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198. Is the Social Work Interstate Compact Hurting the Profession?

Feb 10, 202525 minSeason 11Ep. 198
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Episode description

The Social Work Interstate Compact is being promoted as a solution to licensure mobility, but is it right for YOU?

In this episode of Social Worker’s Rise!, we take a critical look at the compact and discuss its potential downsides. From concerns about ethical liability and accessibility to its impact on professional standards, we break down what social workers need to know before supporting this initiative.


In This Episode, We Discuss:

✔️ What the Social Work Interstate Compact is and how it works

✔️ The biggest concerns and challenges social workers may face


About our guest:

Lequita Brooks, LCSW, MSW is the Owner of The Social Work Incubator®️ and Author of the Social Work Career Mapping©️ curriculum. She uses her voice and love for writing editorials, blog posts, and social media content to bring awareness to social work licensing standards, career mapping for social work students, and income diversification for therapists. Lequita’s mantra is you can make money and make a difference.


Links from the show:

⁠The Social Work Incubator®️⁠

⁠LinkedIn⁠

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