Cal Swift: Celebrate Social Work Month with Local and Statewide Events and Special Discount

You are invited to the NASW-CA Social Work Month reception in the State Capitol Building (Sacramento) on Tues, March 18 at 5pm. There will be light refreshments and brief remarks from two social workers in the State Assembly, Mariko Yamada and Susan Eggman. Details at: www.naswca.org/associations/7989/files/2014SWMonthReceptionFlyer.pdf.

Social Work Month Discount: Receive 10% Discount on Online Courses in March

From March 1-31, 2014, members can register for NASW-CA online courses and receive a 10% discount on registration fees. To receive this one-time, time-limited, member-only offer: (1) visit www.socialworkweb.com/nasw; (2) select online course or courses; (3) enter coupon code "SWMonth2014" (4) complete online payment form. E-mail questions to louis@naswca.org.

Online CE Course: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Telemental Health Services (online therapy)

For details or to register, visit http://www.socialworkweb.com/nasw/choose/details.cfm?course_number=1603.

NASW National and Chapter Election: Vote Online Today!

Cast your online vote for volunteer leaders at the national and California state levels. Requires NASW membership number. Visit: https://www.intelliscaninc.net/nasw/2014/. E-mail questions to membership@naswca.org.

Consumer's Guide to 2014 Affordable Care Act Changes (2-page PDF)

Member-only, password protected document, visit www.socialworkers.org/assets/secured/documents/practice/health/2014acachanges.pdf.

Visit National Website for Latest News, Benefits, and Special Offers

Stay abreast of the latest news and take advantage of all member benefits, services, and special offers. Read the most recent practice perspectives, legal issues of the month, and clinical practice updates. Visit www.socialworkers.org.

Need Help to Access NASW Member Only Resources?

Visit http://www.socialworkers.org/PasswordReminder/PasswordReset.aspx, or email membership@naswca.org.

Upcoming Events

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention LGBT Suicide Risk and Prevention Conference

Sat, March 22 from 8am-7pm at Cesar Chavez Student Center, San Francisco State University. Registration Fee: $60 (Includes light breakfast, lunch, and closing reception). Register:

http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/SFBAYLGBT/.

April 19 Mental Health Social Workers Honored at San Diego Padres Game

This annual event is a collaborative effort to highlight social work and this year, specifically Mental Health Social Workers. We will highlight local awardees through a formal ceremony at Petco Park, and showcase clinicians and community based programming who have gone above and beyond to change the stigma, advocate, and provide care in the Mental Health community. Purchase tickets: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=padres&owner=30062885&group=577&err&event&customerID.

May 15-17 CE Fair in Los Angeles, CA

DSM-5 Overview, Pre-licensure, and License Renewal Courses for LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC licenses, are offered in Los Angeles in May. For details visit http://www.cvent.com/d/k4q966. Email questions to Tatyana at tatyana@naswca.org.

June 19-21 CE Fair in So. San Francisco, CA

DSM-5 Overview, Pre-licensure, and License Renewal Courses for LCSW, LMFT, and LPCC licenses, are offered in So. San Francisco in June. For details visit http://www.cvent.com/d/p4q9y4. Email questions to Tatyana at tatyana@naswca.org.

Job Announcements

Social Service Worker IV - CPS, Nevada County

Monthly Salary: $4,589 - $5,602. Under general direction, the Social Worker IV performs casework of an advanced nature dealing with complex individual and family problems; undertakes intensive treatment plans and counseling requiring professional knowledge and training; performs other related work as assigned. Website: www.mss.ca.gov. Email: mss@cpshr.us.

Health Program Managers, Oakland

OUSD Behavioral Health Unit is seeking licensed, experienced managers for the following positions:PreK-TK Behavioral Health Program Manager, K-8 Behavioral Health Program Manager, High School Behavioral Health Program Manager. Qualified applicants may email their resume and brief intro statement to barbara.mcclung@ousd.k12.ca.us.

Region, Unit, and Council Events

Region A: San Francisco Unit FREE CEU Event

Join us Thurs, March 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at Institute on Aging; 3575 Gear Blvd, San Francisco. Dr. Kathy Cox will present practical strategies for self care for social workers. RSVP to Mark at thomsmsw@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASWCaRegionA.SFtoDN

Region A: Sonoma Unit

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NASWCaRegionA.SFtoDN.

Region A: Marin Unit

For questions, e-mail Michelle at michelled@jfcs.org. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NASWCaRegionA.SFtoDN.

Region B: Silicon Valley Unit SW Month Celebration

Social work celebration: Thurs, March 20 from 6:30- 8pm, Martin Luther King Library, San Jose, Main Mtg Room. 1 CEU will be offered following the awards on a discussion about homeless community resources. Questions: Chris Lum, christopherglum@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316727771773901/#!/groups/178032362231010/?fref=ts

Region B: San Luis Obispo Unit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NASW-San-Luis-Obispo-County-CA/210534319026378.

Region B: San Mateo Unit

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/NASWCA-San-Mateo-Unit-4369477/about. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NASWCA.SanMateo.

