The Social Work to Wealth Podcast is a social work podcast created to challenge the narrative that social workers shouldn’t care about money. Hosted by Taylor and Faith, two licensed clinical social workers, this podcast for social workers shares practical tips on managing finances, navigating career growth, and achieving financial wellness, because you deserve more than just getting by.
CE Info: This episode is approved for 1 CE credit through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE Program (#2807). To receive CE credit, you must pay, register, and complete the required post-test and evaluation. Listening alone does not guarantee credit. It is your responsibility to verify that this course meets your licensing board's requirements. Click here to purchase the course! Patrick Taylor, LCSW, joins us to talk about something he has studied and calls the "micro pipeline in social work". He states it's the way our profession funnels people toward clinical, client-centered work while macro practice gets treated as an afterthought. Patrick coined the term as part of his doctoral research at USC and walks us through how education, licensure, and the job market all reinforce this pattern. We chat about: What the "micro pipeline in social work" is and why Patrick Taylor coined the term to describe it How Patrick's own path from military service to clinical social work to a DSW program shaped his research on the micro-macro divide Why calling macro work "non-traditional" reinforces the exact problem it's naming What Patrick's national survey revealed about how many social workers want macro work versus how many can actually find it How licensure and practicum supervision requirements quietly steer social workers toward clinical practice for years before they ever explore macro options Why Patrick believes social work has a complicated relationship with power Resources mentioned: Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn Check out the expanded show notes for resources mentioned Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth CE Updates — CE only updates Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
Welcome to our Salary Series , where we bring social workers on to specifically give us all the tea about their income. Salary transparency matters because it gives us real data to advocate for ourselves and each other. In this episode, I talked with Lillie, a school social worker in Florida. Lillie shares her path into school social work, which started with a few years working as an investigator on death row cases before she went back for her MSW. We get into what her job actually looks like day to day, how she's negotiated her way from a $65,000 starting offer to $75,000 today, and the mindset shift that's helped her ask for more. I also pull from our salary database of over 1,500 social worker submissions to talk about what some school social workers are actually making by region, degree, and years of experience. Resources mentioned: Follow Lillie on Instagram 1,600+ Social Work Salary List Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
In this episode, I chat with Niteesa Brooks, MSW, a program manager who took her social work degree into health tech, pharmaceutical research, and financial technology. Niteesa graduated from Columbia University in 2018 and has spent her career building out programs and processes at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Niteesa gets specific about how she navigated the job search, how she networked her way into roles, and why she stopped marketing herself as a social worker and started marketing herself as someone who "solves problems". This is a great episode for those who are interested in practicing social work in a non-clinical setting, but are not sure how to get started down that path. We chat about: How Niteesa went from wanting to be a sports psychologist to working in health tech and pharmaceutical research What program management actually is and how social work skills translate directly into it Why she didn't market herself as a social worker on her resume and what she did instead How to use LinkedIn to find social workers working in non-clinical spaces and learn from their career paths What she witnessed while working inside pharmaceutical research Resources mentioned: 270+ Job Titles for Social Workers PDF Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
This is the third and final episode of the practical ways to pay off your debt series! Today we're getting into the actual payoff strategies, avalanche, snowball, and lasso, plus a student loan update that is time-sensitive if you're currently in SAVE forbearance. If you missed episodes one and two, go back and start there. I covered the debt, inventory, budgeting, emergency funds, and investing while in debt. Topics covered in this episode: Various debt payoff strategies Credit card points and when they're actually worth it Tracking your debt payoff progress Student loan updates Resources mentioned: Debt Reset Guide — A free guide to help you reset your relationship with debt and start fresh Student Loan Planner IBR Calculator — Free calculator to estimate your monthly payment Student Loan Planner Consult — Work one-on-one with a certified student loan professional, use my link to get $100 off Employer Certification Form — studentaid.gov — Submit this at least once a year to verify your qualifying employment for PSLF Thermometer Debt Tracker — A visual tracker to help you see and celebrate your debt payoff progress Work with Taylor — Book a one-on-one money consult with me! Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter Continuing Education Updates Only Newsletter Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
