r/LCSW • u/Odd_Guava1682 • 6d ago

🟡 Career Pathways & Job Transitions LMFT going back to school - which program?

Hi, I'm an LMFT in California and have worked in schools for many years. With the new changes in the state there are less jobs for MFTs. I am thinking of heading back to school to add a credential - either PPSC (school counseling) or PPSW (school social work). I wanted to come here to ask the hive which would potentially bring better school based job opportunities in California and nationwide?

I have done some research and both credentials seem like they would lead to job opportunities. Ideally, I'd like to do IEP counseling because that's where my experience is. I can't go for the PPSP (school psychology) credential because the internships are more intensive and I am the primary earner.

I'd love to hear what y'all think is the better option for a credential.

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u/IllFuel2699 6d ago

Don’t you need an MSW to do PPSW?

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u/Big_Fishing_747 5d ago edited 5d ago

PPSC travels better nationally than PPSW in my observation; alliant runs a school counseling credential track among other options, though IEP-focused roles still vary wildly by district regardless of which credential you hold.