INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE TRABAJO SOCIAL CLÍNICO

What INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE TRABAJO SOCIAL CLÍNICO does

Instituto Español de Trabajo Social Clínico (IETSC) is a privately held Spanish institution (S.L.) headquartered in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, founded to develop Clinical Social Work as a recognized professional specialty in Spain. It is the first and only institution nationally accredited to certify clinical social workers following European standards (ECCSW), and operates the first Master's degree in Clinical Social Work in Spain. The institution is founder-controlled by Dr. Jonathan Regalado Piñero, who also serves as Director of the Centro de Bienestar Familiar (CBF), the in-house clinical care sub-brand.

IETSC runs an integrated service ecosystem comprising postgraduate academic programs (a Master's in Clinical Social Work at €4,995 and a Specialist Diploma at €1,995), a four-tier professional accreditation system (Practicant €250, Specialist €330, Mentor €400, Master Honoris Causa €530, each renewable every four years), one-on-one professional consulting at €50 per 50-minute session, short certified courses, and direct clinical care services delivered both in-person at the Tenerife facility and via telemedicine. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (with installment plans of up to 12 interest-free months for the Master's), recurring accreditation renewals, and unit-priced consulting. All academic delivery runs through a proprietary virtual classroom platform (aulavirtualctp.com), supplemented by two in-house software tools — Hamilton 2.0 (clinical case information management) and R.E.T. (Richmond Evaluator Tool for scientific quality assessment) — which are provided free to enrolled students.

The institution serves three core customer segments: working social workers seeking clinical specialization (primary B2C postgraduate segment), institutional clients contracting training and consulting (Official Colleges of Social Work in Asturias, Córdoba, Granada, Galicia, Badajoz, Huelva, Las Palmas, Tenerife; FREMAP; Diputaciones of Barcelona, Badajoz, Alicante; Cáritas Diocesana; Cruz Roja Española; and universities across Spain and Latin America), and individuals/families seeking clinical psychosocial care via the Centro de Bienestar Familiar. The business is bootstrapped with 11 employees, holds university-accreditation partnerships with UDIMA and Universidad Nebrija, and operates a triple-accreditation system (IETSC + AETSC + ECCSW) providing both national and European professional recognition.

Name

INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE TRABAJO SOCIAL CLÍNICO

Legal name

INSTITUTO ESPAÑOL DE TRABAJO SOCIAL CLÍNICO S.L.

Website

https://trabajosocialclinico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IETSC is a Spanish private institution that develops Clinical Social Work as a specialty in Spain, offering a Master's degree, Specialist Diploma, four-tier professional accreditation, consulting, and clinical care. It serves working social workers, universities and provincial institutions, and individuals/families seeking clinical psychosocial services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinical Social Work Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online/Distance Education Quality & Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAK)

Keywords

• Clinical social work
• Postgraduate education
• Professional accreditation
• Social work training
• Clinical supervision

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Postgraduate Academic Programs: Revenue from tuition fees for university-accredited programs including the Master's in Clinical Social Work (4,995 EUR total) and the Specialist Diploma (1,995 EUR total). Both programs offer payment installment plans. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Professional Consulting Services: One-on-one professional consulting sessions at 50 EUR per 50-minute session, delivered via phone or video call. Covers professional orientation, methodology, clinical practice, and private practice setup guidance.
3. Clinical Services (Centro de Bienestar Familiar): Clinical care services offered to individuals and families through the Centro de Bienestar Familiar (CBF), both in-person at the Tenerife facility and via telemedicine.
4. Short Training Courses: Shorter-format courses (Diagnóstico Social, Práctica Clínica Avanzada, Logoterapia) generating revenue through course fees, with some certified by Official Colleges of Social Work.
5. Professional Accreditation Fees: Four-tier accreditation program with renewal every 4 years. Fees range from 250 EUR (Practicant level) to 530 EUR (Master Honoris Causa level), generating recurring revenue from accredited professionals.
6. Online Store (Tienda): An e-commerce storefront (ietsctiendaonline.sumup.link) selling training products, tools, and professional resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IETSC is a private Spanish institution that delivers postgraduate university programs (Master's and Specialist Diploma in Clinical Social Work), short specialized courses, a four-tier professional accreditation system, consulting services, and direct clinical care through its Centro de Bienestar Familiar. It also develops proprietary software tools (Hamilton 2.0 for case management and R.E.T. for evaluating the scientific quality of social reports) distributed to enrolled students and accredited professionals.

