Save the date!
The 10th Annual Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series featuring
FLORENCE KASLOW, Ph.D., ABPP
BOARD CERTIFIED IN FAMILY, CLINICAL AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Lecture Open to the Public
"Family Therapy Around the World"
7:30p.m.
Mercer University School of Medicine Auditorium
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
"Cross and Multicultural Family Therapy: Around the World and Home Again"
9 a.m. -4p.m
Religious Life Center • Mercer University
7.5 Hours of CE Credits
Boxed Lunch will be provided.
Cost: $75
Welcome to the Central Georgia Unit of the National Association of Social Workers! This is the place to post announcements of upcoming meetings, trainings, events, or any other information that may be of use to social workers and allied professionals in the Central Georgia area. You can receive updates in your email inbox by subscribing to the NASW Central Georgia Unit email list at http://groups.google.com/group/naswcentralga.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Meeting: 12/19 11:45AM with Dr. Yudit Jung on "Forgiveness: The Psychology of Moving on"
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
Friday
December 19, 2008 11:45-1:00
“Forgiveness: The Psychology of Moving on”
Dr. Yudit Jung, PhD, LCSW
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*LUNCHES RESERVED ONLY FOR THOSE WHO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE*
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARNS)
Friday
December 19, 2008 11:45-1:00
“Forgiveness: The Psychology of Moving on”
Dr. Yudit Jung, PhD, LCSW
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*LUNCHES RESERVED ONLY FOR THOSE WHO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE*
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARNS)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Psychotherapist Position Available
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Wellston Behavioral Medicine, LLC, of Warner Robins, Georgia, has a 1099-contract position available for an experienced clinician who is independently licensed in Georgia. Practice parameters include outpatient assessments and psychotherapy for the general population. The local patient mix includes local referrals, military dependents and civil service personnel. This is a thriving outpatient practice that currently includes two psychiatrists and two therapists. We are located in Houston County, a growing area of Georgia.
Preference will be given to applicants who are already able to accept third-party payment from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Medicare. Preference will also be given to applicants who can work with children and adolescents in addition to adults.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to:
Applicants
c/o Wellston Behavioral Medicine, LLC
404 Corder Road, Suite 100
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Email: jason.hobbs@cstonemed.com
We are part of Cornerstone Medical Associates (www.cstonemed.com).
Wellston Behavioral Medicine, LLC, of Warner Robins, Georgia, has a 1099-contract position available for an experienced clinician who is independently licensed in Georgia. Practice parameters include outpatient assessments and psychotherapy for the general population. The local patient mix includes local referrals, military dependents and civil service personnel. This is a thriving outpatient practice that currently includes two psychiatrists and two therapists. We are located in Houston County, a growing area of Georgia.
Preference will be given to applicants who are already able to accept third-party payment from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, and Medicare. Preference will also be given to applicants who can work with children and adolescents in addition to adults.
Please submit resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to:
Applicants
c/o Wellston Behavioral Medicine, LLC
404 Corder Road, Suite 100
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Email: jason.hobbs@cstonemed.com
We are part of Cornerstone Medical Associates (www.cstonemed.com).
