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Originally posted by msn4med1975
ie learning how to use the diagnositic manual that most insurance companies expect diagnoses to come from so they can reimburse you--it may seem minor but we are about to have to train all the social workers on staff on an instrument that I've been using for six years now and they have essentially never utilized.
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This isn't necessarily true. I have extensive knowledge with the DSMIV. Maybe it's because my specialty lies in mental health. It is so important getting this training as a Social Worker. Unfortunately, unless you are a clinical major, it is not emphasized.