7/15 Lunch and Learn with Dr. Figueroa on Bipolar Disorder

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH 'N LEARN 

 

"Bipolar Disorder" 

 

Presented by: 

Dr. Cesar Figueroa, MD  

 

Friday 

*** July 15, 2011 *** 

 

Noon to 1:00 PM 

  

Lunch provided by & meeting held at 

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive, Macon

478-741-1355 

 

Confirm attendance ASAP by email 

Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

or call 478-464-8138

1 CEU

Heartland Hospice Job Opportunity

Heartland Hospice is dedicated to providing patients with care wherever they consider home. Whether care is desired in the home a patient has lived in for years, a skilled nursing center or an assisted living facility, we tailor our caregiving to fit the patient's and family's unique needs.

 

Heartland is currently looking for a full time licensed Social Worker to help serve this special group of people. We are interested in employing someone who is as passionate as we are about ensuring that our patients and residents receive the care and support services they need and deserve. Competitive salary and benefits are available.

 

I can be reached at 706-836-2389 (C) or at gtyson97@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Gary Tyson LMSW

Heartland Hospice

Lunch and Learn: 6/17/2011 "Meditation Matters" by Dawn Howerton, LMSW

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH 'N LEARN

Mediation Matters

Presented by:

Dawn Howerton, LMSW

Friday

*** June 17, 2011 ***

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive Macon

478-741-1355

Confirm attendance ASAP by email Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

or call 478-464-8138

1 CEU

5/20, Lunch and Learn: Motivational Interviewing

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH ‘N LEARN

“A Taste of Motivational Interviewing”

Presented by:

Alan Lyme, LCSW, ICCS, ICADC

Friday

*** May 20, 2011 ***

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

Confirm attendance ASAP by email

Or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

1 CEU

Job Opening at Heart of Georgia Hospice

Now Hiring: Full-Time Social Worker
Heart of Georgia Hospice is a non-profit Hospice provider that has been serving the Middle Georgia area for over 26 years.  We exist to provide quality end-of-life services to our patients, their families and the community at large, promoting dignity and respect. 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
1.  Graduate of a Master's program in social work (LMSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and licensed/certified by the state.
2.   One year experience as a social worker. Previous hospice or homecare experience preferred.
3.   Knowledge of the process of death, dying and bereavement.
4.   Licensed driver with good driving record and unlimited access to reliable automobile.  Ability to travel per job requirements.
5.  Schedule flexibility and availability.  (Will be "on call" occasionally)
6.  Must possess strong communication skills, to include the ability to facilitate grief support group for adults and children.
 
Job Description:
This person will provide individual counseling and crisis intervention for our patients and families during their most difficult time.  Must act as an advocate for patients and families as needed and also assist at times with advance directives, assessing available community resources, etc.  Assesses the needs of the patient/family unit, evaluates the family's coping skills, and makes recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team for necessary interventions.  Is supportive to the patient/family throughout active hospice and follows the case for minimum of thirteen months of bereavement after the death of the patient.  Leads and facilitates our grief support group as well as our annual "Camp WINGS", a camp for children who have lost a loved one. 
 
Please send or fax a resume to:
Heart of GA Hospice
Attn: Sherry Robinson
103 Westridge Drive
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Phone:  478-953-5161
Fax:  478-953-5232
www.heartofgahospice.org (to print out an application)

5/25 Armour Family Therapy Series: Working Effectively with Children and Families of Color

The Twelfth Annual

Armour Family Therapy

Lecture Series

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

9 AM – 4:30 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

AGAINST THE ODDS:

Working Effectively

with Children and

Families of Color

Featuring

Kenneth V. Hardy, Ph.D

Cost: $75

Mercer University Atlanta Administration and Conference Center

2930 Flowers Road South

Atlanta, GA

Lunch not included

6 Core CEUs (MFT); 6 Related CEUs (SW and PC)

Kenneth V. Hardy is a Professor of Family Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA and is the Director of the Eikenberg Institute for Relationships in New York City. He is an internationally recognized clinician, author, educator, and consultant. An engaging workshop leader, Dr. Hardy presents workshops nationally and internationally on family therapy with oppressed populations.