Product overview

IETSC offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational and professional services centered on Clinical Social Work. The core offerings include the Master's degree and Specialist Diploma programs (both offered 100% online with live classes, mentorship, and clinical supervision), alongside specialized short courses on topics like social diagnosis, advanced clinical practice, and logotherapy. The organization provides software tools (Hamilton 2.0 for case information management and R.E.T for evaluating scientific quality of reports), professional consulting services, and a triple-accreditation program recognized nationally by AETSC and internationally by ECCSW. The Centro de Bienestar Familiar provides direct clinical services, and the professional agency connects accredited practitioners with clients. The entire ecosystem is delivered through the IETSC Virtual Classroom platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Bienestar Familiar: Clinical services for individuals and families with psychosocial problems, offered both in-person and remotely.

Products and services

• Máster de Formación Permanente en Trabajo Social Clínico University-accredited Master's degree program providing advanced training in clinical social work practice, therapy, psychological intervention, and clinical evaluation with individuals, families, and groups. Includes live classes, mentorship, clinical supervision, and practical placements. Targeted at graduated social workers seeking clinical specialization.
• Diploma de Especialista en Trabajo Social Clínico Specialist diploma providing foundational training in clinical social work and therapeutic competencies. Covers therapeutic techniques including Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Brief Strategic Therapy for professionals seeking to enhance clinical skills.
• Hamilton 2.0 Proprietary database system designed for clinical social work practice with individuals and families. Stores all intervention information from intake to closure, including identification data, social records, diagnosis, follow-ups, interview logs, scales and tests, and case documents. Developed by Dr. Jonathan Regalado.
• R.E.T. (Richmond Evaluator Tool) Tool for evaluating the scientific quality of social reports and clinical social diagnoses. Helps practitioners assess and improve the scientific rigor of their professional documentation.
• Consultoría para Profesionales One-on-one professional consulting service providing personalized accompaniment to improve professional self-esteem, empowerment, and technical and scientific competence. Addresses clinical practice, private practice setup, case supervision, and therapeutic approaches. Delivered via phone or video call at 50 EUR per 50-minute session.
• Acreditación en Trabajo Social Clínico Four-tier professional accreditation program in Clinical Social Work jointly awarded by IETSC, AETSC, and ECCSW. Levels: Practitioner (PTSC, 250 EUR), Specialist (ETSC, 330 EUR), Mentor (MTSC, 400 EUR), and Master Honoris Causa (MHCTSC, 530 EUR). Valid for 4 years with renewal requirements.
• Centro de Bienestar Familiar (CBF) Family Wellness Center providing clinical care services to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing psychosocial problems, mental health issues, social exclusion, crises, grief, or trauma. Offered both in-person at the Tenerife facility and via telemedicine.
• Curso de Diagnóstico e Informe Social Short online course (150 hours) on social diagnosis and social reporting, certified by the Official Professional Association. Offered in multiple editions throughout the year.
• Curso de Práctica Clínica Avanzada Advanced clinical practice course (60 hours) focused on developing advanced therapeutic competencies, certified by IETSC.
• Curso de Logoterapia Online course (30 hours) on logotherapy and existential analysis, available year-round with self-paced start date.
• Agencia de Trabajadores Sociales Clínicos Professional agency connecting individuals and institutions with accredited clinical social workers. Promotes employment opportunities and professional development for accredited practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,600 clinical cases handled and 4,000+ hours of specialized training delivered across more than 10 countries by founder Dr. Jonathan Regalado
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AETSC - Asociación Española de Trabajo Social ClínicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2023IETSC and AETSC signed a strategic partnership in June 2023 providing: (1) all Master students receive 1 year of free professional membership in AETSC; (2) the IETSC accreditation carries the official endorsement of AETSC, meaning all IETSC-accredited professionals are automatically accredited by AETSC as well. This creates a triple accreditation system (IETSC + AETSC + ECCSW).
• Universidad Nebrija (División de Formación Continua)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022The Master's in Clinical Social Work is officially validated and issued by Universidad Nebrija's Division of Continuous Education (NFC), providing the program with university accreditation and making it the first Master's degree in this specialty in Spain.
• ECCSW - European Center for Clinical Social Work (Vienna, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETSC holds a partnership with the European Center for Clinical Social Work, the leading European institution for Clinical Social Work. This partnership enables IETSC to offer the triple accreditation (IETSC + AETSC + ECCSW) and provides European-level recognition for its accredited professionals. Dr. Jonathan Regalado is accredited as a Mentor in Clinical Social Work by ECCSW.
• ICHTSC - Instituto Chileno de Trabajo Social ClínicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose and sustained collaborative relationship between IETSC and the Chilean Institute of Clinical Social Work. Teaching teams from Chile form part of IETSC's academic faculty for training and professional activities. Active exchange of knowledge and methodologies between Spain and Chile.
