The Clinical Social Worker - LCSW counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems. Provides clinical social work services to patients and their families. Being a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW requires a master's degree of social work (MSW). Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes. In addition, Clinical Social Worker - LCSW typically reports to the head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice clinical social work. Clinical Social Worker - LCSW's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)