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
11/21 11:45AM Lunch and Learn
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
Friday
November 21, 2008 11:45-1:45
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
“How to Achieve Your Childhood Dreams”
Randy Pausch
The Last Lecture
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*Lunches reserved only for those who confirm attendance
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARNS)
Friday
November 21, 2008 11:45-1:45
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
“How to Achieve Your Childhood Dreams”
Randy Pausch
The Last Lecture
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*Lunches reserved only for those who confirm attendance
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR MONTHLY LUNCH & LEARNS)
Sunday, September 07, 2008
9/19 12noon Lunch N Learn on Delegate Assembly
Central Georgia Unit of GA NASW
Lunch N Learn
Friday, September 19th
Noon to 1:00 PM
Jan Yates Reporting on Delegate Assembly
Issues regarding
Self Care, Ethics & Human Trafficking
****October Lunch N Learn Cancelled***
Annual Conference October 23-26
Friday, November 21st
2 Hour CEUs
11:45-1:45
“The Last Lecture” DVD by Dr. Randy Pausch
Discussion
If you have not confirmed your attendance one week prior to the meeting there will not be an available lunch for you
Confirm attendance by email
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or call 478-464-8138
Lunch N Learn
Friday, September 19th
Noon to 1:00 PM
Jan Yates Reporting on Delegate Assembly
Issues regarding
Self Care, Ethics & Human Trafficking
****October Lunch N Learn Cancelled***
Annual Conference October 23-26
Friday, November 21st
2 Hour CEUs
11:45-1:45
“The Last Lecture” DVD by Dr. Randy Pausch
Discussion
If you have not confirmed your attendance one week prior to the meeting there will not be an available lunch for you
Confirm attendance by email
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or call 478-464-8138
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Supervisor position--Atlanta area
Position: - MCT Supervisor / Region III - Atlanta
Status: - Full Time
Qualifications: - Must have reached a minimum educational level of Master’s degree with a valid license to practice in the state of Georgia.
Experience: - Must possess minimally 4 years progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated knowledge of office procedure and protocols as well as various office equipment including personal computers, fax machines and multi-line telephone systems. Must demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills. Work requires three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with policies and procedures within assigned area. Must be able to provide a clean seven (7) years driving history/record.
Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills: - Supervises the Mobile Crisis Team activities. Assures that staff coverage is available on all shifts, provides clinical supervision and monitoring of activities. May provide direct services covering for staff as needed. Assures that staff responds to calls in a timely way and provides adequate follow-up and coordination of care. May be required to drive company vehicle, if necessary. Supervises the operation of the team during routine and emergency conditions. Ensures that documentation and follow-up are done in a timely manner. Monitors and ensures that the team has adequate staffing and communication with one another and the Call Center staff. Maintains a consistent, high-quality, customer focused orientation towards individuals, the general public and other external customers. Coordinates activities with the Lead Security Officer to ensure the safety of the team, individuals and the general public. Assists in the management of personnel by participating in interviewing potential applicants, orientation and identification of training needs for staff. Assists in the preparation of reports detailing the on-going activities of the Mobile Crisis Team to determine the on-going and future needs of the program. Maintains license as required. Following State and Federal laws and regulations, operates and monitors transport vehicle, if needed. Other duties as assigned.
Please submit your intent/interest to me by Wednesday, August 20th – 5:00pm.
Thank you.
Miranda Henry-Phillip
Human Resource Director
Behavioral Health Link
75 Piedmont Ave., NE – Suite 910
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Office (404)420-3202 x 6603
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Access Mental Health, Addictive Disease and Crisis Services 24/7
1-800-715-GCAL (4225)
www.behavioralhealthlink.com and mygcal.com
Status: - Full Time
Qualifications: - Must have reached a minimum educational level of Master’s degree with a valid license to practice in the state of Georgia.
Experience: - Must possess minimally 4 years progressively responsible experience. Demonstrated knowledge of office procedure and protocols as well as various office equipment including personal computers, fax machines and multi-line telephone systems. Must demonstrate excellent communication and organization skills. Work requires three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with policies and procedures within assigned area. Must be able to provide a clean seven (7) years driving history/record.
Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills: - Supervises the Mobile Crisis Team activities. Assures that staff coverage is available on all shifts, provides clinical supervision and monitoring of activities. May provide direct services covering for staff as needed. Assures that staff responds to calls in a timely way and provides adequate follow-up and coordination of care. May be required to drive company vehicle, if necessary. Supervises the operation of the team during routine and emergency conditions. Ensures that documentation and follow-up are done in a timely manner. Monitors and ensures that the team has adequate staffing and communication with one another and the Call Center staff. Maintains a consistent, high-quality, customer focused orientation towards individuals, the general public and other external customers. Coordinates activities with the Lead Security Officer to ensure the safety of the team, individuals and the general public. Assists in the management of personnel by participating in interviewing potential applicants, orientation and identification of training needs for staff. Assists in the preparation of reports detailing the on-going activities of the Mobile Crisis Team to determine the on-going and future needs of the program. Maintains license as required. Following State and Federal laws and regulations, operates and monitors transport vehicle, if needed. Other duties as assigned.