• IMETSC - Instituto Méxicano de Trabajo Social ClínicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship between IETSC and the Mexican Institute of Clinical Social Work. Teaching teams from Mexico contribute to IETSC's academic faculty. Knowledge exchange and joint development of Clinical Social Work in Latin America.
• Universidad de La LagunamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration agreement with the University of La Laguna for academic activities, training, and professional development in Clinical Social Work.
• Universidad Pablo Olavide de SevillamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement with Universidad Pablo Olavide de Sevilla for academic activities and professional development in Clinical Social Work.
• Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIETSC and UDIMA signed a collaboration agreement to promote the Master's in Clinical Social Work, the first such master's in Spain's history. The program began in October 2022 under this agreement.
• Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil (Ecuador)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, including recognition and endorsement of Dr. Jonathan Regalado's contributions to Clinical Social Work in Ecuador. Lcda. Ana Quevedo Terán serves as Director of the Social Work program.
• Universidad Técnica Cotopaxi (Ecuador)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Universidad Técnica Cotopaxi in Ecuador for training and professional development in Clinical Social Work.
• Fundación México Me NecesitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Mexico-based foundation focused on social support, contributing to the development of Clinical Social Work in Mexico.
• Numerous Official Colleges of Social Work (Asturias, Córdoba, Granada, Galicia, Badajoz, Huelva, Las Palmas, Tenerife, among others)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIETSC maintains active agreements with numerous Official Colleges of Social Work across Spain for the delivery of training programs, professional development, and accreditation services. These colleges also contract IETSC's services directly.
• Psiconciencia S.A. - Centro de Servicios Psicológicos Integrales (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary collaboration with Psiconciencia S.A. in Mexico for training in Clinical Social Work across health, labor, educational, and judicial areas, promoting clinical interdisciplinary practice.
• ATSEL - Asociación Nacional de Trabajo Social en Ejercicio Libre (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATSEL is a national association founded in 2015 dedicated to promoting and legitimizing independent/private practice of Social Work in Spain. IETSC maintains close collaborative relations and recognition of its founder María Dolores Rodríguez Pérez. ATSEL members receive discounts on IETSC programs.
• Colegio de Trabajo Social de PanamáminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe College of Social Work of Panama, presided by Kenia Bastista (also Coordinator of Ethics at the International Federation of Social Work for Latin America and the Caribbean), collaborates with IETSC on professional development and ethics in Clinical Social Work.
• Colegio de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras Sociales de El SalvadorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLic. Araceli Linares, President of the College of Social Workers of El Salvador, collaborates with IETSC on the development and promotion of Clinical Social Work in Central America.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OBS Business School: OBS is a Spanish online business school offering specialized postgraduate programs. It exemplifies the broader category of online professional training institutions competing for postgraduate enrollment in Spain and Latin America.
• Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF): CEF is a long-established Spanish professional education institution offering online postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines. It competes for the same working professional audience seeking flexible, specialized training.
• Universidad Europea: A major Spanish private university with online and blended postgraduate programs in psychology, health, and social sciences. It competes for the same pool of working professionals seeking postgraduate specialization.
• UDIMA - Universidad a Distancia de Madrid: UDIMA is IETSC's core university partner for delivering the Master's in Clinical Social Work. It is a large Spanish online university with broad postgraduate programs that overlap with IETSC's online delivery model.
• UNIR - Universidad Internacional de La Rioja: UNIR is one of Spain's largest online universities, offering extensive postgraduate programs in health and social sciences. It represents the type of broad incumbent that could launch competing clinical social work programs.
• Universidad Nebrija: Universidad Nebrija's Division of Continuous Education validates and issues IETSC's Master's degree. It is a major Spanish private university with a broad portfolio of online and continuing education programs.

Direct peers

• ECCSW - European Center for Clinical Social Work: The European Center for Clinical Social Work in Vienna is the leading European institution for clinical social work accreditation and the source of IETSC's European accreditation. It operates a similar training and accreditation model but at a European-wide scale.
• AETSC - Asociación Española de Trabajo Social Clínico: The Spanish Association of Clinical Social Work is IETSC's strategic partner and co-accreditation body. It provides professional membership and institutional endorsement, and operates in the same niche specialty within Spain.

Regional players

• ICHTSC - Instituto Chileno de Trabajo Social Clínico: The Chilean Institute of Clinical Social Work is IETSC's closest Latin American counterpart, sharing faculty and methodology. It serves the Chilean market with comparable clinical social work training and professional development programs.
• IMETSC - Instituto Mexicano de Trabajo Social Clínico: The Mexican Institute of Clinical Social Work is IETSC's counterpart in Mexico, with collaborative faculty exchanges and shared methodology. It targets Mexican social workers seeking clinical specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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