This is part two of the practical ways to pay off your debt series! If you missed episode 36, go back and listen first, that's where we did the debt inventory and laid the foundation for everything we're building on now. This episode covers three big topics: budgeting, emergency funds, and investing while in debt. Topics covered in this episode: What a budget actually is How to set realistic spending numbers using past statements Budgeting methods: 50/30/20, zero-based, pay yourself first, envelope system Emergency funds during debt payoff Should you invest while in debt? Balancing low-interest debt payoff with investing Resources mentioned: Debt Reset Guide — A free guide to help you reset your relationship with debt and start fresh Free Budgeting Google Sheet — Simple budgeting spreadsheet to track your income, expenses, and margin Monarch Money — A budgeting app that connects all your accounts in one place Lunch Money — A simple, flexible budgeting tool great for visual spenders Ally High Yield Savings — My go-to high yield savings account (HYSA) Work with Taylor — Book a one-on-one money consult with me! Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter Continuing Education Updates Only Newsletter Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
"Making this much money is against the code of ethics." "If you care about money, you should have been a psychologist or counselor, not a social worker. In this episode, we're addressing comments regarding our episode with Liz Rhea, a therapist in Georgia who made $224,000 in 2025. A few comments suggested that earning that kind of income is antithetical to social work ethics, that wanting financial stability makes you selfish, and that if money matters to you, maybe you shouldn't be a social worker at all. We have thoughts. 😅 We chat about: The comments that sparked this conversation What the NASW Code of Ethics actually says about income How the savior complex shows up financially in our profession Why struggling financially is not solidarity with our clients Why social workers policing each other's salaries is a form of self-oppression Why financial stability is important for us and the people we serve Resources mentioned: "The Obligation of White Women: Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in Social Work Education" Doin' the Work Podcast: White Supremacy Culture in Social Work Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth CE Updates — CE only updates Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW and financial therapist, joined the podcast to chat about her journey paying off $25k in debt, her career, and tips for social workers on navigating their careers. LaQueshia runs a group financial therapy practice in Connecticut, one of the only practices of its kind focused entirely on the intersection of emotions and money, and she co-authored Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment. We chat about: How LaQueshia went from $25K in credit card debt to running a financial therapy group practice The emotional and behavioral patterns around money she had to unlearn What financial therapy actually is and who it's for Why social workers don't need to have their niche figured out right away The limiting beliefs that keep social workers stuck What LaQueshia would tell her new grad school self Resources mentioned: Wealthy Social Worker swag 270+ Job Titles for Social Workers PDF Dear Therapist, You Deserve More: A Guide to Financial Freedom, Career Growth, and Personal Fulfillment Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
We are now officially offering continuing education credits through the podcast! We have been approved to offer CEs by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). We have been working toward this for a long time and are so excited to finally share it with you. In this episode, we chat about everything you need to know about how it works, who’s eligible, and what episodes are available today! Not every episode will be CE eligible, so keep an eye out for the [CE] bracket in the title. How it works: Listen to the podcast episode (always free, wherever you get your podcasts) Purchase the CE course on our learning platform Complete a short post-test and evaluation Download your certificate immediately Resources mentioned: Social Work to Wealth CE Updates — CE only updates Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox Submit your podcast episode idea! Book a 1:1 with Taylor! Connect with us! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
We had fun recording this one! Catching eachother up (and you) on life, career updates, and everything going on with Social Work to Wealth! We talk about what's been happening in Taylor's transition out of medical social work and into financial planning, including the job search, rejections, and an exciting new role in finance! Faith shares her feelings after being in private practice for two years and the ideas she's been thinking about to expand her income and impact. We also get into what's been growing with Social Work to Wealth. From Apple Podcast rankings to CE offerings (launching May 11th!) . It's been an exciting past few months for us at Social Work to Wealth! Thanks for supporting us on this journey 🤗 We chat about: Taylor's journey to transition into financial planning Faith's private practice update & ways she has been brainstorming how to expand her income What's been growing with Social Work to Wealth: download milestones, rankings, and panels The CE application Social Work to Wealth submitted to NBCC and ASWB (!!!) End with a money moment! Resources mentioned: Social Work to Wealth CE Updates — CE only updates Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inbox Job Search Resource Community — Monthly office hours, resume help, and job title resources Job Search Resource PDF — A 36-page PDF with 275+ real job titles used across different industries and niche resources. Follow Jakori | LMSW 📚 on TikTok Connect with us! Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
I am doing my first solo episode! (Me, Taylor). This is the first *mini* episode of many that I will be doing to help you learn practical ways to manage your money. This episode (and the next few) will be about debt payoff. Topics covered in this episode: An exciting podcast update! Money mindset Practical tips on assessing your debt Tips on where to get started if you don't know where to start Building a healthy relationship with money Resources mentioned: Social Work to Wealth Newsletter Continuing Education Updates Only Newsletter Debt Inventory Printable Keeper Password Manager Connect with us! Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
