Attention Students, trainees, and clinicians!
Are you seeking opportunities in mental/behavioral health and/or addiction professions? Check out this upcoming virtual job fair hosted by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)!
Employers will be looking for behavioral health clinicians including Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists before and after the event. Create your searchable profile on the Health Workforce Connector to be sure they can find you.
- See the world without leaving home
They have gathered employers from all over the United States, and they’ll all be available to you in a single virtual space. - Get connected
Dozens of recruiters will be online and eager to meet with you. - Choose your opportunity
Take your pick among hundreds of jobs available in communities across the nation.
- Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Private Practices
- Community Outpatient Facilities
- Correctional Facilities
- American Indian Health Facilities
- State or Local Health Departments
- Rural Health Clinics (certified) (RHCs)
- Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
- School Based Clinics
- Substance Use Disorder Facility
3,2,1 iRelaunch
iRelaunch is all about getting professionals back to work after a career break. They work with employers to create, implement and expand career reentry programs of all kinds, produce the largest and longest running dedicated career reentry event in the country – the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference, and have a fast-growing national community of over 56,000 relaunchers in all stages of returning to work. iRelaunch Chair and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen’s TED talk “How to get back to work after a career break” has viewed nearly 1.7 million times and translated into 29 languages.
Check out their award-winning podcast featuring advice, strategies and success stories on returning to work after a career break on iTunes: 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch
Sample podcasts include:
- How to Ace the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question and Set Yourself Apart
- Know Your Value: Comeback Careers
- After a Career Break: Secrets to Re-entering the Workforce
- Ace the Job Interview as a Relauncher
- A Deeper Dive into Interviews – Answering the Toughest Questions
Fellowship Spotlight and Informational Webinar: 2019 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program | Wednesday, October 10, 2018
2019 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program
(Application open at Noon EST, Tuesday, October 9, and close at Noon EST, Monday, October 22)
Want to make a difference through public service?
Since 1977, the PMF Program has matched outstanding graduate students with exciting Federal opportunities. This rigorous, two-year paid fellowship includes challenging assignments, developmental assignments, and networking opportunities. To become a PMF, you must participate in an rigorous, multi-step process, which includes an application, on-line assessment, and finalist selection. Finalists appointed as PMFs are hired by Federal Agencies and engage in solving domestic and/or international issues in areas such as public administration, engineering, technology, science, criminal justice, health, privacy, cybersecurity, and financial management, to name a few.
Recent graduates who completed an advanced degree two years prior to the application opening date and current graduate students who will complete their MSW by August 31, 2019 are eligible to apply.
For more information, register for the upcoming in-house informational webinar on Wednesday, October 10. Also, go to https://www.pmf.gov/.
Additional resources:
Tips for Maximizing Your New Connections After a Networking Event
Did you recently attend a networking event? Making connections is just the first step; now it’s time to follow up! See below for simple tips on building and growing your network.
Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections
- Send personalized thank you notes to the people you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
- Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some people prefer to keep their connections closed.
- If the people you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
- Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you pay it forward, the more you’ll get back.
Students and Alumni of Color Engage in Critical Conversations Regarding Career Success
On Monday evening, more than 60 students and alumni of color gathered for an intimate roundtable networking event aimed to provide a safe, open forum to discuss job searching and navigating the workplace as a person of color. Student attendees commented how valuable it was to be able to connect with alumni in senior level positions from a variety of organizations and receive their candid insights and advice.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our alumni guests, David Gopie ’00, Dianne Morales ’93, Dominic Cathey ’15, Eri Noguchi ’93, Jewel Mack ’92, Jillian Rose ’05, Kassandra Frederique ’10, Kenia Maldonado ’01, Kerron Norman ’02, Lisa Orbegoso ’05, Martine Baron ’98, Martinique Teperman, ’06, Micah Hasegawa ’15, Natalie Wright-Umoh ’03, Nathan Smith ’02, Trelan Holder ’06, and Walter Vega ’04, for taking time out of their evening to provide mentorship and support, as well as to our students who participated and helped make the event a great success!
Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections
- Send personalized thank you notes to the alumni you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
- Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some alumni may prefer to keep their connections closed.
- If the alumni you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
- Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you invest, the more you’ll get back.
Additional Resources for Networking
- CSSW Student and Alumni LinkedIn Group
Join a network of more than 2,700 students and alumni from CSSW to share and create new ideas, resources, and opportunities. - Columbia Alumni Directory
Research, identify, and connect with CSSW alumni at large, and soon, the wider Columbia Alumni Community. Second-year students can immediately access the site using their UNI and login. First-year students will receive access within the next few months.
Alumna Lakeya Cherry ’07 Selected to Receive Social Work Image Award of NASW-NYC Chapter
Lakeya currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international membership organization dedicated to strengthening leadership in health and human services. Read more about her background, achievements, and career in management on her featured profile.
Tips for Maximizing Your New Connections After a Networking Event
Did you recently attend a networking event? Making connections is just the first step; now it’s time to follow up! See below for simple tips on building and growing your network.
Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections
- Send personalized thank you notes to the people you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
- Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some people prefer to keep their connections closed.
- If the people you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
- Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you invest, the more you’ll get back.
Columbia University World Leaders Forum
President Lee C. Bollinger invites you to join him in welcoming global leaders to the 16th Annual World Leaders Forum.
Please note the following:
- Online registration is required and seating is limited.
- Please visit the World Leaders Forum website to view the most up-to-date schedule and to register to attend programs.
- Registration is open to current students, faculty, and staff from Columbia University, Barnard College, and Teachers College.
- All events will be held in the Rotunda of Low Memorial Library unless otherwise noted.
*Additional World Leaders Forum programs are likely to be added as speaker participation is confirmed. Please check the World Leaders Forum website regularly for event schedule updates.
Schedule of Events
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Can the EU be True to its Values? First Vice-President of the European Commission H.E. Frans Timmermans
Online registration is required and is currently open. To register, click here.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 @ 10:00 a.m.
World Leaders Forum: Italy and the Broader Mediterranean: Responding to Challenges, Seizing Opportunities
Online registration will open on Thursday, September 20th.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Lerner Hall Auditorium
These World Leaders Forum events are part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). Please register to attend via the ICSD website, where student tickets are free. By registering, you may attend this session only, or the entire conference.
@ 9:15 a.m.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand
@ 10:15 a.m.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
@ 4:15 p.m.
President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 1:30 p.m.
The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright: Global Challenges of Today – Commemorating Václav Havel
Online registration is required and is currently open. To register, click here.
Student Spotlight: Bethany (Betsy) Miles, MSW ’19
Columbia School of Social Work students and graduates are making an impact locally and across the globe! Read below about Bethany (Betsy) Miles ’19 and her summer experience in Uganda.
Student Spotlight: Bethany (Betsy) Miles, MSW ’19
2018 Tamer Fellow
Concentration: Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice
Field of Practice: Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities
What led you to pursue your MSW here at CSSW?
I’ve long been passionate about social work’s mission to enhance the well-being of humans, particularly on an international level. In college, I majored in International Studies and Human Rights and Humanitarianism. During this time, I studied post-genocide peacebuilding abroad in Rwanda which sparked my interest in mental health and psychosocial support in conflict settings. After college, I worked as the Intake Coordinator at Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture. As the first point of contact for clients entering the program, I heard hundreds of trauma narratives during my time there. However, without the clinical knowledge and skills to provide clients with more comprehensive care, I felt overwhelmed and disempowered in my work. This motivated me to go back to school for social work, choosing CSSW for its focus in international social work and diverse location in New York City.
Tell us about your experience working as a Tamer Fellow* in Uganda.
This past summer, I received a fellowship through the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School. Through this fellowship, I was able to work with a Ugandan community-based organization at the UNHCR Nyakabande Transit Camp. At the transit camp, I provided psychosocial services to Congolese and Burundian refugees including needs assessments, individual counseling, support groups, and crisis support. Through this experience, I learned a great deal about both the importance and challenges of social work practice in humanitarian emergency settings. Social work’s person-in-environment perspective required that I considered my clients’ presenting issues in relation to experiences of trauma and adversity. It also meant understanding the ways in which the cultural identities of myself, clients and colleagues influenced our values, attitudes, behaviors and relationships. Furthermore, working in an incredibly underresourced and fast-paced setting required that I be adaptive and creative in my practice. Lastly, my role as a social worker in the camp compelled me to navigate the camp’s structures and systems in order to advocate for the basic needs and rights of my clients.
How did you learn about the opportunity?
I found the internship through a former colleague at Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, who’s currently the Program Manager for Friends of Kisoro. For anyone seeking similar internships, I recommend being proactive in making connections with individuals who are working in the field — you never know where there might be an opportunity!
Where do you see yourself in the future?
My work at the transit camp was an invaluable experience. And I am excited to return this coming January to continue facilitating psychosocial support groups and trainings to camp staff. After graduating from CSSW, I hope to continue practicing social work in humanitarian settings.
*The Tamer Fellowship provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students at Columbia, Barnard, and Columbia-affiliated institutions engaged in summer internships that create social and environmental value. Read more about the program here.
STUDENTS: Interested in sharing your career story with us? We would love to hear about your unique path to CSSW, the experiences you’ve had through our MSW program, and how they have shaped your career development and goals thus far.
Fill out this questionnaire for a potential feature in our enews!
Identity and Inclusion Workshop Series (FREE Professional Development!)
Did you know that the Office of Multicultural Affairs offers free interactive diversity and inclusion workshops open to all students, faculty, and staff? It’s accessible to a variety of prior engagement levels and facilitated with warmth by the members of the Multicultural Affairs team.
These are great opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in building community and cross-cultural understanding, supporting historically and socially marginalized communities, and promoting sustainable social change. Sign up for one or as many as your schedule allows!
Upcoming topics including Privilege & Oppression, Allyship & Solidarity, Communicating Across Cultures, Microaggressions, and CU Safe Zone. See full details here.