The Path to Social Work Licensure in WA State Workshop – Spring 2019

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/8c8ZpXtUnbU9Rg6T8

Saturday, April 27th

4-5:30pm

SSW 305

The NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to provide information on Social Work licensure in Washington.  This presentation will outline the steps you will have to take to become licensed as a Social Worker in Washington.  Information on the different licensing categories, required work experience hours and required supervision hours to obtain your Social Work license will be provided.  We look forward to your questions regarding licensure.

Bio of presenter: Jonathan R. Beard, MSSW, LICSW, CPRP is the owner of Progressive Strategies in Seattle, WA, where he provides a variety of project management, consulting, training, and program and/or organizational development services to public and nonprofit human service providers and organizations. He also provides private practice based clinical social work supervision to beginning and experienced social workers who are unable to obtain it where they work. Jonathan has many years of experience as a direct services provider, supervisor/manager and senior executive, primarily in mental health settings.

Please use this form to register if you are interested in attending this FREE workshop for SSW Students and we will have printed handout materials for you. 

**Please note that while we try to accommodate everyone who RSVPs, we may need to limit based on space availability. (If so, we will prioritize students in their advanced curriculum).**

This workshop is offered every quarter and we do our best to schedule it for times that can accommodate students on all our MSW schedules. 

Questions? Email Aliyah at aliyahv@uw.edu

Affordable Approved Supervision

I was truly blessed with affordable & amazing supervision and am passionate about providing the same to others.

You can expect a safe, supportive and sometimes laughter-filled space to explore, strengthen and deepen your therapeutic self as a change agent in your practice setting, be it micro, mezzo and macro practice.

You will find comprehensive information on licensure, becoming a clinician, and my services, experience, and philosophy, at www.approvedsupervision.com

Locations

Edmonds, Everett, Bellingham

Plus all of Washington via phone & video

Types of Supervision

• Individual
• Groups
• For MSWs, MHCs & MFTs

Groups ($25-30 per hour scale, your choice)

Bellingham

3rd Thursday of each month

6 to 8 pm

Edmonds

2nd Friday of each month

5 to 8 pm

Everett

4th Friday of each month

6 to 8 pm

Claire Evans – Approved Supervision & Clinical Consultant

claireevans@approvedsupervision.com

Dear MSW Students,

On Thursday, January 31^st, 2019, from 4:30-5:30 in room 306 (the smaller room on floor 3) there will be an informational meeting on the School Social Worker K-12 Certification process. Michelle Bagshaw from Field Education and Erin Romanuk, instructor for Soc W 588 – Social Work in Schools, will be hosting the session. You will get the opportunity to learn about the process, requirements, and have the chance to ask questions.

If you’re unable to attend this session, you may find certification Information at: http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/licensure-and-certification

The Path to Social Work Licensure in WA State Workshop – Winter 2019

RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/hfn3dlqlXCLilj2l2

Saturday, February 2nd

4-5pm

SSW 305

The NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to provide information on Social Work licensure in Washington.  This presentation will outline the steps you will have to take to become licensed as a Social Worker in Washington.  Information on the different licensing categories, required work experience hours and required supervision hours to obtain your Social Work license will be provided.  We look forward to your questions regarding licensure.

Bio of presenter: Jonathan R. Beard, MSSW, LICSW, CPRP is the owner of Progressive Strategies in Seattle, WA, where he provides a variety of project management, consulting, training, and program and/or organizational development services to public and nonprofit human service providers and organizations. He also provides private practice based clinical social work supervision to beginning and experienced social workers who are unable to obtain it where they work. Jonathan has many years of experience as a direct services provider, supervisor/manager and senior executive, primarily in mental health settings.

Please use this form to register if you are interested in attending this FREE workshop for SSW Students and we will have printed handout materials for you.

**Please note that while we try to accommodate everyone who RSVPs, we may need to limit based on space availability. (If so, we will prioritize students in their advanced curriculum).**

This workshop is offered every quarter and we do our best to schedule it for times that can accommodate students on all our MSW schedules.

