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Bill allowing social workers to diagnose mental illness moves forward, heads to governor's desk

Some social workers could soon take on a bigger role in fighting what is being called a mental health crisis as a bill passed through the Alabama Legislature allows them to diagnose mental illness. ....

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Senate committee approves temporarily waiving national exam for non-clinical social workers

The bills will now head to the Senate floor for a second reading. One of the bills met opposition from some large organizations at a hearing March 10. ....

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Senate committee approves temporarily waiving national exam for non-clinical social workers

The bills will now head to the Senate floor for a second reading. One of the bills met opposition from some large organizations at a hearing March 10. ....

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Standardized exams keep Black social workers out, activists say. These Marylanders want to change that.

Nationally and in Maryland, white test takers pass standardized social work licensing exams at much higher rates than candidates of color, especially Black and Latino candidates. Advocates want to see the exams eliminated, arguing the exams are biased and doing harm to the community. ....

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New Mexico Has Severe Social Worker Shortage

Advocates say New Mexico is dire need of hiring and retaining more certified social workers. ....

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