California Society for Clinical Social Work

California Society for Clinical Social Work

GROW YOUR COMMUNITY & ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
Professional Development | Advocacy | Connection

California Society for Clinical Social Work (CSCSW) is a professional organization focused on the needs of clinical social workers in California. CSCSW supports members by:

Advocating for the profession.
Providing updates on licensing requirements and insurance issues.
Offering CEUs and high quality clinical presentations.
Hosting networking opportunities through District Meetings, Mentoring and other events.
Providing a community where members connect with peers statewide through the Listserv, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Need to renew your membership? Once logged in, click on your name in the upper right once logged in; scroll down and click the RENEW to Wednesday, July 1, 2020 button. Follow the steps on-screen. Questions? Contact info@clinicalsocialworksociety.org

Announcements

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Monday, January 04, 2021 1:25 PM

CSCSW Administrator
CALL TO ACTION: Make a Stand on Current Events and Black Lives Matter

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 4:55 PM

CSCSW Administrator

CLICK HERE FOR THE WEBINAR/CONFERENCES AND DISTRICT MEETINGS VIDEO LIBRARY

District Meetings/Networking

Professional Resources

Therapist Finder

Upcoming events

Providing Clinical Services to African American/Black Men and Youth Who Are Experiencing Traumatic Grief: Utilizing the BRuH Approach to Therapy (BAT) and Other Related Services

Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:00 AM • Online ZOOM Webinar
"Real Talk," a Clinical Consultation/Support Group For Members Who Identify as BIPOC

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:00 PM • ONLINE ZOOM
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LICENSURE IN CALIFORNIA: THE BBS SPEAKS

Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:00 AM • ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR
Telehealth Consultation/Support Group

Saturday, April 24, 2021 2:00 PM • ONLINE ZOOM
The Art of Psychotherapy Workshop #6 The Middle Phase Continues: Clinical Work with Emerging Patterns

Sunday, April 25, 2021 10:00 AM • Online WEBINAR
The Art of Group Facilitation Using Zoom - May 8

Saturday, May 08, 2021 9:00 AM • Online ZOOM Webinar (will NOT be recorded)
Using Action Methods from Psychodrama in Groups, On Zoom

Saturday, May 22, 2021 10:00 AM • ZOOM Webinar (Will be recorded)

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THE CLINICAL UPDATE | SPRING 2021

In this issue . . .

Letter from our President, Amanda Lee, LCSW
BBS Updates
Getting unstuck: The Promise of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Using Critical Race Theory to Improve Social Work Practice
Codependency Has Failed. What Comes Next?
Confusion for LCSWs: Vaccines, Telemental Health Coverage, and Office Safety (January, 2021)
Cartoon: Full Caseload of Self-Care
Film Review: Searching for Soul
Poem: SHE ROSE

CLICK HERE FOR THE SPRING 2021 CLINICAL UPDATE

Click here for the Newsletter Archives

Navigating the LCSW Licensing Process

Direct from the source, join us to learn all you need to know to make the licensing process as easy as possible. Kim Madsen, Executive Officer of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), will present an overview of the licensing process, including registering as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), accruing hours for licensure, and taking the exams. LCSWs will also provide their advice for successfully navigating the licensure process, including addressing common issues licensees face, sharing strategies on taking the exams and forming strong supervisory relationship as you accrue your hours for licensure.