CE Info: This episode is approved for 1 CE credit through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE Program (#2807). To receive CE credit, you must pay, register, and complete the required post-test and evaluation. Listening alone does not guarantee credit. It is your responsibility to verify that this course meets your licensing board's requirements. Click here to purchase the course! In this episode, we chat with Shaina Siber, LCSW, who is a therapist, author, and host of the Affirming Minds podcast. This was a very refreshing and honest conversation! We really didn't want this to be another typical conversation that includes telling you to "do more yoga". (Although I know this can be a healthy practice, it can't solve all your problems.) We dive into the real systemic, environmental, and individual factors that impact burnout, including capitalism, inadequate pay, moral injury, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. This conversation is meant for social workers at all levels to notice warning signs, critically analyze the issue, and learn tips for how to manage burnout. We chat about: Key burnout symptoms, including ones that are often missed in high performers Why inadequate pay is an underacknowledged driver of burnout Individual factors that increase burnout risk: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and high empathy The six-step burnout recovery framework from Shaina's book The problem with asking job candidates "What do you do for self-care?" What employers and leaders can do to create burnout-protective workplaces Shaina's advice for anyone currently in the thick of burnout Resources mentioned: Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint Affirming Minds CE Podcast Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Submit your podcast episode idea! Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
Social workers who work in organ transplantation can work in a variety of settings and this episode gives you an idea of what that actually means. I am joined by Sam Butler, LCSW, and Dora Vanderpool, LCSW, to get into the day-to-day of both their past and current roles in transplant social work. We talk through the different paths you can take, from working in dialysis centers and supporting transplant recipients to walking alongside organ donor families. If medical social work or end-of-life work is of interest to you, this episode is for you! We chat about: Roles of social workers in transplant and organ procurement organizations The emotional and logistical challenges that come with this work The organ donation process from donor families to recipients Salaries, the importance of financial stability for social workers, and money confidence encouragement Resources mentioned: Submit your podcast episode idea! Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
Welcome to our second Salary Series episode , where we bring social workers on to specifically give us all the tea about their income progression. Liz Rhea, MSW, LCSW, joined us for this episode to share about her journey to becoming a private practice owner and from earning ~$25/hr to $244k in total revenue in 2025. Liz shares the details of the income streams that made up her income in 2025 and gives insight into how she approaches talking about money with her therapy clients. We chat about licensing, making care accessible, and why salary transparency is important in the social work field. Liz is such a cool human! Even if you aren't a therapist, you'll definitely leave inspired after this conversation. Resources mentioned: Follow Liz on TikTok , Instagram , and check out her website 1,500+ Social Work Salary List Professionalism as a Racial Construct Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
In this episode, we talked with Nakia Watson, LCSW, to share all about travel social work. Nakia shares her journey from foster care to medical social work and eventually into traveling, where she’s worked in hospital systems across the country. We talk about the realities of the work, the experience she recommends to get started, and dig into the pay structure. Nakia also shares how travel social work helped her pay off a large portion of her student loans and why it might be a strong option for social workers who want more income, variety, or autonomy in their careers. If you’ve ever been curious about traveling, this conversation gives you a clear picture of what to expect and how to get started. Resources mentioned: Follow Nakia on TikTok and check out her other Travel Social Work Resources Nakia’s Job Board + Community Chat 15 Popular Travel Social Work Agencies & How to Get Started Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
In this episode, we talk with Michelle Bruxer, the founder of MSW Helper, a platform that helps aspiring social workers navigate writing their personal statements for their grad school applications. She shares what makes a personal statement strong, how admissions committees actually evaluate applications, and how to convey your experience that you may feel is not relevant. Whether you're applying now or thinking about it down the line, Michelle breaks things down in a way that’s practical and encouraging. Takeaways From This Episode: The two things admissions committees really want to see in your personal statement How to show critical thinking without writing like a robot What not to do (like regurgitating your resume or oversharing trauma) Why your "non-social work" job may still count as valuable experience How to talk about a low GPA (and whether you even need to) Why getting rejected doesn’t mean you’re not meant to be a social worker Work with Michelle: Get help with your MSW personal statement at MSW Helper (Get $10 off using code SW2WEALTH ) Free webinar on writing personal statements Resources: Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
Taylor chatted with Tireeka Watson, LCSW, who has built a thriving forensic evaluation practice serving clients in the criminal justice system. Her background spans jail-based mental health, public defense, crisis response with fire departments, and leadership roles in psychiatric hospitals. We get into how evaluations work, what they pay, how to get trained, and how to position yourself in this field if you're interested. If you're looking for something outside traditional therapy or case management, or you're just curious about what else is possible in social work, this episode has a lot to offer. Resources mentioned: Follow Tireeka on TikTok and Instagram Forensic Evaluations 101 Workshop The Hype Playlist For more forensic sw content, check out our episode: 22. Salary Series: Forensic Social Worker Making $45-$95/hr Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
