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As a unlicensed social worker/behavioral specialist, I lost a client to suicide a few days ago. Just thinking about their goals and all they could have accomplished really breaks my heart. Little things make me cry. I was working with the client for about a year now and it seemed like they were turning a new leaf but made that decision they can never undo. I’m trying not to blame myself. Ultimately I blame depression. I’m usually okay with people passing away but this is something different. I have other clients affected by the passing and I don’t want to get emotional around my clients so how do I go about all this?

I currently work as a behavioral specialist for a community behavioral health non profit. I have a BSW and I’m unlicensed. I plan to take the test in June. I do enjoy therapy but I don’t want to limit myself with that. I will be leaving my job for I am moving to a new city. I want to broaden my job search. What are some roles I could apply for with having my BSW (incase I don’t pass) where I can still help people but less people interaction if that makes sense.