School of Social Work

San Diego Career Development Workshop

Self/Job Assessment: The Right Fit

Learn self- and job-assessment techniques that will help you position yourself effectively and increase your chances of getting a job you really want in a timely manner upon graduation.

This workshop presents career strategy self-assessment techniques to help you address concerns such as what concentration you should choose; what your strengths and weaknesses are; what population you should work with; whether you should work in private, non-profit or governmental organizations; what level you would like to practice in: micro, mezzo, or macro; and what your ideal job “ingredients” are.

Participants will also learn job market assessment techniques to help them identify where the “hidden” jobs are and what employers are really looking for so you can prove to them you are best candidate for the job.

In addition, we will offer you assessment tools to aid your job search campaign, including research/information interviews and social networking.

Wednesday 02/10/2010: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

San Diego Academic Center

Orange County Career Development Workshop

Self/Job Assessment: The Right Fit

Learn self- and job-assessment techniques that will help you position yourself effectively and increase your chances of getting a job you really want in a timely manner upon graduation.

In addition, we will offer you assessment tools to aid your job search campaign, including research/information interviews and social networking.

Thursday 02/18/2010: 11:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Orange County Academic Center

Licensed Clinical Social Work Exam Preparation Workshop

Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning Series

Learn strategies for passing the licensed clinical social worker written exam.

Content areas will include biopsychosocial assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment plan development, resource coordination and therapeutic application. Attendees will also take practice exams and review test-taking strategies.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Written Examination Preparation Workshop is a four-part series, offering an intensive review of essential content from the LCSW Written Examination Part I. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of a personalized grasp of content needed for successful completion of the examination.

Objectives

To enhance test-taking strategies to facilitate successful completion of the LCSW Written Examination Part I.
To enhance knowledge of major content areas such as assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
To provide a forum for discussion, review and integration of key concepts related to the LCSW Written Examination Part I.

Day One

Overview of the major components of the LCSW Written Examination Part I
Assessment of individual test-takers’ needs
Test-taking strategies
The learning styles of adult learners

Day Two

Review of major content areas of the LCSW Written Examination Part I
Biopsychosocial assessment
Theory review
Clinical assessment
Treatment planning

Day Three

Clinical interventions
Focus on specific population groups emphasized in the exam
Crisis intervention
Short-term treatment models
Clinical practice with children and adolescents
Clinical practice with adults
Clinical practice with couples
Clinical practice with families
Groups

Day Four

Mock examinations
Review of test-taking strategies

The instructor, Estela Andujo, Ph.D., brings more than 28 years of clinical experience in the field of mental health to her adjunct faculty positions at the USC School of Social Work and California State University, Long Beach. She is also director of the outpatient program at the Intercommunity Child Guidance Center in Whittier and a contract trainer for the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and the Child Welfare Training Academics. Dr. Andujo has taught LCSW licensing courses for the past 20 years and has assisted hundreds of social workers in preparing for licensure.

To register, please visit www.regonline.com/usclcswprep2010.

Dates: 03/07/2010, 04/11/2010, 05/02/2010, 06/06/2010: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

University Park Campus Montgomery Ross Fisher Building

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Legislative Lobby Days

Legislative Lobby Days is a two-day event that educates students and professionals about important legislation affecting clients and the social work profession. This a great opportunity to learn more about the legislative process and get a "hands-on" lobbying experience of talking with state legislators about important policy issues.

Sunday, April 11: Learn the basics of lobbying and prepare for legislative appointments.
Monday, April 12: Attend the social action rally and legislative appointments at the State Capitol. Attendees must attend Sunday to participate in Monday's appointments.

Reasons to Attend

Discover the legislative process and how to lobby legislators.
Learn about important legislation that affects social workers and the clients they serve.
Find out how all social workers, students, clinicians, organizers, and managers can have an impact on state policy.
Meet legislators, their staff and other important political contacts in Sacramento. Network with other social workers and "Stand Up For Others" on important social issues!
Earn up to 8 CEUs - 3 for Sunday only; 6 if you attend both Sunday and Monday; 8 for being a Team Leader.

What is a Legislative Appointment?

A legislative appointment is a meeting in a legislator's office where you, as a National Association of Social Workers advocate, can educate and lobby legislators on key issues affecting social work professionals and our clients. You will be representing NASW on specific issues of great importance to the California Chapter. During the registration process, you can request an appointment with a legislator where you will have the opportunity to educate and advocate on the issues you learn about during Sunday's presentation. Participants will not have to go to a legislative appointment alone! You will be teamed up with other participants and a Team Leader, who will assist you in preparing for your legislative appointment on Sunday and at the actual appointment on Monday. On Sunday afternoon, there will be interactive and small group sessions with your team to prepare you for your legislative appointment on Monday.

Legislative Appointment Rules

NASW makes every effort to schedule legislative appointments with the attendee's local Assembly member or Senator; however, they are extremely busy and their availability is dependent upon many factors. Please read the following

considerations:

The hour of your legislative appointment will be given to you on Sunday, April 11.
Appointments will be scheduled any time from 8:30am - 4:00pm on Monday, April 12.
NASW cannot guarantee the time of day or with whom your appointment will be scheduled on Monday, except that all appointments will be concluded by 4:30pm. Please keep this in mind as you make your travel arrangements.
You will be lobbying NASW-CA approved policy topics during your appointment. Remember you are representing NASW, not your employer or school.
Please go to the appointment for which you are assigned. No changes or substitutions will be made at the event.
On Monday, please wear business or professional Attire for visits to the Capitol.

Legislative Lobby Days topics are chosen by the NASW-CA Legislative Committee and are typically the priority policy issues for NASW-CA during that legislative year. Priorities are based on several factors including, but not limited to, need, trend, budget, diversity and viability. Legislative topics are developed in the fall for introduction in January/February of each year. Lobby Days topics will be finalized shortly after the deadline to introduce legislation for the 2010 Legislative Session. Background materials will be available no later than a week before the event.

USC School of Social Work Attendees

Student Org will charter a bus that leaves UPC on April 10 and also provide a registration discount code for anyone interested in attending the event. Students, watch your email for more details! Bus and room packages will be available at affordable rates. Those in attendance are invited to a special dinner on April 11 hosted by Student Org.

Dates: 04/11/2010, 04/12/2010: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Radisson Hotel & State Capitol Sacramento CA

Licensed Clinical Social Work Clinical Vignette Workshop

Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning Series

This course will explore test-taking strategies and major components of the LCSW clinical vignette examination.

The one-day training is an intensive review of essential content related to the LCSW Clinical Vignette Examination. The workshop will explore test-taking strategies and assess the individualized needs of the examinee. This course will also cover major components of the LCSW examination, such as biopsychosocial assessment and clinical assessment.

The instructor, Estela Andujo, Ph.D., brings more than 28 years of clinical experience in the field of mental health to her adjunct faculty positions at the USC School of Social Work and California State University, Long Beach. She is also director of the outpatient program at Intercommunity Child Guidance Center in Whittier and a contract trainer for the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and the Child Welfare Training Academics. In addition, Dr. Andujo has taught LCSW licensing courses for the past 20 years and has assisted hundreds of social workers in preparing for licensure.

To register, please visit www.regonline.com/usclcswprep2010.

Sunday 09/26/2010: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

University Park Campus Montgomery Ross Fisher Building

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