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Survey of 2,000 Kansas social workers spotlights unlicensed case managers, burnout and training gaps
Summary
A 2,000‑respondent BSRB survey surfaced workforce problems including high caseloads, burnout, unlicensed case managers and gaps in clinical training; advisory members discussed mentoring, tuition support and paid practicum as potential mitigations.
BSRB staff told the Social Work Advisory Committee that 2,000 social workers responded to a recent workforce-and-practice survey; staff prepared a detailed draft report (about 300 pages with appendices) summarizing both quantitative results and open‑field comments.
Survey respondents repeatedly flagged ethics and supervision as top continuing‑education needs. Committee members said other frequently cited issues included burnout, high caseloads, documentation and billing problems, cultural-competence training…
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