Dr. Hardy is a fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and is the 2005 recipient of the American Family Therapy Academy’s Distinguished Contributions to Social Justice Award for his groundbreaking work in the areas of family, diversity, and social justice. He is also the recipient of the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC) Distinguished Contribution to Marriage and Family Counseling Award. Dr. Hardy is a frequent presenter of conferences on the topics of diversity and oppression and has published prolifically. He is co-author several books. In addition to his publications, he is also featured several therapy videotapes as well as a documentary devoted to slavery. His videotape “The Psychological Residuals of Slavery” has been well received by both professional and lay communities for serving as a catalyst to promote conversations about race relationships.

This workshop will review the dynamics of the racial oppression and will examine the features of an orientation toward survival. Specific attention will focus on studying the unique developmental tasks children and families of color must negotiate to ensure their survival within a racially oppressive environment. Workshop participants will learn how to distinguish developmentally appropriate behaviors from those that are cause of concern. Pitfalls that undermine effective therapy with children of color and their families will be explored and specific clinical strategies will be explicated, particularly those that involve working effectively with the unique developmental tasks children and families must negotiate to survive against the odds.

For additional info:

Phone: 478-301-4048

Fax: 478-301-5337

E-mail: hall_kj@mercer.edu

4/15/2011 Lunch and Learn: Mental Health Court

 

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH 'N LEARN

Mental Health Court: Innovations in Treatment for the Mentally Ill Offender

Presented by:

Greta O'Dell & Mental Health Court Team

River Edge Behavioral Health

Friday, April 15, 2011

 

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

Confirm attendance ASAP by email

Or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

1 CEU

Networking Luncheon, Thursday, 3/24/2011, 12PM-1:30PM

JOIN YOUR COLLEAGUES FOR A

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011

12 noon – 1:30pm

COLISEUM NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL

400 CHARTER BOULEVARD

MACON, GA  31210

(First Floor Conference Room)

Kindly RSVP by Friday, March 18^th to:  Rita Cowart at

Rita.cowart@hcahealthcare.com or 478-326-1050

SPONSORED BY:

Rita Cowart with COLISEUM CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Macon, GA

(Specializing in Adult Psychiatric and Addictive Disease and Senior Services)

Lisa Lucas with RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL, New Orleans, LA

(Specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Sexual Addiction)

Linda Smith with WILLINGWAY HOSPITAL, Statesboro, GA

(Specializing in the Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction)

BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS AND PRACTICE INFORMATION!

(Feel free to share this invitation with other professionals in behavioral health)

 

 

3/18 Lunch and Learn: The DOJ Settlement

NASW Central Georgia Unit

 

LUNCH 'N LEARN

 

 

The Department of Justice Settlement: Implications for the Professional Community

 

Presented by:

Shannon Harvey, LCSW    

CEO River Edge Behavioral Health

 

Friday, March 18, 2011

 

 

 

Noon to 1:00 PM

 

 

 

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

 

Confirm attendance ASAP by email

Or call 478-464-8138Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

1 CEU

Job Opportunity: Licensed Individuals

Licensed Individuals:

 

S&T Assessment and Counseling Service is interested in contracting with individuals licensed in the State of Georgia to provide services primarily to youths.  We are a state wide provider of Medicaid services and often have cases requiring assessments by a licensed individual in your counties.

 

If you are interested, please contact Susan Rooks in order to submit a criminal background check.  This will begin the process.

 

After receiving the background check back cleared we can then provide you with more information and also request all other needed information to complete your contractor packet.

 

Should you have any questions, please contact me.

 

 

Susan Rooks

Administrative Assistant

S & T Assessment and Counseling Service, Inc.

