Category: professional development

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Department of Health-Sponsored Scholarships for Professional Development Trainings

From the Outreach Training Institute:

With funding from the NYS Department of Health’s Workforce Retraining Initiative,Outreach Training Institute is accepting applications for full scholarships for health workers interested in being trained in the following evidence-based practices: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Overview and Applications in Substance Abuse Treatment.
These courses provide continuing education hours for CASACs, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists!
Eligibility for scholarships include the county in which applicants are employed. Applicants must be employed in a healthcare facility* located in an eligible county. For a snapshot, please view the chart below.

Their 4-hour SBIRT trainings in September at both locations are happening soon – apply early!

For more information regarding training descriptions and scholarship eligibility requirements, please visit their website.

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Project REACH Fellowship | Apply by September 6

The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research is offering the Project REACH Fellowship in Fall 2019, a ten-week training on implementing communication strategies to community outreach and engagement. Graduate students will be partnered with a community-based organization for the entire training to co-develop outreach tools for the organization’s client engagement efforts. The Fellowship is an worthwhile opportunity for students to learn how to communicate and engage stakeholders as well as practice working collaboratively with other professionals from various fields. They are keen to have students apply from different schools at Columbia, including the School of Social Work!
 

Some of the organizations participating in Fall 2019, that students could be partnered with, include: 

  • ARC Seniors consists of three senior centers and provides transportation to seniors in the Washington Heights and Harlem communities. ARC Seniors works to ensure that older adults in these communities continue to have a  high quality of life. 
  • Coalicion Mexicana seeks to empower Latinx youth and families in New York City.  
  • El Nido de Esperanza offers a variety of services geared towards parents and children. Areas that are covered by these services include nutrition, education, safety and community building.  

See the attached flyer below for more information about the Fellowship. You can also check out our their instagram account (@irvinginstitute_projectreach) or facebook page (Irving Institute – Project REACH) for more information.

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Free Technical and Soft Skills Training

Did you know that as a CSSW student, you have free access to self-training for hundreds of software tools as well as personal and professional development via Lynda.com, also known as LinkedIn Learning?

Click here to explore online tutorials on an array of topics from data science to program and project management.

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2019 APPAM Research Conference in Denver, Colorado | November 7 – 9, 2019

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Rising to the Challenge:
Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence
November 7 – 9, 2019 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel | Denver, Colorado

The APPAM 2019 Fall Research Conference will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The focus will be on bringing together researchers and practitioners with a wide range of perspectives to engage the evidence and discuss how best to improve public policy.

Register

Details from the conference website:

Pre-Conference Workshop

Deploying Machine Learning Tools for Public Policy Impact
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sheraton Denver Downtown

The workshop seeks to provide an accessible introductory overview to machine learning tools, illustrate the range of policy problems to which they can be applied, develop understanding of what makes for a good policy application for these tools, what can go right (and wrong), and where and how policy analysts can add value to making progress on these problems. We will also include some discussion about how machine learning tools can be useful for solving the sort of causal inference problems that have traditionally been the focus of policy analysis work.

Innovation Lounge

Introduced at the 2018 Fall Research Conference, the Innovation Lounge is an easy-to-access space where experienced researchers are invited to meet and share cutting-edge research with conference attendees. Innovation through diversity will be a major theme of this conference, so we strongly encourage our attendees to do just that in the Innovation Lounge!

Positions in Policy

The APPAM Positions in Policy (PIP) program connects job seekers who plan on attending the Fall Conference with organizations who will be conducting interviews and potentially hiring at the conference. The employers will contact job candidates directly to set up onsite interviews at the conference for open positions. Those positions may be for a variety of job functions, both academic and non-academic, to appeal to job seekers at all levels including students, postdocs, and early- and mid-career professionals. Those positions may be for a variety of job functions, both academic and non-academic, to appeal to job seekers at various levels including students, postdocs, and early- and mid-career professionals. When available, the positions being interviewed for at the conference will be noted on their Job Listings page.

Networking Opportunities

Opportunities to network at the conference will be plentiful through our educational programs, social events and special programs.

Student Resources

There will be student specific events  during the Fall Research Conference, including mentorship programs, a Student Lounge, networking opportunities with policy experts, the PhD Program Fair, the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship, and student-focused content.