Please submit your intent/interest to me by Wednesday, August 20th – 5:00pm.
Thank you.
Miranda Henry-Phillip
Human Resource Director
Behavioral Health Link
75 Piedmont Ave., NE – Suite 910
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Office (404)420-3202 x 6603
Georgia Crisis & Access Line
Access Mental Health, Addictive Disease and Crisis Services 24/7
1-800-715-GCAL (4225)
www.behavioralhealthlink.com and mygcal.com
Mobile Crisis Team Job
Social Services Mobile Crisis Team Clinicians: Contractual Weekends
Education: Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline - license preferred (RN, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT).
Must have a valid GA State Drivers License.Experience: 3 years of mental health experience required.
Must have assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and be familiar with the mental health and addictive disease service delivery systems.
All New Hires are subjected to mandatory drug testing and criminal history/background check.
BHL offers a competitive benefits package: Medical & Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance etc. Please e-mail your resume to bhl_hr@ihrcorp.com or fax (404) 589-8264
Education: Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline - license preferred (RN, LAPC, LPC, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT).
Must have a valid GA State Drivers License.Experience: 3 years of mental health experience required.
Must have assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and be familiar with the mental health and addictive disease service delivery systems.
All New Hires are subjected to mandatory drug testing and criminal history/background check.
BHL offers a competitive benefits package: Medical & Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance etc. Please e-mail your resume to bhl_hr@ihrcorp.com or fax (404) 589-8264
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
CEUs 8/15/2008 11:45AM Healing Powers of Forgiveness
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
LUNCH & LEARN
HEALING POWERS OF FORGIVENESS
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:45-1:45
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive
Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance & reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
LUNCH & LEARN
HEALING POWERS OF FORGIVENESS
A 2 hour video & panel discussion
Friday, August 15, 2008
11:45-1:45
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive
Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance & reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Caring for Your Parents, CEUs, 6/20 11:45AM-2:45PM
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138 to confirm attendance &
Reserve lunch or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
*(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT AT OUR LUNCH & LEARNS)
Thursday, May 08, 2008
May Meeting Cancelled/June Meeting Info
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
MAY 2008 LUNCH & LEARN
CANCELLED!!!
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138
to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT)
MAY 2008 LUNCH & LEARN
CANCELLED!!!
“A LAST MINUTE RUN FOR THE CEUs”
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
11:45-2:45
A 3 hour presentation & discussion on
The PBS special
“CARING FOR YOUR PARENTS”
Issues & Challenges
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
340 Hospital Drive Macon
741-1355
Call Gaye at 478-464-8138
to confirm attendance &
reserve lunch
or email at Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
(PLEASE CALL JAN YATES AT 993-8230 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
VOLUNTEER TO PRESENT)
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
NASW Central Unit Lunch and Learn 4/18: Parenting Dilemmas
NASW CENTRAL GEORGIA UNIT
Join us on for
Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 18, 2008
at
11:45 AM
for
“Parenting Dilemmas in a
Changing Culture”
by
Dr. Roby Kerr, MSW Ph.D
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
Conference Room
**
So sorry for the late notice
Reserve lunch by emailing
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or calling 478-464-8138
No later than Monday April 14th
Join us on for
Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 18, 2008
at
11:45 AM
for
“Parenting Dilemmas in a
Changing Culture”
by
Dr. Roby Kerr, MSW Ph.D
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
Conference Room
**
So sorry for the late notice
Reserve lunch by emailing
Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com
Or calling 478-464-8138
No later than Monday April 14th
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents, 4/16/08 1PM-4:30PM CEUs
Hospice Foundation of America
Fifteenth Annual National Teleconference
LIVING WITH GRIEF®:
Children and Adolescents
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Local Sponsor: VistaCare and Hospice Care Options
Location: Macon State College
Learning Support Building Auditorium on West Campus
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
HFA’s 15th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference will focus on “Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents.” This educational program, moderated by Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN, will be broadcast live via-satellite and webcast, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm EDT. This program will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief.
