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146. Interstate Licensing Compact Updates Nov 26, 2023

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One Social Work degree for many states? This may be a reality but not without it's fair share of drama/complexities. This week we are sharing updates about the new Social Work Interstate Compact. What does this mean for you with a Social Work degree? How is this helpful in your career and for our industry? And finally, what are the barriers to having this implemented? Matt Shafer currently serves as the Deputy Director at the National Center for Interstate Compacts at The Council of State Governments. Matt works with state legislators and stakeholder groups to support the enactment of compacts for cosmetology, massage therapy, social work, dietitians, and dentistry. Matt has vast experience developing and building consensus on policy options for state legislators. Matt has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kentucky. ____________________________________ ⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List ⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS ⁠RISE Directory⁠ - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. ⁠Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage⁠ ⁠TDC Continuing Education Courses⁠ ⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠ Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

145. School Social Work Coaching and Consulting Nov 19, 2023

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What is the difference between a School Social Worker and a School Social Work Coach? This is what we will dive into on this podcast episode with Jocelyn Sailor, MSW, LCSW. She will share what this is and how you can get started in this too.

Jocelyn Sailor is a licensed clinical social worker and school social work coach in Connecticut. Jocelyn is the owner of School Social Work Solutions LLC, a mental health brand that empowers, educates, and provides resources to school social workers and social work students. Jocelyn created the first planner for school social workers, The School Social Work Solutions Academic Resource Planner. Jocelyn empowers school social workers to position themselves to be the mental health experts in their schools by creating systems, developing boundaries and implementing radical self care. She has a passion for working with youth as she has worked in various social work roles having a positive impact on children and families for 15 years through child welfare, medical social work, private practice therapy, and school social work. You can follow Jocelyn’s platform on instagram @schoolsocialworksolutions and at www.schoolswsolutions.com .

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144. How to be an Expert Mental Health Media Consultant Nov 16, 2023

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In this podcast episode we are speaking with Dr. Nashira Kayode, LCSW about her career as a Mental Health Media Consultant. She shares how she transitioned into this line of work from a county role, what this type of work entails, expected salary, and how you can get started too! Dr. Nashira Kayode has her PhD in Public Policy and Administration with a Specialization in Criminal Justice. She is also an LCSW and completed her MSW at Loma Linda University. Dr. Nashira has over 17 years of experience working directly with clients and creating programs within county and state agencies that service diverse populations with severe mental illness. ____________________________________ ⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List ⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS ⁠RISE Directory⁠ - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. ⁠Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage⁠ ⁠TDC Continuing Education Courses⁠ ⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠ Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

143. Military Social Work Nov 06, 2023

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In this podcast episode we are talking with Earvin Casciano about Military Social Work. We will answer, what does a military social worker do? What does a typical day look like? And how would we get started in this area. Listen in to learn more about this career path!

Earvin Casciano is a current MSW Candidate at Florida State University. He is a full-time nonprofit worker, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, and AmeriCorps alumnus. Earvin currently interns at Covenant House Georgia, a youth homeless shelter.

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142. Social Work Salaries with NASW-NYS Oct 30, 2023

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In this episode we are talking with Olivia Know, MSW who is the Policy Coordinator for NASW-NYS and was the lead person for the "NASW-NYS 2022 Social Work Salary Analysis Report". We are talking about some of the key findings, what was surprising in the research and we answer "where do we go from here?". Links from the episode: Findings From Three Years of Surveys of New Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=1_j2EXVNspY%3D&portalid=0 Crisis in Care: High stress, low pay impact on New York State Employed Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=1_j2EXVNspY%3D&portalid=0 NASW-NYS 2022 Social Work Salary Analysis Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nxs0tq6g2odtw4o/NASW-NYS%202022%20Social%20Work%20Salary%20Analysis%20Report.pdf?dl=0

In 2022, Olivia earned a Masters in social work with a specialization in community, policy, and political social action. While Olivia was completing her MSW, she served as the NASW-NYS Chapter’s policy assistant. In this position, Olivia coordinated the Chapter’s first in-person advocacy day, assists with developing the Chapter’s policy priorities and provides information to members on New York state policy relevant to the social work profession. Olivia became the Policy Coordinator at NASW-NYS in March 2023.

