A Day In The Life of An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in Private Practice

As an experienced social worker, I have had many different roles over the course of my career, and some aspects I enjoyed more than others! Over the past few years I have specialised into therapeutic work, and when I realised that Private Practice was an option for Social Workers like me, I made the jump and have not looked back.

Moving into Private Practice has given me so much flexibility, and opportunities to do a range of different things I enjoy. I deliver training, run reflective sessions with professional teams, do case consultations, and provide direct clinical therapy with individuals and families. Every day looks a bit different, but I choose the hours that suit me, and have school holidays off.

At the Therapy Hub I have access to great supervision, where I can discuss tricky cases and develop my practice skills further. I am also able to connect with a team of like-minded professionals who are all doing what they love. This keeps me connected and challenged in my work, which helps to maintain a sense of enthusiasm and purpose.

If you are interested in joining The Therapy Hub team, take a look at our available positions or express your interest on our Join Our Team page.

Written by Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Kathryn Eberly, To learn more about Kathryn read her bio here.

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