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Case management is not a profession in itself, but an area of practice within several professions, social work, nursing or counseling. There are several types of degrees and licensure within these related professions in addition to care manager certifications.
LICENSURE / DEGREES
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensure which allows an individual to perform counseling in an independent practice. Requires a Master's degree and 3200 supervised hours over a minimum two year period, a comprehensive written and oral test.
MSW
Master of Social Work
Degree which requires two years post undergraduate study, including two years of student internship, and a thesis or degree project.
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work
Degree which requires four year undergraduate study specializing in Social Work.
RN
Registered Nurse
Licensure requires a minimum four years undergraduate study at a school of nursing resulting in a Bachelor's degree and passing a state examination.
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Requires a minimum of two years post undergraduate study at a school of nursing.
CERTIFICATION
CCM
Certified Case Manager
Requires professional licensure, 24 months of direct case manager experience post licensure, and a written examination
CMC
Care Manager Certified
Requires two years experience with a Master's degree, four years with a Bachelor's degree or six years with a high school diploma, and a written examination
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