Question by Giovanna R: what’s the difference between CSW and PHD?
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Answer by Jessica
I’m assuming CSW = Clinical Social Worker, and that PHD is referring to psychiatrists, as they are the only ones in the mental health industry that are required to have medical degrees. A psychologist is seperate from a CSW and a psychiatrist. And there is a fourth category known as a psychotherapist.

“Clinical social workers provide mental health services for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, families, and groups. Their goal is to enhance and maintain their patients’ physical, psychological, and social function.

Clinical social workers must have a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, with an emphasis on clinical experience. They must undergo a supervised clinical field internship and have at least 2 years of postgraduate supervised clinical social work employment. Clinical social workers are approved providers in most insurance and managed care plans, and practice in the following settings: private practice, Medical facilities (e.g., hospitals), Mental health clinics, Child welfare agencies, Schools, Community organizations, and Places of employment.

Clinical social workers may be licensed by the state in which they practice. Requirements are prescribed by state law and include education, supervision, experience, and a written examination.”

“A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders, such as: Anxiety, Depression, developmental disabilities, Psychosis, Substance abuse, and sexual dysfunction.

Psychiatrists are trained in the medical, psychological, and social components of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, practice psychotherapy, and help patients and their families cope with stress and crises. Psychiatrists often consult with primary care physicians and psychotherapists, such as psychologists and social workers. To obtain board certification, psychiatrists must fulfill educational, practice, and examination requirements.

A psychiatrist must have an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy (or international equivalent) and must complete at least 4 years of accredited residency training, including a minimum of 3 years in psychiatry. Subspecialty board certification requires additional training. Board-certifiable subspecialties include child and adolescent psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.

A psychiatrist seeking board certification must have an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States and must maintain a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Psychiatrists must pass a daylong written examination that covers the basic sciences, the clinical science of psychiatry, and psychiatric subspecialties. They must also pass an oral examination that assesses clinical skills through the observation of an actual patient history and examination. Psychiatrists must be recertified every 10 years.”

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