{"id":12304,"date":"2021-02-10T17:45:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T22:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/travailleur-social-ou-psychologue\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T16:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:20:58","slug":"social-worker-or-psychologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/en\/social-worker-or-psychologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Social worker or psychologist, which one to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"When booking an appointment for a mental health issue, we are often asked: What is the difference between a social worker and a psychologist? Which of these two professionals will best meet my needs? We would like to give you a clear and precise answer; however, the roles of these professionals can sometimes be so similar that the answer will only become clear after a more thorough evaluation of your situation. Let\u2019s try to clear things up!<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC TRAINING<\/h2>\n

It is important to know that both professions require a minimum of three years of university studies. A social worker can begin practicing after earning a bachelor\u2019s degree following three years of study, while a psychologist completes seven years of training\u2014three years to obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology, plus an additional four years to complete their doctorate.<\/p>\n

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In both cases, they are required to be members of a professional order\u2014either the Ordre des psychologues<\/a> du Qu\u00e9bec or the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des th\u00e9rapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>. Their practice is governed by recognized standards and rules, and both must adhere to a code of ethics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SOCIAL WORK<\/h2>\n

When we talk about social work, many people think of child protection workers who intervene with dysfunctional families. However, the role of a social worker is much broader and is not limited to family issues or social problems.<\/p>\n

A social worker or psychologist in private practice will have comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.<\/p>\n

Here is what unites the two professions:<\/p>\n