Region B: Central Coast Unit SW Month Celebration

Our third annual Social Work Month Celebration, "All People Matter" will be held at Kinship Center, 124 River Road, Salinas on March 14 from 5-7pm. Registration (free!) is required (via EventBrite). Please be sure to visit naswccu.org for registration links and updates on our events!

Region C: DSM Training

Registration is now open! DSM Training earn 3 CEUs! Saturday, March 22 from 9am-12pm. Cost is $30 and training will be held at John F. Kennedy University,100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill. Presenter is Stan Taubman, PhD, LCSW. SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Register now at http://www.naswca.org/cde.cfm?event=421761. F or questions: email Natasha at t regioncdirector@yahoo.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NASW-Region-C/129624850402761

Region D: Chico Unit

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/NASWChicoUnit/

Region D: Central Valley Unit

Any questions, please e-mail Lupita or Lyzette: NASWCV@gmail.com.

Region D: Northern Gateway Unit Social Worker of Year Nominations

We're calling for nominations for the 2014 Social Worker of the Year. Please submit your nomination ASAP to Heidi at 90alana@shasta.com. The announcement of Social Worker of the year will occur at Annual Northern Gateway Social Work Dinner, Thursday, March 20 at Marie Calendar's in Redding, 6-7:30pm.

Region E

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NASWCA.RegE/.

Region F: Palm Springs/Desert Cities Unit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/164034033663929/

Region F: High Desert Unit SW Month Celebration

Join us Mon, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm at Marie Callender's, 12180 Mariposa Rd, Victorville. Service awards, unique door prizes, refreshments will be served. RSVP by March 10. At 6pm we will have a presentation on Elder Abuse and Mandated Reporting issues by San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services. RSVP to Kimberly at profiler2k@yahoo.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/NASWHD.

Region F: Orange County Unit

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NASW.OrangeCounty

Region F: Inland Empire Unit Networking Dinner

Please join us on April 7, networking dinner 5:30 p.m., speaker, 6:30pm at Denny's Restaurant, 1180 Alabama Ave., Redlands for Understanding & Responding to Vicarious Trauma: A Model for Self-Care, Kenneth Sandoval, LCSW and Joseph Greene, LCSW. In May we will participate in a field trip to the San Bernardino County Department of Probation Day Reporting Center for a tour! For more information please contact Julie Griffin at jg10172003@yahoo.com.

Region G: SFVLU Unit/NPN-LA SW Month Celebration

"Social Workers Matter---A Day of Self Care," to be held at the USC Radisson Hotel On 3/30 from 1:30-5pm. The event will have fun, food, awards, entertainment, and education on self care w. 2 CEUs. Register by 3/24 for early bird prices at:

http://www.naswca.org/cde.cfm?event=421969. Questions: email Shauna Blakely at supersocialworker33@yahoo.com or Shera Daroga and ChrisEager-Finney at naswnpn@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nasw.sfvlu/. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/NASW-San-Fernando-Valley-Local-4714741/about.

Region G: Ventura Unit Meeting

Please join us at our monthly meeting held the 4th Wednesday of the month at 6pm at Panera Bread, 4910 Telephone Rd Ventura. Our next meeting will be January 22. For details, e-mail Laura at lriggs3669@yahoo.com.

Region H: Social Work Awards Dinner

Region H will be hosting their annual Social Work Awards Dinner on March 27 at The Daily Grill in Santa Monica. This is a time for social workers to come together to honor the work of outstanding social workers and celebrate our profession. Tickets will be on sale soon. Email: regionhnasw@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naswca?ref=hl#!/groups/regionhnasw/?fref=ts

Region I: SW Month Celebration

Celebrate Social Work month with family, friends and fellow social workers! Join us at the Griffith Park Observatory Saturday March 22 from 11am to 4pm. Observatory open 10a-10p. We're thanking our hardworking members with a gift! Please present your NASW membership card. More information as it is available at http://www.naswca.org/cde.cfm?event=421627. Visit www.griffithobs.org for visit information. Email questions to Paul McDonough at paultmcdonough@gmail.com or Christa Tipton at christajtipton@gmail.com. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/NASWCAREGIONI/.

New Professional Network-Los Angeles Unit

See Region G: SFVLU Unit event listing above for info about the upcoming SFVLU/NPN-LA event. E-mail: naswnpn@yahoo.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/naswca.npn.

New Professional Network-San Diego Unit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASWCA.NPNSD.

New Professional Network-Sacramento Unit

For questions, e-mail naswca.npnsac@gmail.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPNSac.

New Professional Network-Bay Area Unit

For more info, contact Natasha Paddock at regioncdirector@yahoo.com. If you are a new professional looking for resources contact Rachelle Jackson at NPNEastbay@gmail.com.

Social Action/Social Justice Council

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316727771773901/

NASW-CA/ARC Statewide Council

Further information contact Vicky Powell at jvpowell1@yahoo.com.

NASW Women's Council

For details, e-mail womenscouncil@sbcglobal.net or mujerista@All2Easy.net.

Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Council

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/72414893716/. Website:

https://sites.google.com/site/apiswcgroup/.

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