Get to Know our MSW student Representative Camille Martin – MSW Student, Columbia University
Hello NASW-NV members,
My name is Camille Martin and I am very excited to be joining the Nevada Chapter of NASW as the MSW student representative! I live in Henderson but this fall I will be continuing my second year of an online MSW through Columbia University and plan to graduate in May. In my former career, I was a kindergarten teacher and it was working in public education that inspired my interest in social work. I love that social work seeks to support people and create change on a micro and macro level. So far my experience has been mostly in the microsphere. Last year I interned with Elizabeth Serna, LCSW, of SEED Therapy in a private practice setting. Additionally, through the health services department at Columbia, I have been trained to serve as a peer well-being advocate and am in the process of obtaining my Health and Wellness Coaching Certification. I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with NASW to learn more about our social work community in Nevada, the strengths and needs of our members, and how we can support each other. I have lived in Southern Nevada for six years and absolutely love it here and consider it home! In my personal life, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends camping, and traveling. Thank you for this opportunity to serve on the board. I look forward to working with all of you!
Camille Martin
NASW- Nevada MSW Student Representative, Columbia University
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Thursday, November 2 &
Friday, November 3, 2023
11.0 Live Virtual CEUs Available
Ethics, Cultural Competency and Suicide Prevention!
Register Today!
Dates: Thursday, November 2 & Friday, November 3, 2023
Times:
- Thursday | 9:00 am–2:30 pm
- Friday | 9:00 am–2:30 pm
Schedule and Classes:
CEUs: Up to 11.0 CEUs available including CEUs fulfilling requirements for ethics, cultural competency, and suicide prevention!
Advertise: Promote your organization in our Exhibit Hall, the Conference Marketing Brochure, or Co-Sponsorship! Click here to learn more and sign-up to exhibit.
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Director Of Human Services- Washoe County
Annual Salary: $184,683.20 - $258,564.80
Application deadline: 9/19/2023
About the Position:
The Director of Human Services administers the Washoe County Human Services Agency including the development and administration of social services programs; represents the department on a variety of matters at the state and County level; and performs related work as required.
This mission-critical position ensures quality service to the County’s most vulnerable populations; long-term visioning, effective leadership, team building, leading large-scale systems change, and role-modeling the County’s values (Integrity, Communication and Quality Public Service) are foundational. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading teams and projects related to human and social services in addition to a proven track record of successful collaboration with appointed and elected officials at all levels of an organization. She/he is approachable, engaging, and dedicated to a team-oriented environment where sharing information, ideas, and feedback is modeled by leadership and supported. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the County’s established vision, mission, and organizational priorities and will collaborate with other department heads to strategize, prioritize, and execute programs and services. This individual will be a creative problem-solver with proven community relationships and will be motivated by meeting the needs of individual clients and the community as a whole.
The Mission
The Human Services Agency Director represents the County on a variety of human service-related matters and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to engender trust and establish highly effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization including employees, elected officials, peers, stakeholder organizations, and the public. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to make effective and high-profile presentations to a variety of audiences including state and local elected officials, non-profit and related stakeholder organizations, and the members of the community.
The mission of the Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) is to promote the health, safety and well-being of children, adults and seniors who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. We provide an array of protective and supportive services to families and individuals to enhance their quality of life by ensuring they are optimizing their self-reliance and self-sufficiency, as we strive to have a strengthened, safe, and thriving community.
For additional information and to apply please visit: governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty
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Committee/Task Forces 2023-2024
The NASW-Nevada Chapter seeks volunteers in every part of the state to volunteer on chapter committees or task forces to support events and chapter priorities.
NASW is your association. Why not take advantage of all the opportunities it has to offer? Within each of our regions are ongoing leadership opportunities, CEU workshops, and networking events organized just for you. NASW-Nevada is your networking link to what’s going on in your community and the social work profession at large. This is your professional organization—make the most of your membership, and get involved!
Consider joining one of the many committees and task forces within the NASW-Nevada Chapter.
For 2023-2024 they include:
- Licensure Task Force - Review current existing licensure practices and make recommendations to the state on how to streamline licensure, create a more equitable path, and support Nevada students. In formation*
- Conference Committee - assists in education review, promotes the event, and solicit sponsor/exhibitors. In formation*
- Rural/Frontier Committee - standing committee tasked with looking for ways to better integrate rural social workers into the association. Currently Active. Summer Hiatius starts June 1st.
- Racial Equity Committee - standing committee tasked with reviewing current issues around racial equity. Currently Active.
