In this episode of Social Workers Rise, host Catherine Moore discusses the versatility of social work careers, particularly focusing on private practice. She addresses common myths and barriers associated with starting a private practice, emphasizing the ease of seeing clients without setting up a full practice. Catherine shares her experiences with the platform Rula, highlighting its benefits, including client choice and insurance acceptance. She also touches on ethical considerations, client feedback, and managing workload while ensuring fair compensation. Takeaways Social work offers a wide range of career options. Private practice can be accessible without full setup. Client choice is crucial in therapy settings. Platforms like Rula can simplify private practice. Ethical considerations are important in therapy. Client feedback helps improve therapy quality. Managing workload is essential to avoid burnout. Fair compensation is vital for therapists. Networking can help find the right platforms. Exploring multiple states can maximize practice opportunities. Start a career here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmHEmGG8XguhZCIoF1A-0ocYS7w8T7CYceO0hpLP6LaFu4pQ/viewform?usp=sf_link ____________________________________ ⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List ⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS CHEP for Continuing Education  ⁠Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage⁠ ⁠TDC Continuing Education Courses⁠ ⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠ Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialwork/support