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July 2024 Newsletter

Jul 02, 2024

Job Board: Mightier Clinical Services Licensed Clinician- Telehealth (Nevada) Developed at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Mightier believes in empowering every child to be their best self. Mightier is a chil...

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June 2024 Newsletter

Jun 02, 2024

From the pen of Rebecca S. Rogers, Ph.D., LMSW Board President Prioritizing Self-Care "You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first." - Norm Kelly Let's not just hear about self-care; let's practice it. As we enter the summer, I challenge you to prioritize self-care. Grab a pen and paper and write down three things you will do for yourself this summer. What activities help you switch off, relax, and rejuvenate? Our profession demands a lot from us, but it's time we demand a little more for ourselves. It's not being selfish; it&...

April 2024 Newsletter

Apr 02, 2024

From the Pen of our Member-At-Large, 2023-2025; Julie Devin, MSW, LCSW I, Julie A. Devin, LCSW, M-RAS am passionate about being an LCSW! Before getting my MSW at the University of Central Florida in 2013, I was a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for over 25 years and worked at such prestigious substance abuse, dual disorders, and eating disorders programs including Sierra Tucson, The Willough, and The Betty Ford Center. I decided to get my MSW at age 50 so I could work for the government and travel overseas. Returning to grad...

March 2024 Newsletter

Mar 02, 2024

Empowering Social Workers: Celebrate and Get Involved This Social Work Month Kyle Hillman, CAE Executive Director, NASW-Nevada Chapter As the Executive Director of the Nevada chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NV), I am thrilled to celebrate Social Work Month with all of you. This year, the national theme is "Empowering Social Workers," a call to action for all of us to recognize the critical role social workers play in our communities and the importance of supporting and engaging with our colleagues and professional associations. ...

Feb 2024 members newsletter

Feb 02, 2024

From the Pen of Southern Region Chair - 2022-2024; Amanda Simons, LCSW, M.Ed., C-SWWS, CTS I would like to take this time to introduce myself as your Southern Nevada representative. This is the beginning of my fifth year living here in Nevada. I moved from Richmond, Virginia with my father, son, dog, and cat. We have grown our family by two dogs and my son now lives in California. I am currently a Certified School Social Work Specialist working in the Clark County School District and also am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In my previous life, I was a Professional School Counselor. I had a calling to switch to soc...

January 2024 Members newsletter

Jan 01, 2024

https://conta.cc/3RMllge In this New Year, may you discover more personal and professional growth opportunities. We are thrilled to support you on this journey. May this year bring you balance and well-being in your professional and personal life. As we look forward to 2024, we hope to continue to provide you with high-quality continuing education and conferences. We are currently accepting applications for the NASW-Nevada Advisory Board for 2024-2026. We need you to be a part of your ass...

September 2023

Sep 01, 2023

From the Pen of NASW-Nevada Board President;

Rebecca Rogers, Ph.D., LMSW, M.Ed.

Hello NASW-NV members,

It is my honor and pleasure to serve as your next board president, and I welcome the opportunity to lead our organization into the future. As an active, engaged member since 2003, I’ve leaned into the wealth of professional resources, leadership opportunities, advocacy work, learning, and relationship building that NASW provides. I’ve served on various committees and been a board member in several roles since 2004 as well, including most recently that of Board Secretary (2019-2021).