- Membership and Community Outreach Committee - standing committee to work with community partners to further recruit members and inform the social work profession on NASW activities. In formation*
*Committees that are designated as "in formation" are committees that are currently not meeting but in which the association will be launching when needed or the applicable time period arrives. Committees marked "currently active", are currently meeting and have a formal charge.
Additional opportunities and task forces may be added throughout the year as needed by the Board of Directors. Updated opportunities will be reflected on the NASW-NV website and via email news blasts.
If you're interested in serving on one of these advisory groups, please complete an NASW-Nevada Committee Volunteer interest form.
Upcoming Committee Meetings!
- Rural/Frontier Social Work Committee - Second Tuesday of every month, 5:00 PM. Summer Hiatius starts June 1st.
- Racial Equity Committee - Second Monday every month, 6:00 PM
Email admin.naswnv@socialworkers.org to Join the meetings!
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Call for Workshop Speakers!
Are you a speaker? or an expert in your field?
We are looking for speakers for our NASW-Nevada-hosted Education workshops. We have openings for August, September, and October.
Topics can include but not limited to:
Substance Abuse/Use
Social Justice
LGBTQ+ Issues
Workplace Conflict Management
Ethics
Aging
Child Abuse/Family Violence
Children, Youth, & Families
Clinical/Behavioral Health
Spirituality/Mind-Body Wellness
If you or someone you know would be interested use the form below to connect with us!
Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/x5oe7n115szsiw/
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NASW-Nevada Hosted Education:
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Beyond Self-Care: Tending to the Wounded Healer
Date: Friday, September 15th, at 10 am PT
Venue: Zoom
Description: In this field, we are encouraged to practice self-care, but not often encouraged to take a deeper look at what comprises “wellness” and what gets in the way. Professionals are expected to know the latest evidenced-based tools to support clients, but are we practicing what we preach? This is not a fluffy self-care seminar, but rather a call to action designed to challenge participants to step into their own healing with courage. This seminar will invite participants to reflect on their own self-care, their relationship to the larger socio-political landscape, and how each of these areas impacts client outcomes.
Presenter: Sarah Buino is a speaker, teacher, therapist, and the founder of the group therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy and consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. She is a member of the adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago.
Sarah hosts the podcast Conversations With a Wounded Healer which examines the role of one’s own healing while being a care-giving professional.
Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z1p8cd1d029hrdp/
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Laughter-Therapy
Date: Thursday, October 19th at 5 pm
Location: Zoom
Description: Come laugh along with Julie Devin, LCSW as she helps you cope with stress and burnout! Learn to lighten up and embrace gratitude and the art of not taking oneself so seriously! Don't suppress laughter or it could spread to other parts of your body! Re-discover the 'elf' in yourself and find joy in little life adventures!
Presenter: Julie Devin, LCSW-MRAS has been a humor-related speaker for 30+ years stateside and around the world. She proudly has worked at Sierra Tucson The Betty Ford Center, The Willough and most recently for the U.S. Army in Germany and S. Korea and currently for the U.S. Air Force at Nellis AFB. She embraces gratitude change and loves new adventures. While she takes her work very seriously, she is able to laugh at herself and life's unpredictability She is a world traveler and cat lover. Wheeee!
Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z15qobkw03t5zmp/
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The Ethics of Working with Difficult Clients
Date: Monday, December 5th at 10 am
Location: Zoom
Description: Most of us think of 'ethics' as simply doing the right thing, but with new discoveries in behavioral science, the end of the pandemic, followed by a digital takeover, --the ethics of a humanizing therapeutic relationship with each client might be planned and practiced To mirror, join, and support a struggling client's effort towards better mental and emotional health--perhaps this requires new levels of truth. It's genuine to not know the answer, to admit a mistake, or to remain Kind and present with a difficult client. Professional and well-boundaried first, you embody the ethic of social work, then you practice with a renewed and genuine care for the human being; we all are becoming.
Presenter: Marilyn Hengst received Best Actress Award upon graduating BA in Drama from Principia College. She won the Playwrighting Award in graduate school at SIU. Her professional acting work started in 1970 with the movie "Bananas".She married Jeff Hamln, they had one child, both their careers flourished, but she became more interested in studying Modern Psychoanalysis than Acting. Opps--it caused a divorce! Free to Learn:1996 an MSW Degree from Yeshiva University, in 2000 a PhD, in 2008 an LCSW in NV.
