ABOUT US
The Society for Clinical Social Work is the ONLY organization looking out for clinical social workers in South Carolina.
SOCIAL AND STRONG
The Society for Clinical Social Work was established in 1984 to advance the clinical social work profession within the field of mental health and promote high standards of clinical practice.
We are an organization of clinical social workers who practice in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, family service agencies, psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, and graduate schools of social work. Many are independent providers of clinical social work.
The Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation with a Board of Directors comprised of chairpersons of the various committees and officers elected by the membership.
WHAT IS CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK?
The application of specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment take place in the context of individual, marital, couple, family, and group counseling; case management; information and referral; mediation; client education; consultation; education; research; advocacy; and expert testimony.
THEORETICAL
BACKGROUND
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With a person-in-environment perspective, clinical social work incorporates theories of biological, psychological, and social development which includes, but is not limited to, an understanding of human behavior and psychopathology; human diversity; interpersonal relationships; family dynamics; mental disorders; stress, chemical dependency; interpersonal violence; consequences of illness or injury, impact of physical, social, and cultural environment; and cognitive, affective, and behavioral manifestations of conscious and unconscious processes.
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Requirements vary from state to state, but in the state of South Carolina clinical social workers must have at a minimum a masters degree in social work from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. They must have 3,000 hours of post-graduate clinical social work experience, 100 hours of one-to-one supervision by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and pass the Clinical Exam of the Association of Social Work Boards.
MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Anjanette Chege
LISW-CP
Anjanette Chege, LISW-CP, completed her formal education from East Carolina University, where she received both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Mrs. Chege has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings with a multitude of client issues. She uses a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She has trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy as well.
"My passion is to help individuals through a range of struggles such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other changes life throws at us.”
President-Elect
Terance Dawkins
LISW-CP
Terance Dawkins is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Terance achieved both his Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Social Work from Winthrop University, empowering him with the knowledge and skills to excel in his profession. He holds dual
licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in South Carolina and North Carolina. Terance is deeply connected to his roots, having grown up in the very community where he now operates his own private practice, Missing Pieces Counseling Services. Terance's aspirations reach beyond his private practice; he also works at the Trone Center for Mental Fitness at Furman University, where he continues to touch lives and make a difference. Terance sits on the Advisory Board for Spartanburg Area Mental Health and the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg. Terance recognizes the profound impact of family interactions and daily experiences on one's beliefs and life lessons. This realization sparked his interest in Intergenerational Trauma, inspiring him to explore its implications across multiple generations. Destigmatizing mental health is a core belief for Terance, and he aims to break down self-imposed barriers that prevent individuals from seeking essential mental health services.
Secretary
Pam Amatucci
LISW-CP, LCSW
Pam Amatucci is licensed in the state of South Carolina as an Independent Social Worker in Clinical Practice and in North Carolina as a Clinical Social Worker. She is originally from Upstate New York and lived in several states before settling in the Greenville area about 30 years ago. Pam received her Bachelor of Psychology degree from the
University of South Carolina Upstate in 1994 and her master's degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina in Columbia in 1997.
Pam has over 25 years of experience in individual and group therapy. Her expertise resides in the management of mood and anxiety disorders, codependency, grief, anger, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and stress. Treatment modalities she pulls from include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Treasurer
Elizabeth Parker
LPC, LPCS, PMH-C
Elizabeth (Liz) Parker earned her B.A. in Psychology from Roanoke College and her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine. Liz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) in South Carolina and has her Perinatal Mental Health
Certification (PMH-C). Currently, Liz is a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina. In her faculty role at MUSC, Liz provides therapy to women navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and life transitions. Liz also has extensive experience working with children and adolescents managing major mental illness. For 10 years, Liz also taught for Boston University’s Master in Social Work Program, facilitating two online courses: Clinical Practice with Groups and Advanced Social Work with Groups.
Member-at-Large
Sally Braden
LISW-CP
Sally R. Braden, LISW-CP achieved her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC in 2009, and her Masters in Social Work (MSW) and Certification in Animal-Assisted Social Work (AASW) from the University of Denver in Colorado in 2015. Sally has vast experience in the field of social work ranging from child protective services to inpatient psychiatric social work. She was a contributing author and editor of
"Transforming Trauma: Resilience & Healing Through Our Connections With Animals", published in 2019 by Purdue Publishing. Located in her hometown of Columbia, SC, she now operates her own private practice, Sally Braden Counseling, helping individuals with anxiety and depression, stress, general life transitions, relationship issues, and prenatal/postpartum mood disorders. She utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and animal-assisted therapy (AAT).
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
EDUCATION & CONFERENCE
Tamara Houston
LISW-CP/S, BC-TMH, CGP
Tamara Houston earned her BA in Child and Family Studies from Berea College and her MSW from the University of Georgia, where she concentrated on Community Empowerment & Program Development and gerontology. Tamara is the owner of Renewal Life Counseling, LLC, a thriving multi-provider mental health practice serving both South Carolina and North Carolina. Her clinical work centers on helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, and significant life transitions. She is an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant and a Somatic and Attachment-Focused (SAFE) EMDR Training Coach, supporting clinicians in developing trauma-informed, embodied approaches to healing. In addition to her clinical and consultation work, Tamara is the founder of Healing Through Time™, a grief-centered community initiative offering podcasts, printed grief materials, and support groups designed to help individuals process loss with depth and dignity. Tamara also serves on the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Board, and is an active board member of the Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA), where she contributes to the Racial Equity & Ethics Committee.
NOMINATIONS
Colleen Corbin
LISW-CP/S
Colleen Corbin (she/her), LISW-CP/S, received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Columbia College and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Colleen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker – Clinical Practitioner and Supervisor. She has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child First Forensic Interviewing, Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, Family Strengthening, Child Parent Psychotherapy and Traumatic Grief. Colleen has academic experience teaching courses in psychology, leadership and social work. Colleen specializes in providing evidence-based treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced abuse and other forms of trauma. Currently, Colleen is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Impact Clinical Consulting, LLC. A group private practice counseling agency specializing in maternal wellness and court involved clinical services. Colleen works with individuals experiencing difficulties associated with trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health and difficult family dynamics.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Jordanne Hammar
LISW-CP
Jordanne Hammar is a Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW-CP) with dual licensure in South Carolina and Florida and has served on the SCSCSW board since 2023. Originally from Florida with a Masters in Social Work from Florida State University, she is now a resident of Charleston, SC. While she currently runs her own private therapy practice, her past clinical experiences have included working in in-patient settings for physical rehabilitation, acute psychiatric care, and substance abuse. With clinical and professional interests in chronic illness and disability rights, with particular emphasis on caregiver stress and burnout, Jordanne is committed to ensuring that patients and families understand their rights and the importance of advocacy for best health outcomes. Within the role of Government Affairs Chair for the South Carolina Society for Social Work, her goal is to bring this same commitment and energy to ensuring that state clinical social workers have a voice in legal policy and legislation that can impact their daily practice.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Anna Rickell
LISW-CP
Anna Rickell facilitates Grief Groups at First Presbyterian of Spartanburg and Workplace Disruption Incident.