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141. AI for Social Workers Oct 23, 2023

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How much would a personal assistant help you in your Social Work role? Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) is as close as you're going to get! In this episode with Ernesto Bejarano, MSW we talk about how AI can help you in your role as a Social Worker, with your resume, and even as a Social Work student. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly that we all need to know now that AI is here to stay.

Ernesto is an award winning social work professional with almost 30 years of experience in the field. He has applied his social work background in public service, elected office, as a digital content creator, and more. Ernesto has most recently released the Social Work Magic AI Tool and a book entitled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Social Workers".
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140. How to Become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Oct 16, 2023

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Have you considered become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)? This episode will break down the steps it takes to get this license in the United States. Since this process is different in each state this episode will give you a high level overview of the entire process and break down what you need to know. Listen in if you are a clinical social work student, if you have applied for your social work degree, or if you would like more clarity around the process it takes to earn your LCSW.

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⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠

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139. Create Wealth in Social Work Oct 09, 2023

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In this episode of "Social Workers Rise," host Catherine Moore, LCSW, welcomes Eva Ford, MSSW, a visionary and advocate for social workers' financial well-being. They discuss Eva's journey from financial struggle to wealth consciousness and her role as a catalyst for social workers to embrace abundance and financial empowerment. They also dive into the upcoming Social Work Wealth Conference, a groundbreaking event that aims to redefine the narrative around social workers and wealth. Eva highlights the importance of viewing money as a tool for positive impact and encourages social workers to invest in themselves and their financial education. Eva shares her vision for the conference, which includes a diverse lineup of speakers, from angel investors to founders of financial technology companies, offering valuable insights and opportunities for social workers to explore wealth-building avenues. The conversation emphasizes the changing landscape of the social work profession and the need for social workers to embrace financial empowerment, both individually and collectively. Eva's passion for supporting social workers in creating meaningful change shines through as she discusses her desire to become an angel investor and give back to the community. This episode serves as an inspiring call to action for social workers to take charge of their financial futures and embrace the possibilities of wealth creation. For more information about Eva Ford and the Social Work Wealth Conference, visit richsocialworker.com and socialworkwealthconference.com. You can also follow @SWwealth on Instagram for updates and resources related to financial empowerment for social workers.

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138. How to write your MSW personal statement Oct 02, 2023

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Applying to the Master of Social Work program - writing a strong personal statement for grad school.
Michelle Bruxer, MSW, RSW is the Founder of MSW Helper, which is a resource hub for Master of Social Work Applicants. Michelle started MSW Helper after applying to her Master of Social Work and realizing how little support there is for people who are applying to an often-competitive program. Michelle and her team strive to support the next generation of social workers and increase confidence in the application process through personal statement editing services, webinars, and other resources.

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⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠

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137. Emotional Support Animals Sep 25, 2023

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This week we are talking with Dan Maigler, LCSW about Emotional Support Animals (ESA).
How is an ESA different from a therapy animal?
What qualifications do we need as a mental health provider to write an ESA letter?
Who benefits from having an ESA?
What kind of training is available for therapists to confidently write an ESA letter for their client?
... and more!
Learn more about Paws for Patrick here.

Dan Maigler is a school social worker, therapist in private practice, host of the Not Allowed to Die Podcast about mental health, and the Mental Health Advisor for Paws for Patrick, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the love of animals to the people who need it the most. Paws for Patrick helps young people with mental health issues to acquire emotional support animals and connects them with therapists who will write pro-bono ESA letters for those who qualify.
Emotional Support Animals | Paws for Patrick
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⁠On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality ⁠

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