Go to APPAM’s conference page for more information and to register.

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NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program | Apply by September 8

Are You Ready to Make An Impact?
Apply For NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program!

The aim of the Policy Fellows Program is to encourage social workers in management to be at the forefront of policy. Social workers should engage proactively with policies that directly affect the individuals, families and communities they serve – either to redress those policies that now produce a negative impact, or to promote policy solutions in response to issues made evident in the course of doing the work.

The NSWM Policy Fellows program offers practical training in social work management for emerging and mid-career leaders seeking new experiences and skill sets. The nine month leadership and professional development experience equips participants with core management competencies to inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the public good. Dependent upon the fellow’s interest the program will focus on the many different aspects of policy management including but not limited to policy advocacy, analysis, evaluation and organizing the community of interest.

Applications are due Sunday, September 8th

Application Process, Program Details & Eligibility

Application Process

Fellows will be asked to address the following questions within their abstracts:

  • Motivation: Why do you care about this policy issue?
  • Problem Statement: What problems are you trying to solve?
  • Approach: How will you go about solving or making progress on this policy issue?

Program Details

  • Fellows will make a commitment to reflection, study, and the development of skills and new relationships.
  • Fellows will join a diverse cohort of 15 human service and/or health care management professionals, 5 of whom will be from New York City, representing various social work sectors.
  • Fellows will participate in group check-ins for support and to foster a peer network.
  • Fellows will meet for 2-3 hours per month with a mentor between October 2019 and June 2020.
  • Fellows will travel to New York City for the opportunity to formally present their projects at NSWM’s Annual Management Conference.

Eligibility

Fellow Eligibility
  • NSWM member
  • Must provide proof of employment as employer has to be supportive of fellowship
  • Must live in the United States
    • Five Fellows will be selected from New York City
  • Submission of the Policy Fellows application form
  • Preference given to holders of a Masters degree who work in a management capacity
  • Hold a strong interest and/or experience in policy
  • Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
  • Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
    • All registration fees will be waived and a $1,000 travel and supply stipend will be provided to those that attend and present
Mentor Eligibility
  • NSWM member (or willing to joinat no cost)
  • Must live in the United States
  • 5+ years of policy experience and in an executive role. PhD preferred but not required
  • Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
  • Ability to commit to 2-3 hours per month mentoring a Fellow on a policy project
  • Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
    • Registration fees will be waived
  • Access to equipment (internet and telephone)

Learn more

Policy Fellows Informational Call

Join us on Thursday, July 25th @ 11 am PST / 2 pm EST for an opportunity to learn more about the Policy Fellows program.

Join Link: https://zoom.us/j/6378199503
Meeting ID: 637-819-9503
Dial: 1 (408) 638-0986
Participant ID: Shown after joining the call
Computer Audio: When the call begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.

*UPDATE: Recording available here*

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FREE Fall Data Science Fellowship Program | Apply TODAY for Early Consideration

See below for details regarding a FREE advanced 8-week data science fellowship program. The next session will take place this fall, from September 16 to November 8.
Note that the early deadline for the upcoming session is today, July 8th. If you don’t qualify for this round, you can sign up to learn about future sessions. Full details regarding the fellowship are available on their website. Please contact them directly with any questions.

Program: The Data Incubator is an intensive 8-week fellowship that prepares masters students, PhDs, and postdocs in STEM and social science fields seeking industry careers as datascientists. The program is free for Fellows and supported by sponsorships from hundreds of employers across multiple industries.

Who Should Apply: Anyone who has already obtained a masters or PhD degree or who is within one year of graduating with a masters or PhD is welcome to apply. They recommend master’s students be in their last semester of coursework at the time they attend the program and PhD students be within six months of defending their dissertation, as the program is geared toward those who will be looking to pursue data science jobs within 1-2 months of completing the Fellowship.
Applications from international students are welcome. Everyone else is encouraged to sign-up for a future session.
All applicants must be familiar with at least one programming language. 
For additional details regarding eligibility and qualifications, please review their FAQs.

Locations: In addition to the below in-person locations, they will have a remote online session:

  • New York City
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Boston
  • Washington, DC

Dates: All sections will be from 2019-09-16 to 2019-11-08.