SPONSORED BY:
The Foundation for End-of-Life Care
IN COOPERATION WITH:
Adventist Communications Network; Association for Death Education and Counseling;
National Association of Social Workers;
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System;
The Compassionate Friends
Continuing Education Available!
Low-cost continuing education is available for nurses, social workers, case managers, funeral directors, clergy, and others!
To register, contact: Claire Davis,
VistaCare Bereavement Coordinator
(478) 750-9777 or (888) 493-8779
Moderator:
Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN
Featured Panel:
Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
Nancy Hogan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Rita Milburn-Dobson, MA, RNC, FT
Laura E. Olague, MEd, CT
Stacy F. Orloff, EdD LCSW
J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP
Fifteenth Annual National Teleconference
LIVING WITH GRIEF®:
Children and Adolescents
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Local Sponsor: VistaCare and Hospice Care Options
Location: Macon State College
Learning Support Building Auditorium on West Campus
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.
HFA’s 15th Annual National Bereavement Teleconference will focus on “Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents.” This educational program, moderated by Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN, will be broadcast live via-satellite and webcast, Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 1:30pm to 4:00pm EDT. This program will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief.
SPONSORED BY:
The Foundation for End-of-Life Care
IN COOPERATION WITH:
Adventist Communications Network; Association for Death Education and Counseling;
National Association of Social Workers;
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System;
The Compassionate Friends
Continuing Education Available!
Low-cost continuing education is available for nurses, social workers, case managers, funeral directors, clergy, and others!
To register, contact: Claire Davis,
VistaCare Bereavement Coordinator
(478) 750-9777 or (888) 493-8779
Moderator:
Frank Sesno, Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University and Special Correspondent with CNN
Featured Panel:
Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
Nancy Hogan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Rita Milburn-Dobson, MA, RNC, FT
Laura E. Olague, MEd, CT
Stacy F. Orloff, EdD LCSW
J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP
Friday, February 08, 2008
Ethics Training: 3/21/08 5 CEUs
ETHICAL GUMBO 2008
SPONSORED BY
COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
&
RIVER EDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008
10:00am UNTIL 3:30pm
RIVER EDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
175 EMERY HIGHWAY MACON
ASSEMBLY ROOM
LUNCH PROVIDED BY COLISEUM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
5 CEUs
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:30 AM
Call for volunteers to present!
Contact Jan Yates, LCSW
jyn@forsythcable.com
478-994-0110/h
478-993-8230/c
Contact Jan Yates, LCSW
jyn@forsythcable.com
478-994-0110/h
478-993-8230/c
NASW Meeting 2/15/08: Legislative Update
NASW CENTRAL GA CHAPTER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
11:45 am
LUNCH & LEARN
Coliseum Psychiatric Center
340 Hospital Drive Macon
“LEGISLATIVE UPDATE”
JENNIFER MOORE, LCSW
Member at Large NASW Board of Directors
Chair PACE
*Jennifer is making the trip down from Atlanta for the day for our meeting!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Upcoming Conference on Spiritual Orientation in Couseling, March 11, 12
Save the date!
The Ninth Annual Armour Family Therapy Lecture Series featuring
Dorothy Becvar, PhD
Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Tuesday, March 11, 2008: Lecture open to the public
"Ethically Informed and Spiritually Sensitive Practice: A Postmodern Perspective"
Wednesday, March 12, 2008: Lecture
"Soul Healing: A Spiritual Orientation in Counseling and Therapy"
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7.5 Hours of CE Credits!
Boxed Lunch will be provided
Cost: $75
at Mercer University School of Medicine
Registration materials will be available soon.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Lunch & Learn, 1/18/2008, 12noon, Chasing Happiness by Amanda Smith
Friday January 18, 2008
Central Georgia Chapter NASW
presents
Lunch & Learn
with
Amanda Smith
presenting
“Chasing Happiness”
12Noon
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
presenting
“Chasing Happiness”
12Noon
Coliseum Psychiatric Center Conference Room
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