CE Info: This episode is approved for 1 CE credit through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE Program (#2807). To receive CE credit, you must pay, register, and complete the required post-test and evaluation. Listening alone does not guarantee credit. It is your responsibility to verify that this course meets your licensing board's requirements. Click here to purchase the course! In this episode, we talked with Shajuan "Shay" Alexander, LCSW, to walk us through what it actually looks like to do immigration evaluations. These evaluations are used in legal cases like asylum, VAWA, hardship waivers, and more. Shay shares how she got started, what she’s learned along the way, and what social workers need to know before adding this to their practice. If you’ve ever been curious about immigration evaluations or want to understand how social work shows up in legal settings, this conversation is a practical place to start! Takeaways From This Episode: What immigration evaluations are and why they’re needed in court The five types of evaluations social workers can do (and the licensing requirements) How to approach interviews about trauma, violence, and political persecution with care What goes into writing an evaluation Why your relationships with attorneys matter just as much as your clinical skills What to consider if you’re interested in this work but unsure where to start Resources: Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
CE Info: This episode is approved for 1 CE credit through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE Program (#2807). To receive CE credit, you must pay, register, and complete the required post-test and evaluation. Listening alone does not guarantee credit. It is your responsibility to verify that this course meets your licensing board's requirements. Click here to purchase the course! We're very excited to welcome Dr. Frederic Reamer, a longtime social work educator and chair of the task force that wrote the NASW Code of Ethics (!!!). Dr. Reamer has spent decades focusing on ethics and risk management in social work, and he talked with us about artificial intelligence and its impact in the behavioral health space. We talk about the real-world ways AI is already showing up in clinical settings, how it’s being used by clients (often without us knowing), and the ethical risks clinicians need to watch out for. Dr. Reamer shares his perspective on how mental health clinicians can stay grounded and legally protected while navigating this evolving technology, especially when most of us didn’t learn anything about this in grad school. This conversation is essential for every clinician, whether you're using AI or not. Takeaways From This Episode: Why every clinician needs to know about AI, even if you're not using it yourself How to update your consent-to-treat protocols to address AI use with clients The real risks of AI-generated clinical notes, including false narratives and hallucinations Why some states have already banned AI for therapeutic purposes (Illinois and Nevada) The importance of vetting AI tools before using them and consulting an attorney who specializes in this area How AI can be a useful supplement, not a replacement, for clinical judgment Why failing to ask clients about their AI use could be considered negligence Resources: Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
CE Info: This episode is approved for 1 CE credit through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ACE Program (#2807). To receive CE credit, you must pay, register, and complete the required post-test and evaluation. Listening alone does not guarantee credit. It is your responsibility to verify that this course meets your licensing board's requirements. Click here to purchase the course! In this episode, we talk with Christine Mosher and Ros Wilson, clinical social workers and co-founders of Athlete Wellness Consultants , where they provide training, education, and clinical support focused on athlete well-being. Both bring a wealth of experience to the world of sports social work, not just in mental health, but as lifelong athletes themselves. In our conversation, they break down what sport social work actually looks like in practice, how it compares to sports psychology, and why this work is needed at all levels of sport. Whether you're a social worker curious about this field or someone already working with athletes, this episode offers insight into what sport social work really looks like and why it matters. Takeaways From This Episode: Sports social work focuses on the whole athlete, not just how they perform Retirement, injury, and performance pressure can trigger deep grief and disconnection Social workers can collaborate with coaches, trainers, and psychologists to provide stronger support Educating athletic staff is important to reducing stigma and improving mental health access Boundaries and confidentiality get complicated in tight-knit team environments There’s growing space for macro-level advocacy within sports systems Mentioned resources: Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
We’re excited to share this joint episode with Catherine Moore, LCSW, host of Social Workers Rise Podcast, to get into what compensation actually looks like in this profession. Between her experience in medical social work and Taylor’s salary database with over 1,500 entries, we looked at how social workers are getting paid and why we need more transparency around it. Takeaways From This Episode: Why salary transparency helps shift the culture of financial struggle in social work What the real salary landscape looks like across roles and regions (yes, some social workers are making $300K) How to think about total compensation, not just your hourly rate How to identify job titles outside the “social worker” label Tips for negotiating your salary Mentioned resources: Salary Database – Submit or browse entries Job Title Resource Community (aka Wealth Society) Job Title Resource PDF Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript. Connect with us! Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok , Instagram , & YouTube . Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.