Application Link (The initial application takes no more than 15 minutes to complete.)

A few notes:

  1. They are assessing candidates who apply for the Early Deadline first and then based on remaining availability, will take candidates who applied for the Regular Deadline on a first-come first-serve basis.
  2. This is the common application for all their locations.
  3. Want to apply for a later session? Submit your email information here.

Early Deadline: 2019-07-08
Regular Deadline: 2019-07-15

Learn More: You can learn about their fellows at The New York Times, LinkedIn, Amazon, Capital One, or Palantir. To read about their latest fellow alumni, check out their blog. To learn more about The Data Incubator, check them out on Venture Beat, The Next Web, or Harvard Business Review.
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NSWM Chats with the CEO | Thursday, June 27

NSWM invites you to an exclusive opportunity to:

  • Find out more about our programs and how you can participate
  • Get to know our leader up close and personal
  • Learn more about NSWM

“Ask me anything!”
~ Lakeya Cherry ’07

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT / 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Zoom Details:
Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/6378199503
Meeting ID: 637-819-9503
 

RSVP & Submit Questions Here

Questions? Email [email protected]

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FREE LGBTQ Institute for Family Therapy (LIFT) Certification Program Now Accepting Applications

The LGBTQ Institute for Family Therapy (LIFT) at The LGBT Community Center is now accepting applications! Spots are currently open for the next two cohorts: three-month cycles, running July-September and October-December of 2019. Please encourage your staff to apply here – the deadline to apply is June 24th.

LIFT is an exciting, completely free opportunity to gain additional knowledge in order to help create and sustain affirming homes for LGBTQ youth. Staff members who are currently working with families or supervising staff members working with families are great candidates. Individuals with an LMSW or LCSW are eligible for certification from The Center and up to 27 CEU credits. Individuals without a license, or another license such as an LMFT or LMHC, are still eligible for certification from The Center and are encouraged to apply.

The LGBTQ Institute for Family Therapy (LIFT) Certification Program:

  • Is the first and only LGBTQ specific family therapy certification program in the greater New York City area

  • Meets the needs of clinicians who work with families involved with ACS across the five boroughs

  • Offered over either a six-month period (meets for one full day training session and one half day clinical coaching session each month) or three-month period (meets for one full day training session and one half day clinical coaching session each month with independent work completed between sessions)

  • Confers 27 CEU credits for LMSWs and LCSWs upon completion

  • May be used in lieu of current ACS LGBTQ in-service training requirements

If you have already participated in LIFT and refer a colleague, you may be eligible for a $100 gift card upon that person’s successful completion of the program–so make sure to spread the word!

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Hennawi, Family Permanency Coordinator, at [email protected] or call 646.358.1703.

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FREE Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT) Training for Social Workers | Friday July 12

The Institute for Adolescent Trauma Treatment & Training Presents
SBIRT For Social Workers
Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment
*FREE EVENT 4.0 CE’s*

What is SBIRT?

SBIRT provides clinicians with evidence-based resources to work effectively with clients who engage in at-risk substance use in a variety of settings. Participants will learn how to screen their clients for substance use while assessing their level of risk. Clinicians will then gain skills to briefly intervene in order to enhance insight and motivation for behavior change.

This training equips participants with skills applicable to clients facing a variety of issues. Supervisors and Preceptors will also learn approaches to integrate SBIRT into supervision with students to support SBIRT delivery and fidelity within clinical settings.

Learning objectives:

  1. Learn what SBIRT is and how to best utilize it with clients
  2. Use validated screening tools to quantify clients’ substance use
  3. Practice risk-stratified Brief Interventions with Motivational Interviewing
  4. Develop strategies to supervise SBIRT delivery in the field

This workshop is made possible through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Where?

Adelphi University, Manhattan Center
75 Varick Street, Room 260/261, New York, NY 10013

When?

Friday July 12, 2019, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

John R. McAteer, LCSW-R, has been working in the fields of mental health and substance use for 17 years. He is a NYS OASAS-Certified SBIRT trainer and with adolescents, adults and families who struggle with psychological stressors and addiction. He assists clients to identify the strength and motivation needed to fulfill their goals. John was appointed as the Director of Evaluation and Training in the Adelphi School of Social Works’ Institute for Adolescent Trauma, Treatment and Training. In this role, he will be overseeing the evaluation and training needs of two grants. John will be focused on the integration of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), into the curriculua of Social Work, Psychology and Nursing.