Cost: 1 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)
Sgin up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/z1uq0asu1tw1a1a/
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Family Matters of The Adoption Triad and the Social Work Heroes Behind Them
Date: Monday, February, 12th at 10 am
Location: Zoom
Description: The journey of adoption extends beyond the finalization court date, in fact, adoption is a journey that is present throughout the lives of everyone in the adoption triad (adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents). During my presentation, I aim to educate other social work professionals on who the members of the adoption triad are, what the challenges/experiences are for each party, why it matters and how other social work professionals can use their experience to provide needed resources for those in the triad.
Presenter: Alexandra Hoops is a licensed social worker in Nevada who holds a Master of Social Work as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
With a career of nearly 10 years in the field, Alexandra serves as the Director of Adoption Services for Loving Hearts Adoption Services. In her role, Alexandra is responsible for facilitating infant adoptions, developing educational programs, leading birth mother support groups and more.
Cost: 1 CEU / $15 Nonmember / $10 NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)
Sign up here: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/ziuvyrl1qxa3nd/
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News to highlight!
NASW Seeks Public Comment for Draft Clinical Social Work Standards
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Task Force for Clinical Social Work Practice Standards is pleased to announce the attached draft entitled, "NASW Standards for Clinical Social Workers in Social Work Practice," is now available for public comment. The draft offers guidance to clinical social workers in all clinical settings and serves as a benchmark for the services they provide.
The public comment period begins July 28 and ends September 15, 2023. The document is available for review at read clinical social work standards draft.
Read the Clinical Standards here
To Give Public Comments Click here
NASW Foundation to Mark 27th Anniversary with Social Work Pioneer Inductions in Washington D.C.
The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) on Oct. 14 will commemorate the 27th anniversary of its NASW Social Work Pioneers® program with a celebration featuring some of the most influential social workers in the nation, including the posthumous induction of NAACP co-founder William Edward Burghardt “W.E.B.” DuBois (1868-1963). Read more here
NASW Member Voices: Supreme Courts Ends Affirmative Action. What are the Implications?
By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on June 29 made a ruling on affirmative action that will have profound and long-term implications for the country.
With a 6-3 majority decision, SCOTUS declared in Students for Fair Admissions inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. More directly, the ruling forbids all colleges and universities in the United States from taking race into consideration when admitting students. Read the Full Statement Here
ChatGPT and Social Work: Be Excited, Curious, and Skeptical
It’s free. It’s fast. It’s exciting. It’s also unsettling for most, and upsetting for more than a few, who worry it could take away their livelihood — or upend their lives.
Haven’t tried ChatGPT yet? When you do, you’ll be in the minority if you aren’t blown away. It exudes an uncanny if not eerie, human-like cadence. The tone is smooth, friendly, and reassuring. It all somehow feels familiar, like chatting with a trusted — and remarkably intelligent — old friend.
But it’s not your friend. It’s a computer algorithm. If that’s unclear, just ask ChatGPT:
“Can you explain what a computer algorithm is?”
“Sure, I'd be happy to explain what a computer algorithm is. An algorithm is a set of instructions or a procedure used to solve a problem or perform a specific task. In computer science, an algorithm is typically a step-by-step procedure that is designed to be executed by a computer program.”
Social work, welcome to — and get ready for — the new world with ChatGPT. Read the Full Article Here!
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Licensing Changes Coming in 2024:
As of January 1, 2024, ALL licensees must complete two (6.0) CEUs in Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion during their CEU collection cycle. These CEUs are an addition to the mandated CEUs on suicide prevention that you upload with your renewals now. Read the Approved content for Diversity CEUs
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Your Nevada chapter is here to help!
Check out some of the on-demand classes that meet this new requirement!
A Conversation About Healing Racism
This Northeastern District cultural competency CEU Virtual Training will explore and discuss how racism has shaped our personal and professional lives.
Credit(s):1.5 CEU
Course Number: IL20200715
Duration:1 hour 26 minutes
Access: Available for 5 months after purchase
Non-Member $38.00 - Member $23.00
Sign up here ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/48db64db-e240-46d3-9994-5b04ebe6878e
Suicide Prevention: Black Youth Lives Matter Too!
In the last several decades, suicide attempts among black adolescents has increased by 73% while attempts among white youth have decreased. Why aren't we sounding the alarm and doing more to raise awareness of this crisis? During this workshop, we will discuss the additional challenges faced by black youth, explore strategies to break down barriers, increase cultural competency amongst providers and the role of racial socialization as a protective strategy in reducing suicide attempts amongst black youth.