Questions? Email Aliyah at aliyahv@uw.edu

Columbia River Mental Health Services (CRMHS) provides mental health and behavioral health services that promote healthy people, healthy families and a healthy community. We are a private, non-profit 501c3 serving Southwest Washington since 1942.

We have been awarded $1.5 million to expand mental health services to the Hazel Dell, Battle Ground, and Camas/Washougal areas. With the expansion, we are looking into hiring 30 MSW clinicians to work with adults and children and families.

There are many students that are graduating this term and that are looking for exciting employment opportunities. CRMHS can offer that! Two of our hiring managers are licensed therapists and could provide clinical supervision as well as licensure hours to new employees.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about our agency, please visit our website www.crmhs.org or contact Alena Protsenko at (360)993-3043.

See the following links for information about openings:

Therapist I or II or III Outpatient

Therapist II or III Residential

Therapist II or III CF

February

 

“Interviewing Skills for your Social Work Job Search” Workshop

• Register here for Interviewing Skills:  https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/258801
• Where:                  School of Social Work (please register for room location)

When:                    Friday, February 13, 2015             12:30 – 1:20 pm

Presenter:           Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center

Who:                     MSW and BSW students

Read more

Nonprofit Management Certificate Information Session

Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Parrington Forum

The one-year Nonprofit Management Certificate program gives you the tools and framework needed to meet the increasing challenges facing the nonprofit sector today. Students are drawn from diverse departments across the UW, giving the core courses a distinctive, interdisciplinary perspective on the unique issues facing the nonprofit community.

All application materials are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 25.

Further information and the link to application instructions can be found here:
http://evans.uw.edu/degree-programs/non-degree/nonprofit-management-certificate

 

There is also an International Development Certificate program with same deadline, info here:
http://evans.uw.edu/degree-programs/non-degree/international-development-certificate
If you are unable to attend one of the sessions above, but would like to learn more about the programs, please don’t hesitate to contact the programs at:

International Development Certificate: devcert@uw.edu, 206.616.1618
Nonprofit Management Certificate: nmcp@uw.edu, 206.616.1613

 

January

SSW Career Online Resources:   http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process

 

“Resume Writing” for Social Workers                  

Register here for Resume Writing:   https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/223409

Where:                  School of Social Work (please RSVP for specific room location)

When:                    Friday, January 31     12:30 – 1:20 pm

Presenter:          Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center

Who:                      MSW and BASW students

When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how to best to incorporate your social work practicum experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will be seen by employers?  Lynnea Erikson, Ph.D., of the UW Career Center will present valuable information about how you can edit the format and content of your resume to make it work for you! Best of all, this workshop is geared specifically towards social work students seeking jobs in the human services field. Lynnea has held this workshop numerous times in the past and SW students have found it extremely helpful. Read more

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE in HIV and STI’s- application deadline Friday November 1st

Now accepting applications!

Are you interested in a career in HIV & STIs?  Would you like to participate in small seminar classes taught by leading HIV/STI experts together with a multidisciplinary group of students from Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, Global Health, Anthropology, Social Work and more? If so, please consider this Certificate.

We are an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Global Health that provides students with the conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the field of HIV & STIs.

In addition to completing 12 core and elective credits, students will complete a 3 credit capstone project. Certificate program staff will work with you to develop a unique capstone experience that is tailored to your interests. All current UW graduate matriculated graduate students are eligible to apply. Read more

When: Friday, January 18, 12:30-1:30 pm

Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location)

Presenter: Jonathan R. Beard, MSSW, LICSW, CPRP

Who: MSW students Read more

Please see the following website for more information about School Social Work:

http://socialwork.uw.edu/programs/ce/k12/school-social-worker-k-12-certification-program

Be sure to click on additional links in left column.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Social Work Associate Licensure in Washington State

February, 2010 Laura Groshong, LICSW, WSSCSW Legislative Chair lwgroshong@comcast.net

1. When did Social Work licensure go into effect in Washington? Read more