March 30, 2026
Why is there a shortage of mental health professionals?

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Joel Rubin, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, joins Karen Conti to talk about social workers, the services they provide, and the education needed to get licensed. Joel and Karen also talk about the severe shortage of mental health care providers, the laws that are affecting it, and why […]
Joel Rubin, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, joins Karen Conti to talk about social workers, the services they provide, and the education needed to get licensed. Joel and Karen also talk about the severe shortage of mental health care providers, the laws that are affecting it, and why the demand is high.