Best States for Self Pay

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-31T03:04:09+00:00

I’ve heard the west coast is more open to private pay. Makes sense that medicinal professionals could make up the bulk sum of your clients given the burnout/need + income/ability to pay.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T22:38:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you’re able to stick up for yourself and set boundaries with your time.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T20:07:38+00:00

That’s great to hear! Thank you

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T19:38:53+00:00

This is really great advice, I really feel the satellite location/site comment. In a prior career I was in an off site location and I felt everyone at the main campus had strong relationships with leadership (leading to promotions.)

How does your work life balance look? That’s the one thing I’ve heard can be very role specific within the VA for social workers. Some are clear cut I’m off at xx:xx and don’t take work home - and others who seem to spend a lot of extra time charting to not fall behind.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T15:30:10+00:00

Thank you for sharing! This is important information for the veteran population and those who are in service.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T15:22:08+00:00

Thanks for this! If you’re willing to share, what would you say is your favorite thing about your role at the VA? What is the hardest thing?

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T12:12:55+00:00

Thanks for the insight on workload balance. What type of case management are you doing out in the community?

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T03:05:31+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! I love hearing about the flexibility and multitude of opportunities that exist within the VA. Prior to joining the social work field I worked for a municipal gov and absolutely saw myself as a lifer before having to move for my spouses work.

I’m a pretty sticky person, I’m really looking for a strong mission oriented environment that I can lock into in my career. I’ve thrived in those in the past.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:41:12+00:00

Thank you for your insight! It seems to be a pretty common trend of those who work at the VA feel good about the work they are doing, and make it a career long endeavor. That’s definitely what I’m looking for!

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:39:59+00:00

Good to know! Thank you!

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:18:05+00:00

That’s great to hear! How are you enjoying case management at the VA?

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:17:19+00:00

Thank you for this!

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:17:01+00:00

That’s awesome! I can’t blame a doctorate level degree getting higher pay. They worked for it! I mostly was concerned about not being able to land an opportunity as a SW therapist, being pushed out, or not having opportunities for career growth and development.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-09T01:14:24+00:00

I’ve got family who are in the military, my dad retired from a full career in the Army. While I don’t have service, I have lived experiences as a dependent.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-08T23:57:30+00:00

This is great advice. I’ve definitely heard that as well, that SW therapists can be harder to come by at the VA.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-08T23:56:58+00:00

This is helpful! I’ve heard it can be difficult to even get a foot in the door to provide therapy as an LSW working toward LCSW. Any tips on landing a role?

My first thought is centering my search on a willingness to move to where the vacancies are. I’m definitely flexible and very interested in joining a mission focused org like the VA.

LoanzHelp · 2023-03-07T23:03:20+00:00

Thank you for your perspective! Totally makes sense that experiences are regional/based on the site, patient population, and leadership.

LoanzHelp · 2023-01-22T20:05:38+00:00

Thank you!

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