37J Calumet Parkway

Suite 201

Newnan, GA  30263

 

Office - (770) 251-0530

FAX - (770) 251-8656

e-mail:  srooks@stassessment.com

Lunch and Learn FRIDAY, 12PM: Legislative update from GA NASW

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH 'N LEARN

"Georgia NASW Legislative & Chapter Update"

Presented by:

Jennifer Moore, GA NASW President

&

Sue Fort, GA NASW Executive Director

Friday, February 18, 2011

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

Confirm attendance ASAP by email

Or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

1 CEU

1/26 Healing from the Past, Creating Hope for the Future, 2 CEUs

Special Event: Wednesday, January 26

Announcing a research initiative with the Counseling Certificate Program

of Mercer University and Veteran’s Heart Georgia

Healing From the Past, Creating Hope for the Future

an exploration of the impact of the effects of war

in our families and children

7:30 pm at the

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

2089 Ponce de Leon Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

Featuring: Dr. Edward Tick, author of “War and The Soul”, Director of Soldiers Heart, an international organization dedicated to healing from the effects of war

Leila Levinson, author of “Gated Grief”, the Daughter of a Concentration Camp Liberator Discovers a Legacy of Trauma

We will
1. address the social dimensions of war, military and combat experiences and trauma as a social and community wound.
2. describe the intergenerational impact of war
3. examine the implications for families and mental health professionals
4. formulate healing interventions that interrupt the cycle of suffering from the effects of war

*The authors will be available to sign their books following the program

*2 ceu’s approved from LPCA-Ga for mental health professionals

$25.00 at the door—PLEASE REGISTER TO LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING

Veterans admitted at no charge

Co-sponsored by Veteran’s Heart Georgia and LPCA-Ga

Call 678-485-6992 or 770-338-7463 for more information

http://www.veteransheartgeorgia.org/healing-from-the-past-creating-hope-for-the-future/

The Veteran's Heart Georgia website is www.veteransheartgeorgia.org, and there one can find abundant information about our work.

1/21/2011 Lunch and Learn: Housing Options for Specialized Populations

LUNCH 'N LEARN

　

"Innovative Options in Housing & Employment for Specialized Populations"

Cynthia Patterson & Barbara Yancey, MSW

Friday, January 21, 2011

　

Noon to 1:00 PM

　

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health

340 Hospital Drive, Macon

478-741-1355

 

Attendance & lunch to be confirmed by Monday, 01/10/11

Confirm attendance by email

Or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

11/19, 12noon Lunch and Learn: Grantwriting 101 with Kathleen Varda

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH ‘N LEARN

Kathleen Varda, MSW

Presenting: “Grant Writing 101”

Friday, November 19, 2010

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Psychiatric Center

340 Hospital Drive Macon

478-741-1355

Attendance & lunch to be confirmed by Monday, 11/15/10

Confirm attendance by email or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

10/23: Augusta Unit CEUs on Neuropsychological testing

AUGUSTA NASW UNIT FALL WORKSHOP

“Neuropsychological Testing and Capacity”

Moderator

Kristy Dent, LCSW

Presented by

Jeremy Hertza, Psy.D.; All about Neuropsychological Testing

and Benefits to Social Work Practice

Bradley Estes, Psy.D.; All About Capacity

Saturday, October 23, 2010

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

8:00 to 8:25 – Registration and Networking

8:25 to 8:30 – Welcome and Introduction (Morgan – Dent)

8:30 to 9:30 – All About Neurological Testing (Hertza)

9:30 to 10:00 – Question and Answer Period (Dent))

10:00 to 10:15 – Break

10:15 to 11:15 – All About Capacity (Estes)

11:15 to 11:45 – Question and Answer Period (Dent)

11:45 to 12:00 – Wrap up, Evaluations and Certificates

Trinity Hospital

Sister Mary Louise Conference Room

2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, GA 30904

Three Core Hours (Approved by NASW Georgia)

NASW Members: $10.00

Non-members: $30.00

Augusta NASW Unit will provide refreshments

Pre-registration is required

If you plan to attend, please e-mail Houston Lirette at bubbalirette@aol.com to pre-register. He will need your full name and telephone number. If you do not have computer access, call Houston at 706-790-1152 and leave your full name and telephone number. We need this information to prepare certificates.

Space is limited so don’t delay reserving your seat.

Lunch N Learn, 9/17, Transforming Automatic Negative Thoughts

 

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH 'N LEARN

Beth McKinnon, Certified Life Coach

Presenting

"Transforming Automatic Negative Thoughts: Don't Believe Everything You Think"

Friday, September 17, 2010

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Psychiatric Center

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

Attendance & lunch must be confirmed ASAP!