Continuing Education – 4.0 CE’s

Social Workers: Adelphi University School of Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #0032

Mental Health Counselors: Adelphi University School of Social Work is recognized by the NYS Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0068

Marriage and Family Therapists: Adelphi University is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider for continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0038

Psychologists: Adelphi University School of Social Work is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The School of Social Work maintains responsibility for the program and its contents.

CASAC training hours: Program information has been submitted to the New York State Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services Education and Training for earning or re-credentialing for CASAC clock hours.

New York State Office of the Professions (NYSED) regulations require that participants must be present for the entire approved educational activity in order to receive a certificate for continuing education credits. There is no accommodation in the State regulations for late arrival, late return from lunch or breaks, or early departure. According to NYSED, in order to award social work CEUs; “When you offer a multi-day or multi-part course/educational activity, the learner must complete all parts in order to earn the certificate for contact hours, in the same way that a student must complete a semester-long course to receive college credit. You may not award partial credit for a program, even a one-day program, if the learner does not complete all requirements at that time.”

Accessibility Statement

The Student Access Office ensures equal access to all of Adelphi University’s programs, services and facilities for students with documented needs. Through assistance, advocacy and reasonable accommodations, the office provides an accessible and supportive campus environment.

The Student Access Office provides cost-free assistance and services that are tailored to meet the needs of individuals based on their specific, appropriately documented needs, while preserving Adelphi’s academic integrity and high standards of academic expectations and performance

If you are a student with a documented disability and wish to request accommodation services, please submit a Petition for Reasonable Accommodations form along with the required information as detailed in the Guidelines for Documentation.

Please be aware that all decisions regarding accommodations and equal access are made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and prevailing University Policy.

For further information, please contact the Student Access Office at 516.877.3806 or [email protected].

 

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Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program | Apply by May 15

www.pany.org | 646.754.4870 | [email protected]
 
The Psychoanalytic Association of New York 
affiliated with NYU Langone Health
(formerly IPE, the Institute for Psychoanalytic Education)
Invites you to apply for our
Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program
click here for information and to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2019

The Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY) is one of the largest psychoanalytic institutes in New York, with a faculty of 150 psychoanalysts who teach a full range of clinical skills through seminar instruction, case supervision, personal treatment and mentoring. PANY is known for its emphasis on clinical work, case and practice development, collegial atmosphere, faculty scholarship, and opportunities for active participation in the PANY community. Our fundamental orientation is contemporary conflict theory, building on and reinterpreting the work of Freud, and integrating his work with Kleinian, British Object Relations, Relational, self-psychological, and attachment theories.

PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING PROGRAM
This program explores the evolution of psychoanalytic thought and its contemporary application, and produces psychoanalysts of the first rank. Our candidates are encouraged to approach their studies with an attitude of critical inquiry. The curriculum is composed of one’s personal analysis, theoretical and clinical seminars, and supervision of psychoanalytic work. Classes take place on Saturdays, with some Tuesday evenings during the first year. From the start, there is a strong emphasis on psychoanalytic case development.

CME/Social Work CE Credits:
This activity is approved for CME and NY Social Work CE credits.

Note regarding eligibility:
The Psychoanalytic Program is designed for experienced clinicians who are have achieved a terminal degree in their field: M.D. and D.O. psychiatrists and psychiatry residents; Ph.D. and Psy.D. clinical psychologists; psychiatric nurse practitioners; and LCSW/DSW clinical social workers. The Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY) is authorized by New York State to offer clinical training to qualify for a license as a “Licensed Psychoanalyst” (LP). The PANY NYS Licensure-Qualifying Psychoanalysis Program (NYS-LQP) track is directed at individuals holding any Master’s degree, or higher than Master’s degree, acceptable to PANY and NYS. This includes mental health professionals with a New York State license that does not include psychoanalysis, such as LMHC, LMFT, and LCAT. Professionals who anticipate obtaining a license to practice psychoanalysis during training may also apply, including LMSWs, and MDs awaiting green cards

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