Some have called the social worker licensing exam racist because of the racial disparities seen in first-time pass rates. White test takers are far more likely to pass the licensing exam than people ...

When Emanuel Wilkerson sat for the exam to become a licensed master social worker, he had nine job offers lined up. All he had to do was pass. Starting in May, Wilkerson, 24, took the exam three times ...

Social workers are essentially the Swiss Army knives of mental health professionals. After receiving their master’s degree in social work, graduates can work in prisons, schools, non-profits, ...

From child welfare to housing security to substance use, social workers are at the forefront of serving our communities’ most vulnerable residents. Michiganians deserve social workers who are not only ...

In its July 21 editorial, “Tragedies highlight caregiver shortages,” the Globe states that we must increase access to caregivers in Massachusetts, a sentiment we can all agree with. However, one ...

A recent report shows that white test takers are far more likely to pass the social work licensing exam than people of color or older test takers. The Association of Social Work Boards faces calls to ...

A Maryland Senate committee voted Friday to pass legislation that would temporarily waive the national exam requirement for nonclinical social workers under certain circumstances. The bills were ...

Re “Removing LCSW exam rule would do a disservice to clients” (July 8): I only wish Jonathan Rotenberg had spoken with the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers before ...

When Gov. Kathy Hochul gave her 2024 State of the State address, she appropriately focused on the many social crises experienced by New Yorkers, including domestic violence, mental and maternal health ...