Episode Details

On this episode, we had the privilege to welcome a clinician who has worked both as a social worker and school psychologist during her career. Special guest, Renee Larson, MSW, NCSP, shared her journey through both disciplines, outlined effective communication practices between SLPs and school psychologists, offered her self-care advice for school clinicians, and more. 

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We Discuss

• (0:00) Show introduction and Renee’s career background
• (8:11) Pursuing a school psych career as a social worker 
• (13:06) Role difference between a School Psych and School Social Worker 15:43
• (15:44) The role of a School Social Worker 
• (21:49) Effective communication between SLPs and School Psychologists 
• (26:09) Approaching student evaluations as an interdisciplinary team 
• (33:26) Discussing the use of the Discrepancy Model in schools
• (37:33) Common misconceptions about School Psychologists
• (40:55) Self-care advice for school professionals 

About Renee Larson, MSW, NCSP

Renee has worked for many years providing mental health services to children and families as well as working for school districts as both a school social worker and a school psychologist. She has worked directly for school districts as an employee and has worked as a contracted provider—most recently, working with AMN Healthcare for three years, as a consultant to the schools team. In her current role, she is the mental health program specialist assisting districts and providers with servicing the mental/behavioral health and special education needs of students ages 3-21. Renee is also the mother of two adult children and the proud gramma of her 5-year-old grandson.

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About the Show

Producer – Jonathan Cary 

Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay 

Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes 

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