Clinical Psychologist+27% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
60% of observed moves out of Licensed Clinical Social Worker go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · mental_health
Where does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker go next?
14 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Clinical Director+71% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
20% of observed moves out of Licensed Clinical Social Worker go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Veterinary Surgeon+61% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Associate Veterinarian. 4% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate460 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Behavioral Health+144% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Clinical Psychologist. 15% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Social Worker (MSW)-26% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Licensed Clinical Social Worker go here (480 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate480 careers75% of observed exits move upward from there
Dental Hygienist-16% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Licensed Clinical Social Worker go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Associate Veterinarian+26% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Licensed Clinical Social Worker go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there