Autumn Health Equity and Community Organizing 1 credit course

To all students interested in health equity and social justice:

• Do you see things in the communities you work with and/or are a part of that you wish were different?
• Do you want to help change the systems that produce health disparities?
• Are you ready to take action?

Join experienced Sound Alliance community organizers and students from across the Health Sciences this fall in UCONJ 624. We will develop your skills in advocacy and community organizing for health equity. Participate in different campaigns that work upstream to address the social determinants of health.

• Learn the fundamentals of advocacy, organizing, and their ability to impact health.
• Apply skills, gain confidence, & collaborate around a community-driven goal.
• Work with local leaders to engage in community driven listening campaigns.
• Address the social & structural injustices that contribute to & perpetuate health disparities.

Course details

• Fall quarter 2017
• Thursdays 5:30-7:20pm
• Classroom: T-473

Contact Leonora Clarke at clarkel@uw.edu for an add code or with questions! 

Please share this graduate student intern position that supports Unite UW, an on-campus cross-cultural exchange program under Student Life Division. Graduate students who are interested in cross-cultural exchange, project management, program assessment and social media planning are encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled at Huskyjobs with Job ID#: 116904.

Graduate Assistant Position

The 2017 EMDRIA Conference will be held August 24-27, 2017 in Bellevue at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel. We’re reaching out to the University of Washington with the hope that you will forward the attached flyer to your graduate level social work students. We are seeking students (graduate preferred but undergrads who have an interest in the mental health field would be considered) to assist during our conference on Friday, August 25^th through Sunday, August 27^th.

Please feel free to call our office or email me directly if you have questions.

Thank you for your time!

Student Monitor Flyer 2017

Sarah Frazier | Administrative Coordinator

EMDR International Association

(512) 451-5200

www.emdria.org

Family Health Centers

Behavioral Health Specialist – Brewster Medical

Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life and have a rewarding career? At Family Health Centers we are passionate about whole person healthcare providing medical, dental, naturopathic and behavioral health services in our clinics throughout Okanogan County.  We offer a generous benefits package, including employer paid Health & Life Insurance and vacation/sick leave to full time employees. You may also choose to participate in our voluntary 401(k), Dental, Life/AD&D and Short Term Disability programs. FHC is a FQHC and participates in the State and Federal Loan Repayment program for providers.The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for providing screening, brief intervention and referral treatment (SBIRT) and other behavioral health services to FHC’s patients. Experience working with patients who have co-occurring mental health, substance abuse, and physical problems; familiarity with screening and assessment; differential diagnoses, evidence based psychosocial treatments and psychopharmacology for common mental/substance disorders.  Bilingual/Spanish preferred, but not required for this position. Qualifications:  Knowledge and training in the field of behavioral and mental health typically acquired through a formal Master’s level degree program in counseling or social work. Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker according to all regulations in Washington State Chapter 18.225 RCW and 246-809 WAC.  See www.myfamilyhealth.org for job description & required application. Open until filled.  EOE