Working as a Social Worker in Israel

• Differences and similarities between American and Israeli

• Israeli Scope of practice

• Israeli social work education

• Israeli licensure (BSWs, clinical social work as therapist)

• Legal

• Insurance liability coverage

• HIPAA equivalent in Israel

• Financials

• Opening a “Tik”

• Osek Patur Vs. Osek ??

• Regulations

• Forms

• Joining the Kupah

• Kupah Employment History Letters

• Private practice

• Continuing education

• Post Grad Trainings

• PhD

Working as a Social worker in Israel

Differences and similarities between American and Israeli

Israeli Scope of practice

Understand your legal and ethical liabilities as a psychotherapist.

Review your states boards guidelines and code of ethics.

Israeli social work education

Israeli licensure (BSWs, clinical social work as therapist)

Legal

Insurance liability coverage

Insurance liability coverage is not required in Israel, but it is recommended. Here are some companies offering liability insurance.

HIPAA equivalent in Israel

Financials

Some banks give discounts on fees to social workers.

Opening a “Tik”

Osek Patur Vs. Osek ??

Regulations

You can phone Misrad HaBriut at *5400, to inquire about regulations if you have a particular question

Forms

Joining the Kupah

Kupah Employment History Letters

Private practice

Continuing Education

Post Grad Trainings

PhD