are liberal and like nature?
What are some schools in the Southeast, West Coast or Mountain States that excel at matching people into internships where they can gain neuropsych evaluation skills?
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Are you glad you did a PsyD over other degree types? Why or why not? Did you come out ahead financially?
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Is it hard to get into doing neuropsych assessments?
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How are the psychology, counseling, and social work departments at CSUS?
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For those who moved from the Bay Area to Sac, what do you like about it? What do you miss?
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How is access to psychotherapy in the Bay Area? Is it tough to find an open provider, or certain specialties? For those who work as therapists, what is the market like right now for those starting out? Any tips?
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Anyone work as a therapist in Portland? I'm curious if you have any predictions how the job market might change over the next couple of years?
"Does it really rain all the time? When will Mt. Hood erupt? Where can I get a decent beer in this town?" and other thought provoking queries.
As a childfree middle to upper-middle class couple aged 40 who is liberal, enjoys the outdoors, art, good food and creative events, would you recommend Oakland, CA or Portland, OR for a higher quality of life? Why?
Clinical Masters of Social Work... good and bad?
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How easy is it for associate clinical social workers in your area to find jobs in therapy private practice? Does the field seem oversaturated, or is it easy?
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Do you think the field will become oversaturated?
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Does it seem difficult to break into private practice following a MSW where you are?
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For those in private practice, have any of you found going to an "elite" school useful for branding/advertising purposes?
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Tips for incoming MSW behavioral health student?
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For PsyD applications, which type of experience would be best: MSW at high-ranking school with experience assisting in psychological research, or clinical MSW at a lower ranking school and a thesis and/or published paper overseen by social work faculty with the student as primary author?
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For telehealth and a specialty in neurodiversity, would there likely be more business opportunity in California or Oregon?
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