45. [CE] The Micro Pipeline in Social Work with Patrick Taylor, LCSW

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 itHow Patrick's own path from military service to clinical social work to a DSW program shaped his research on the micro-macro divideWhy calling macro work "non-traditional" reinforces the exact problem it's namingWhat Patrick's national survey revealed about how many social workers want macro work versus how many can actually find itHow licensure and practicum supervision requirements quietly steer social workers toward clinical practice for years before they ever explore macro optionsWhy Patrick believes social work has a complicated relationship with powerResources mentioned:Connect with Patrick on LinkedInCheck out the expanded show notes for resources mentionedConnect with us!Social Work to Wealth CE Updates — CE only updatesSocial Work to Wealth Newsletter — Get updates on money resources, events, salaries, and more straight to your inboxSubmit 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.