what does the r mean in lcsw r?
<answer> The R in LCSW means a licensed Clinical Social Worker has had a minimum of 6 years of postgraduate professional supervision, and has met strict credentialing guidelines. <context> In New York State, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW) is a person who has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and has passed the state’s licensure exam. The “R” designation is only awarded after a licensed Clinical Social Worker has had a minimum of 6 years of postgraduate professional supervision, and has met strict credentialing guidelines. The “R” designation allows for third party insurance reimbursement. Prior to September 1, 2004 the license, Certified Social Worker (CSW) was issued by New York State, the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW) license replaces it.