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Issue #236, July 14, 2020

Social Work E-News

Editor's Eye

Hello --

Welcome to Issue #236 of the Social Work E-News! Thank you for subscribing to receive this email newsletter, which is brought to you by the publisher of The New Social Worker magazine, SocialWorker.com, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.

In the last e-news, I mentioned the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge (linked below). The goal of the challenge is to make racial equity work an intentional part of your everyday life by consciously making it a habit. I took the challenge myself, and as part of the challenge, I listened to the audio version of Ibram X. Kendi's book How To Be an Antiracist. Read our review of How To Be an Antiracist.

Read more about other resources for the challenge.

21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge

The New Social Worker is continuing to provide information for social workers in regard to navigating issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social workers have been providing essential services on the front lines of this crisis. I applaud you, whether you have continued to report to a work site in the community or you have transformed your practice from an in-office one to an online one, perhaps now moving back to face-to-face work. You can find our COVID-19 page here.

Our Fall issue will be out in September. Our Spring/Summer issue focuses on the 2020 BSW and MSW graduates, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to social work and social workers. Congratulations to all new social work grads, and welcome to the profession. We need you and are excited about your future in the profession!

Our Spring/Summer issue is out NOW! Read

articles from our Spring/Summer issue at http://www.socialworker.com.

Here’s a quick link for immediate download of the PDF edition for Spring/Summer 2020:

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Highlights: ethical exceptions during COVID-19 pandemic, open letter to social work students, minimizing job search stress during COVID-19, 19 ideas for field placement, societal burnout, National Poetry Contest for Social Workers winning poems, and more. See listing below (after the "Featured Excerpt").

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Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW

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This Month

July marks several observances, including but not limited to:

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
International Self-Care Day (July 24)
International Day of Friendship (July 30)
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30)

...and more.

Job Corner/Current Job Openings

Outpatient Therapist, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg (PA)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Director of MyndWorks Counseling

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field from an accredited college, and a minimum of three years of either professional or volunteer experience in a mental health outpatient setting. Independent Pennsylvania licensure to the highest level available in the state. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family members, staff, collateral agency workers, and referral sources. Individuals should be able to organize their work and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities:

Provide outpatient therapy services to clients as assigned by the Program Coordinator and in accordance with credentialing by referral agencies, or with approval of Program Coordinator for private pay individuals. Services to include assessment, development of treatment plan and safety plan, provision of direct therapeutic services, discharge planning, and aftercare planning

Provide accurate documentation related to all assigned cases in a timely and well-written manner in accordance with agency policies defining documents due at specific intervals. Will include completion of assessment documents at intake and/or discharge, and documentation of collateral contacts
Coordinate community-based resources and referrals as identified within treatment planning and during provision of therapeutic service

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and/or peer supervision group. Participate in quarterly PQI Peer clinical reviews as required by Program Coordinator. Participate in at least one hour of individual supervision with a supervisor or person designated by the Program Coordinator for every eighty hours of work

Remain on-call on evenings and weekends on a rotation basis as assigned by the Program Coordinator

Maintain professional license by meeting all requirements of the state licensing board, including continuing education. Maintain credentialing by all applicable insurance companies.
Responsible for all other tasks and duties as assigned and necessary.

Report to the Program Director or another staff as assigned by the Executive Director

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a résumé electronically to info@jfsofhbg.org

Director of MyndWorks Counseling

Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg (PA)

Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg is an interdisciplinary human services organization that reflects the values of Jewish tradition and provides flexible, personalized support -- in ways that strengthen individual, family, and community life. Our mission is to help individuals and families meet life's challenges. We are a forward-thinking mental health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential while honoring choice, responsibility, diversity, and Jewish values through every stage of life.

POSITION SUMMARY, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will report to the Executive Director, and will be charged to:

Develop and implement individual therapy for individuals with behavioral and mental health needs
Provide supervision to other 3-5 therapists
Provide oversight and framework for geriatric care management clients and senior services
Design and facilitate therapeutic groups
Hire new staff, manage staff
Plan, participate, and implement community marketing
Participate in budget planning
Develop effective policies for department
Monitor and update EMR
Credential therapists with insurance payors
Participate in leadership team meetings to provide clear direction for the organization
Adhere to standards, procedures, and schedules established by the executive director and insurance payors
Collaborate with front desk staff to ensure smooth systems
Perform other duties as assigned

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a résumé electronically to info@jfsofhbg.org

Child Therapist, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg (PA)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Director of MyndWorks Counseling

Responsibilities:

