Cinical Social Workers are trained at the master’s level. Following a rigorous candidacy program MSW social workers are certified and registered as licensed private practice clinical social workers (LCSW). Clinical social workers are often referred to as therapists and provide psychotherapy services to individuals, families and groups for a variety of issues using a number of therapeutic approaches. In, Canada MSW RSW social workers are also considered clinical social workers and can provide mental health counselling and support services.