The Director of the UW Resident & Fellow Wellness Service is responsible for developing and implementing programs that support a positive learning environment for residents and fellows, and improve the quality of life for our residents, fellows and their families. The Director also provides counseling, therapy and referral services for residents, fellows and others dealing with specific concerns such as depression and suicidality, anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship issues including domestic violence, grief/loss, chemical dependency, and interpersonal conflicts. The Director is a member of the Graduate Medical Education Office within the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM). The Director works closely with the following individuals/entities:
– GME Office, including Wellness Counselors
– GME Leadership including Assistant Dean, Associate Dean and Vice Dean
– Residency and fellowship Program Directors, Chiefs, and Program Administrators
– Chair (and Emeritus Chair) of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
– Washington Physician’s Health Program (WPHP)
– Consulting psychiatrist and others, Learning Specialist(s) and Community Provider(s)

REQUIREMENTS
Master’s in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology. Licensure as a mental health professional (LICSW, LMHC) by the Washington State Department of Health.

Four plus years’ experience in:
– Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders including suicidality, behavior disorders, and post-partum depression.
– Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
– Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity.
– Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
– Experience and comfort working with victims of interpersonal violence, with racially and ethnically diverse populations, and with LGBTQ clients.
– Familiarity and practical experience working with models of time-limited and evidence-based psychotherapy.

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=171055&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

The Evans Coalition (EPOC, PCD, EISA, NOW, and OiP) are proud to present:
The Summit on Race and Equity in Public Policy
Saturday, February 15, 2020
10:30 am to 5:00 pm
UW Husky Union Building (the HUB), Room 211-A

At the Summit, we will be joined by Dr. Ben Danielson from the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, and Esther Lucero, CEO of the Seattle Indian Health Board, for our keynotes in the morning and afternoon, respectively. We will also host workshops on topics that include White Allyship; How to apply intersectional, anti-racist theory and strategies to public policy; Community Organizing & Public Policy with a racial equity lens; and How to effectively and equitably involve marginalized communities in the policy process. It is going to be an amazing day!

Lunch is included with the purchase of a ticket.
Tickets can be purchased here:
http://bit.ly/2RMNuoq

Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS)

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 6, 2020

The undergraduate Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship competition has been re-opened, with an extended deadline of March 6. Please apply as soon as possible once the application portal reopens on February 14.

Languages supported by South Asia Center FLAS are Bengali (Bangla), Hindi, Persian, and Urdu. Other South Asian languages subject to approval.

Eligibility: applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS, for study in India) and South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI, for study at UW-Madison) are options for summer language study.

The AIIS application deadline has passed, but they will accept late applications by February 19: http://www.indiastudies.org/language-programs/

The SASLI application deadline is April 1, but they ask for applications as soon as possible to ensure enrollments: https://sasli.wisc.edu/

The FLAS application portal will reopen on February 14 and close at 5:00pm PST, March 6, 2020.

FLAS application guidelines and more information: https://jsis.washington.edu/advise/funding/flas/

“HYPERTENSION: HISTORY, IMPACT, & INTERVENTIONS” – with Dr. Jason Umans

on Tuesday, February 25^th 2020 12:30pm-1:30pm PST

Please register here.

Native-CHART aims to improve control of blood pressure and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with diagnosed hypertension.

Hello! Our group is looking for users of Tableau Desktop to participate in a usability study in exchange for a Tableau gift card. Snacks will be provided! If you’re interested, please take a minute to fill out this short survey. Thanks in advance!

https://forms.gle/iHoE1TwprtyLwGfG7

UW Diversity Leadership Conference  is held on Friday, February 21, from 3-7 pm it is an afternoon skill-building and intergroup dialogue conference. The theme of this year’s conference is The Personal Is Political: Showing Up for Ourselves and Others in Solidarity.

Students who attend the workshops will learn how to navigate conversations regarding the upcoming election year and propel them forward towards meaningful opportunities on and off-campus. The conference is catered by Bay Laurel with sweet treats from Seattle Pops. Students will also have the opportunity to win raffle prizes in the form of gift cards to Trader Joe’s, Safeway, and Starbucks. 

Student Registration page to sign up and attend

If you have any questions or concerns about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact eccprgms@uw.edu . 

The Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a “Writing a Teaching Statement” workshop for graduate students and postdocs next Wednesday, February 19, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Discover what teaching statements can look like, how to develop one (even if you have never been a TA), review examples, and brainstorm with peers. (flyer attached)

Register at: bit.ly/teachingStatement

Winter Job & Internship Fair this Thursday, Feb 13^th from 1-5pm in the HUB ballrooms.

We will have 125 employers ready to meet our UW students and recent alumni from all 3 campuses – this event is open to all majors. Attached is the list of employers in attendance. Nervous students? Feel free to direct them to this page, “What to Expect at a Career Fair”, or to one of our workshops below.

