LCSW
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
State license for social workers who provide clinical services such as psychotherapy, diagnosis of mental health conditions and crisis intervention. Requirements include an MSW, supervised clinical experience and the ASWB Clinical exam.
Example: Therapy sessions with Jordan Ames, LCSW, weekly for anxiety.
Usage notes
Supervised experience is typically about two years or 3,000 hours, varying by state. Titles differ by state, such as LICSW or LCSW-C. LCSWs make up a large share of US mental health therapists and can bill Medicare for psychotherapy.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.