["https:\/\/schema.org\/","blogPost","How to Become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)","Social workers play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable populations throughout the United States. That said, your success will depend on getting the right education and licensure for your goals, […]",{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.smumn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stm_how-to-become-a-licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw_article_hero.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.smumn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stm_how-to-become-a-licensed-clinical-social-worker-lcsw_article_hero.jpg","height":1280,"width":1920},"https:\/\/www.smumn.edu\/blog\/how-to-become-a-social-worker\/"]