View the list of employers that will be present: 2020 Winter Fair Employers

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) is searching for a Reader/Grader for BSE 309, Creativity and Innovation, during Spring 2020.  The job posting with full details and the SEFS Application form are attached to this email.

Interested applicants, please fill out the attached SEFS ASE Application Form, including the course number and quarter, and email Nekya Johnson at nekyaj@uw.edu by Wednesday, February 24th, 2020.

View Application Here: SEFS ASE Application 2019-20

Be sure to apply before the priority deadline: 2/15 to be considered for scholarships!!

Social Work Spain: Social Justice in Times of Crisis

UW Center, León, Spain

August 23 – September 16

Directors: Carrie Lanza and William Vesneski

SOC WF 497 (undergraduate), SOC W 597 (graduate)

VLPA and writing credit available!

5 credits for all students

The application for the program is available, here

Concerned about tobacco use in kids?  Consider taking part in Tar Wars!

Tar Wars is a tobacco-free education program for fourth- and fifth-grade students. The program is designed to teach kids about the short-term health effects of tobacco use, the cost associated with using tobacco products, and the advertising techniques used by the tobacco industry to market their products to youth.

Please bookmark the following page as we will be updating it regularly as more schools sign up. We will also send out sign-up emails when more schools join, but it will always be this same link.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bbe4BHQidS2-oIyb9rreWyIYie7_CMzoBpp4YaXZHQo/edit?usp=sharing

On this document you will find the presentation dates and school info as well as the Tar Wars lead contact information if you have any questions. The Tar Wars leader will reach out to the volunteers who signed up to finalize transportation plans and timing a few days prior to each presentation. There is no limit on the number of volunteers each day (2-3 total is normal), and if you can only make a partial day then please communicate with the Tar Wars lead for that school.

 

Are you a current students, alumni, faculty, and staff that is working on research. starting your own non-profit, or working for an amazing organization that is social work related?
Apply to present this information in a 5-minute Lightning talk!
Event is in April. Apply by March 7 at bit.ly/LTpresenter
RSVP for the event at bit.ly/LT2020rsvp
Applications are open to current students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Real Time Human Services (RTHS), originally part of the West African Community Council (http://www.waccofseattle.org/), is a new and developing venture seeking to facilitate positive change and empowerment by assessing the needs of children, youth, and families and providing them with the best possible culturally relevant services to create a healthy and equitable environment where children, youth and families can receive treatment/counseling services to improve the quality of their lives.

About the Position- Family Therapist

RTHS is seeking talented and dedicated professionals to join its team of Family Therapists. RTHS is currently contracted with Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) to provide quality and timely Family Preservations Services, Incredible Years, and SafeCare services to its clients. RTHS is offering full-time, part-time, and contractual positions. RTHS working with DCYF to expand its services to include Crisis Family Intervention, Functional Family Therapy, Intensive Family Preservation Service, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Positive Parenting Program, and Promoting First Relationships.

For more details, please see the attached description.
RTHS Family Therapist Position – 1.1.20

Career Exploration Strategies: A Workshop for International Graduate Students

Monday, February 24 // 4 – 5 PM // HUB 332, UW Seattle Campus // Google Map (https://goo.gl/maps/jLjbmiB983NFqiW96)

Seating is limited to 30. RSVP is required. Please sign up via Google Form (https://forms.gle/5DJckpn9Q9jnWTzH8).

International graduate students (master’s and doctoral) are invited to join Core Programs for a hands-on workshop to start your career exploration. This tailored workshop will present an overview of career exploration strategies on the topics of networking, informational interviews, LinkedIn profile, and job search as an international graduate student. At the end of the one-hour workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify short-term and long-term career goals
• Learn tips and strategies on career exploration
• Draft a plan for a future informational interview
• Connect with peers who are also in the job search process

Free food and beverages will be provided. Send questions to Ziyan Bai at baiziyan@uw.edu.

Panel:  Social Demography of Homelessness

Friday, February 14th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 
Raitt Hall, Room 121

• “Housing and Food Insecurity among UW Students:
  Variation by Demographic and Economic Characteristics”
  RACHEL FYALL  –  UW Evans School of Public Policy and Governance

• “Homeless and Sleepless in Seattle”
  HORACIO DE IGLESIA
  UW Department of Biology

• “Designing & Learning from the Creating Moves to Opportunity Experience”
  ANDRIA LAZAGA
  Seattle Housing Authority

Upcoming film screening at the UW (free and catered) about the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)

the FB page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/464178457569791/.

Young Adult Grant Advisory Board is a small cohort of young adults who learn about and execute the process of disbursing a sizable sum of funds to agencies involved in addressing the homelessness crisis.

This program is funded by the Raikes Foundation.

More info about the program at: www.seattleymca.info/grants

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