INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In most states, you cannot obtain a license for clinical work immediately after graduating from your MSW program. Instead, you are required to complete an extended period of paid, full-time work after you obtain your MSW but before you take a clinical licensing exam. For all the requirements for your particular state, you should consult the Association of Social Work Boards.[2] Many states also require supervised work for nonclinical social workers in addition to clinical social workers. You will probably already have a professional network in place from your field work experience during your MSW; you should explore all your connections from your field work to look for supervised work. You should also talk to your professors, your colleagues, and alumni from your program about potential job opportunities.   You can conduct a nation-wide search for supervised work at the JobLink section of the National Association of Social Workers web site.[3]. You can also check job listings on government web sites for health and human services, hospitals and mental health clinics, school districts for educational roles, etc. Many states require that your supervisor have a degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) and an MSW if you are being supervised for clinical work. That means you cannot complete work under a supervisor who has a different kind of license for mental health care. Make sure that your supervisor is approved by your state's chapter of the Association of Social Work Board; you do not want to spend time working in a position that will not count toward the hours you need in order to take the licensing exam because your supervisor does not have the appropriate credentials. Most states require a minimum number of hours to in order to apply for a license; generally, this is around 3,000 hours. You must also document these hours according to your state's requirements.

SUMMARY: Complete 2-3 years of work in a supervised position. Consult the career center at your graduate university for help in finding a supervised position. Find an appropriate supervisor. Fulfill the required hours of work.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Waterproof cases form an airtight seal around your device. A change in altitude or temperature can cause a pressure change that makes removal much more difficult. If this happens, equalize pressure by inserting a coin into the gap next to the latch on front of the case, then twisting the coin. Large models have a "purge knob" on the front of the case instead, which you can turn to open and equalize pressure. Tighten the purge knob before using the case again. The case is not waterproof while the knob is open. Some Otterbox cases, such as the Armor series models for the iPod touch, do not separate into two parts. Instead, they open when you rotate a latch on the back of the case. The case will pop open enough to remove the phone, but the two halves remain attached at one end.

SUMMARY: Equalize pressure on waterproof models. Open hinged Armor cases.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While moderate eating tries to get away from obsessive calorie counting, you want to make sure you have a general grasp on what constitutes a healthy meal for you. The average individual needs 2,000 calories daily, but this can change based on age, gender, height, and weight. To calculate how many calories you need a day, visit https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/itt-20084941. Preparing these meals ahead of time will help you avoid impulse snacking. It also guarantees that for most of your meals, you will be able to control portion size in advance. You can plan your meals with apps like Cook Smart and Plan to Eat. Recently, many people have shared stories of success with “intermittent fasting”--eating normally most of the time while severely restricting intake at scheduled intervals. While scientists have observed some evidence for this approach, recent fad diets exaggerate the pros and under-emphasize the risks of these approaches.  The 5:2 Diet involves eating regularly for 5 days and then restricting one’s calorie intake by 25% for 2 days.  The 16:8 Plan sets hourly guidelines. Eat normally for 8 hours and fast for the remaining 16 hours.

SUMMARY:
Look up your ideal calorie intake. Plan and prepare weekday meals that meet your dietary needs. Talk to a dietitian or doctor if you're considering fasting.