What Do Your Credentials Mean?
Full Credentials Listing: DONALD FLECK MSW, LCSW, R, DCSW
MSW
Master’s in Social Work – Requires 2-years masters degree with two years of internship training.
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Clinical means psychotherapy) – requires 3 years of full-time supervised post-masters clinical experience. Granted by New York State. Allowed to practice psychotherapy independently, and to supervise other psychotherapists. Licensed to diagnose, create treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy.
“R” PSYCHOTHERAPY PRIVILEGE
To qualify for the New York State licensed clinical social worker psychotherapy "R" privilege, an individual must have the LCSW and an additional 3 years of LCSW experience in psychotherapy under the supervision of an LCSW, licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. This must include at least 400 client contact hours (about 45 minutes each) of psychotherapy in any 12-month period, individual supervision of at least two hours a month, and group supervision of at least four hours per month.
DCSW
The NASW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work is the highest distinction bestowed on clinical social workers. Clinical social work services consist of assessment; diagnosis; treatment, including psychotherapy and counseling; client-centered advocacy; consultation; and evaluation.
Diplomate’s in Clinical Social Work (DCSW’s) must have:
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in social work from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Documented 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience, including 7500 hours of clinical social work experience.
- Completed 20 yours of clinical course work.
- Provided professional evaluations that validate their interpersonal skills, clinical practice skills, and ethical standards of social work.
- A current membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers or hold a current state clinical license, and
- Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, NASW Standards for the Practice of Clinical Social Work, and the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.
HOW MUCH DID YOU TRAIN?
I trained for 6 years full-time at an outpatient mental health clinic, with full participation in trainings, and 2 or more hours of expert supervision weekly. I then trained for 5 more years at the same clinic on a part-time basis, with continued expert supervision and training, as I developed my private practice.
I am a graduate of the Martha K. Selig Institute for clinical social work. Completing the requirements of the institute was a two-year commitment.
I also completed training at New York Univerisity to supervise other social workers in their placements as they complete their post-graduate MSW degree.
Academics and Supervised Training
BA degree from Duke University
MBA from Columbia University
MSW degree from Fordham University
While studying to be a psychotherapist I took 20 courses on social work, with a focus on clinical social work. (Clinical social work means psychotherapy.) My GPA was 3.95.
Meditation experience I began meditating 30 years ago. It has become a part of my approach to psychotherapy. Meditation helps me focus in on my clients. And sometimes I use elements of meditation to help my clients have a deeper experience of themselves and that which is around them. For more, go to (Button: Bio in Mindfulness tab)
Specific Post-Graduate trainings
Adult Treatment
Violence and Trauma – Interventions with Adults
Diversity Issues in Time-Effective Treatment
Time-Effective Treatment of the Adult
Recognizing and Engaging the Addicted Client
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Behavior Therapy
Techniques of Affect Regulation
Families, Couples and Children
Private supervision training in Family Therapy
Time-Effective Treatment of the Couple
Treatment of the Child
CBT Interventions with Children and Their Parents
Violence and Trauma – Treatment of Abused Children and Their Families
Sexual Identity Issues for Youth
Continuous Case in Child Trauma Treatment
Sexual Identity Issues for Youth
Family of Origin Seminar
Advanced Family Therapy
Loss, Abuse, and Trauma
Traumatic Memory Restructuring
Loss and Bereavement, Group Treatment for Children and their Parents
Grace in Dying
Child Survivors of the Holocaust
Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Treating Trauma: the Connecting Theory and Practice to Enhance Assessment and Treatment
Group Treatment
Introduction to Group Therapy
Techniques of Group
Advanced Group Therapy
Advanced Group Practice
Experiential Group Training
Trauma- 9/11 and After
Trauma Treatment Training
Clinical Interventions with Trauma and Loss in the Wake of the World Trade Center Tragedy
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (Project Liberty)
Secondary Trauma and Systems of Social Support
Demonstration of Clinical Risk Management Model (for Secondary Trauma)
Other Trainings
Differential Therapeutics (diagnosis of individuals)
Beyond Cultural Diversity –Delivering Culturally Competent Services
Impact of Racism on Our Clients’ Lives: Implications for Effective Service
Spirituality, Psychotherapy and Healing: Science and Spirituality: The Transformative Connection Conference
Quality Time-Effective Interventions in a Managed Care Environment
New York University – SIFI – Seminar in Field Instruction
Group Supervision (of Social Workers)
Speaking Topics
- Affect Regulation – Regulating Feelings in Clients and the Therapist, One-day workshop, presented with Dr. Janet Geller, at the Martha K. Selig Institute, Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
- Use of Meditation in Psychotherapy – NYSSCSW Chapter Meeting
- Children’s Traumatic Experience – Brooklyn Hospital Grand Rounds Presentation
Do you work with other professionals?
Supervision and Training
Please call me if you are interested in professional supervision or training.
Collaboration
Collaboration is often an important part of this work. I am available to collaborate and to work as closely with you as in indicated.
Referrals and Recommendations
I welcome calls about referrals from other professionals. I am comfortable collaborating with other medical professionals, with the consent of our client. That is the working model of the clinic where I trained for 10 years. The work is often enriched through this collaboration.