Credit(s): 3 Suicide, Diversity / Social & Cultural Competence
Course Number: NYS20220819
Original Program Date: August 19, 2022
Duration:2 hours 47 minutes
Access: Available for 5 months after purchase
Non-Member $75.00 - Member $30.00
Sign up here ---> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/7c1d4f95-81bc-407f-b96e-ca8974308e26
LGBTQ+ Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: “Somewhere” Over the Rainbow"
The National Institutes of Health have designated sexual and gender minorities (SGM), also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, intersex, and other people.
The National Institutes of Health have designated sexual and gender minorities (SGM), also known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, intersex, and other people who do not “fit” within the traditional heteronormative binaries as health disparate populations. SGM experience significantly higher rates of mood, anxiety, and behavioral/substance use disorders, suicidality among other mental health issues. Emerging evidence indicates that SGM also have significantly higher rates of some chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes. In this presentation, Dr. Hoy-Ellis will share how past and ongoing marginalization, exclusion, and discrimination are the ‘causes of these health conditions through the framework of the Health Equity Promotion Model. He will also offer key strategies for providing culturally sensitive, effective services for SGM, from adolescence through older adulthood.
Credit(s):1.5 Ethics
Course Number: UT20220322-5
Duration:1 hour 26 minutes
Access: Available for 5 months after purchase
Non-Member $25.00 Member $15.00 Student $10.00
Sign up here----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/fa5e6980-2a0c-4318-ba7c-1ed51d1fc9ca
Cultural Diversity, Cultural Competence, and Ethical Social Work Practice
The United States of the 21st century is a patchwork land of many cultures: racial, ethnic, religious, geographic, gender, age, and even physical status. Each culture has its own worldview, relationship guidelines, family structure, spiritual mindsets, and values. In their work, social workers inevitably encounter persons from cultures different from their own, and these differences can be challenging obstacles to effective, ethical practice.
The values of the profession, as articulated in the NASW Code of Ethics, ask us to honor the dignity and worth of our clients, to respect their autonomy, and to practice competently. The ethical mandate of competence includes what has been called “Cultural Competence”.
We will address the idea that some situations may make ethical competence impractical or impossible, and approaches to these situations. We will also address the benefit, when working cross-culturally, of maintaining an attitude of humility and interest in other cultures.
Credit(s):1.5 Clinical
1.5 Ethics
Course Number: VT20210317
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Access: Available for 6 months after purchase
Non-Member $35.00 - Member $25.00
Sign up here: ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/f2c271cd-6c76-42d0-9fef-825591921d64
Historical Trauma in Tribal Cultures: What Social Workers Need to Know
Presented by Sarah Deer, J.D.
In this webinar, participants will learn about historical trauma and why it matters to social workers. The workshop presenter will provide historical background on tribal
communities in the United States and how historical trauma manifests itself in contemporary settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the phrase “historical trauma”
- Learn about important areas of knowledge about Native people, including diversity, history, culture, and contemporary realities
- Discuss some differences between some native cultures and Judeo-Christian cultures.
- Describe several protective factors that support the resilience of Native people.
Credit(s):1.5 Social & Cultural Competence
Course Number: WI-2020-AC-DeerHistoricalTrauma
Original Program Date: October 24, 2019Duration:1 hour 16 minutes
Access: Available for 5 months after purchase
Non-Member - $52.00
Member - $37.00
Member-Retired/Student/Unemployed - $30.00
Sign up here ----> https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/f31edf44-68ab-49f7-a82e-9d85dbe3c42f
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Member Benefit Highlight: Nevada MyNASW
Many of you may know about the National MyNASW Community, an online forum to connect with other NASW members throughout the country. Did you know that the NASW-NV Chapter has their own private board just for members in Nevada?
This was a project brought to us from the Rural Task Force to create a space for all Nevada members who are social workers (and student members) to be able to reach out to each other, engage with the community and get your questions answered. Please feel free to bring up topics that are important to you and those for which you may need feedback. Do you need a referral for a client? What about a question on a certain methodology or service. The Nevada MyNASW board is your tool to reach members across the state. You can even email them securely directly through the website.
Access to this online forum is included in your NASW membership. All you must do is log in to the MyNASW forum (login is the same as the member profile login on the national site) and then go to Chapter Communities and click on Nevada!
Click here!
Please note: Advertising products or services is not allowed on MyNASW Nevada board including non-NASW CEU events and job listings. Also NASW-Nevada takes allegations of hostile conduct/harassment seriously, any use of MyNASW board to harass another member will result in loss of privileges to use the board and referral to NASW ethics review.
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