Confirm attendance by email

Or call 478-464-8138 Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

 

9/14/2010 CEUs: Faith Commmunities and Mental Health Providers in Support of Military Families

"Faith Communities and Mental Health Providers in Support of Military Families"

Tuesday, September 14th 2010

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

(Continental Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.)

How Faith Communities Can Support Military Families

Christiane C. O'Hara, PhD

Co-Chair ArtReach Project America

Psychologist Consultant DDEAMC TBI Clinic

Mental Health Needs of Military Families

Colonel Philip Horton, MD

Director of Residential Treatment Facility at DDEAMC

Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Medical College of Georgia

 

Lynn Tyson, MD

Psychiatrist and Medical Director AmericanWork Augusta Clinic

Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Medical College of Georgia

 

Panel Discussion: Resources for Support of Military Families

LOCATION: Medical College of Georgia Health Sciences Building - Room EC 1204

Free Parking with Free Shuttle Bus

Park in Lot at Laney-Walker High School Stadium- corner of

Laney-Walker Blvd. and Blount Ave.

Intended audience: Pastors, Ministers, Congregational Leaders, members of faith based communities, mental health professionals, military families, and interested public. No charge for general attendance. Three CEUs for LPCs and LMFTs for $10 fee with Certificate of Attendance for others.

 

RSVP: NAMI Augusta 706-733-8838 (leave a message on voice mail)

 

Sponsors

The Coalition for Mental and Spiritual Health Ministries; National Alliance on Mental Illness- Augusta; The Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, The Medical College of Georgia; and AstraZenica Pharmaceuticals.

Lunch N Learn, Friday August 20, "Health Care Reform"

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH ‘N LEARN

Pam Roshell, MSW, PhD

presenting

“Health Care Reform: How the new law can benefit those we serve”

Friday, August 20, 2010

Noon to 1:00 PM

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Psychiatric Center

340 Hospital Drive Macon

478-741-1355

Attendance & lunch must be confirmed ASAP!

Confirm attendance by email: Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com

or call 478-464-8138

License Renewal is OPEN!

from NASW Georgia Chapter:

LMSW/LCSW Alert: Licensure Rule Change
Effective THIS licensure cycle the Composite Board has changed the Rules related to Continuing Education deadlines.

Georgia LMSWs and LCSWs must complete their continuing education (CE) hours before renewing their license to practice unless the license was granted after October 1, 2009. CE Hours are to be obtained during the two year licensure period prior to the expiration date of the license. The deadline for completing your CE hours this year is September 30, 2010. All licenses expire on September 30 of each even numbered year. The rule change removes the prior early deadline to submit CE hours (completed by June 30 of each even numbered year). The earlier deadline had been in place to encourage all licensees to submit their CE hours early. Now that the deadline has been changed to September 30, those waiting to renew until September of this year, may be in jeopardy of practicing without a license.

How could this happen? If you wait until September to renew your license and are randomly chosen for an audit, your license will be placed in a “pending” status on October 1, until verification of your CE hours is completed by the Board. Social workers who renew earlier may find their license in a “pending’’ status, should questions about any documentation of CE arise. Your license will remain in “pending” status until all issues have been resolved. A license which is in “pending” status is not an active license to practice in GA.

You are encouraged by your NASW-GA Board of Directors and staff to renew as early as you can do so. The Secretary of State has opened the renewal function on the website!

Lunch N Learn, Friday June 18

NASW Central Georgia Unit

LUNCH ‘N LEARN

NAMI of CENTRAL GEORGIA

Presenting

1 HOUR

“WHEN MEDICINE GOT IT WRONG”

Friday, June 18, 2010

Noon to 1:00 PM

ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS

PBS VIDEO/DISCUSSION

"WHEN MEDICINE GOT IT WRONG"

for more info: http://www.kqed.org/arts/programs/trulyca/episode.jsp?epid=205904

Lunch provided by & meeting held at

Coliseum Psychiatric Center

340 Hospital Drive Macon 478-741-1355

Attendance & lunch must be confirmed ASAP!

Confirm attendance by email

or call 478-464-8138

Gaye.Ethridge@HCAhealthcare.com