Canada
A four-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is required for entry into the field in most parts of Canada. In Alberta the entry level requirement is the diploma in social work. Alberta also has mandatory registration. A Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) is usually required to provide psychotherapy treatment. In Canada social workers may provide treatment but cannot diagnose. Some provinces require registration in order to legally use the title "social worker". Some provinces also require an exam prerequisite for certification through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). In British Columbia however, a social worker with extensive clinical experience in mental health, may apply for training and licensure with the BCASW to practice as a Registered Clinical Social Worker, and can make DSM IV-TR diagnoses.
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