Assess client’s needs
Develop treatment plan to address client needs, and update on a regular basis
Provide outpatient mental health therapy to children and adolescents and their parents/guardians, to include individual and family sessions
Coordinate and lead social skills group therapy sessions
Coordinate and lead support group for siblings of children with special needs
Consult with parents/guardians regarding progress in therapy
Consult with community resources and other service providers for the purposes of referral to services, treatment planning, and coordination of care
Meet with clinical supervisor a minimum of one hour per month, to review cases, develop skills, and ensure provision of quality services to clients
Attend clinical supervision group a minimum of one hour per month to review cases, develop skills, and ensure provision of quality services to clients
Maintain professional license by meeting all requirements of the state licensing board, including continuing education
Report to the Program Director or another staff as assigned by the Executive Director

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a résumé electronically to info@jfsofhbg.org

Find jobs for new grads and experienced social work practitioners at http://www.socialworkjobbank.com, THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER’s online job board and career center.

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Featured Excerpt

Beyond Inclusion Initiatives, Toward Expansive Frameworks

Editor’s Note: This excerpt is from THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER website. Read the complete article at:

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/beyond-inclusion-initiatives-toward-expansive-frameworks

by J. Jay Miller, PhD, MSW, CSW

Inclusion is not enough. We need expansion.

It’s been a number of weeks since the killing of George Floyd—even longer since the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Oscar Grant III, and countless others. These events, singularly and collectively, have sparked demonstrations and mobilized people in unprecedented ways. Indeed, we are living in unique times.

Over the last several weeks, like many of you, my inbox has been inundated with reactions and responses to these recent events and surging momentum. Sympathetic expressions of unity, clarion calls for systemic change, and manicured messages of solidarity proliferate in these communications. Organizations, associations, and the like have scrambled to proffer actionable steps aimed at assuaging racism and addressing historic oppression.

Veritably, many of the responses are authentic and heartfelt. Frankly, the very fact that organizations are moved to offer any response is refreshing. However, I fear that far too many are conveying oversimplified, desultory activities. Sadly, many of these efforts are more about placating and pandering to what is viewed as a contemporary “hot” social moment and less about propelling a systemic, sustained change movement. Left unchallenged, these efforts can be merely performative rather than meaningfully transformative.

An all-too-common response for organizations centers on inclusion. A plethora of entities have announced new inclusion initiatives aimed at diversifying the people, practices, and policies associated with their brands. Others have renewed or doubled down on commitments to existing inclusion endeavors. Whilst these efforts are mostly commendable, many of these responses seem to be overly reliant on inclusion as a panacea to address deep-seated social ills associated with racism—with the positive aim of diversity.

Inclusion, in an idealistic sense, refers to intentionally engaging with difference. Inclusion initiatives aim to foster norms and cultures that ensure a sense of belonging among all people in a particular system or community. At the intended core, inclusion revolves around value, respect, and empowerment.

From a pragmatic standpoint, though, inclusion looks far less idealistic. Inclusion, in its real-life form, is strikingly incongruous to quixotic notions of equality and celebrating difference. Efforts at inclusion typically start with an administrator or committee and include some semblance of assessment, training, and targeted hiring practices aimed at improving workplace cultures. These efforts, typically, include additions—rather than excavate systems.

Although (usually) done with laudable intentions, the impact of inclusion is akin to putting a Band-Aid on a deep wound. It may look pretty; it may cover up temporarily. It may even serve a better-than-nothing purpose. But, eventually, the wound gapes open and requires deeper attention.

This implementation of inclusion has notable limitations and can even exacerbate the problems. Here is an initial list of inter-connected critiques.

First, language (i.e., the words we use) is crucially important. The very term inclusion is rife with embedded privilege. Inclusion refers to the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. This definition begets the query: Who gets to decide who and/or what is included—and for what purposes? Inclusionary aims, in theory, strive for broader policies, practices, and procedures to foster welcoming environments.

But, ultimately, PEOPLE make these decisions and take actions. Inclusion is not an abstract construct. Inclusion is a process that is driven and enacted by people. Thus, inclusion is inherently impacted by the privileged perspectives of those doing the “including.”

Read the rest of this article at:

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/beyond-inclusion-initiatives-toward-expansive-frameworks/

Recent article from our COVID-19 section

Trauma-Informed Online Teaching: Essential for the Coming Academic Year

Articles from the Spring/Summer 2020 issue:

An Open Letter to Social Work Students in the Time of COVID-19

The world needs your brightness, your ideas, your hope, your anger, your determination, and your vision. The future is calling. Welcome.

Your Social Work Career Coach - Minimizing the Stress of a Job Search During COVID-19: Together We Can Do It

Be organized, use your coping mechanisms, practice self-care, and build a support network to minimize stress during your job search in this challenging time.

Clients as the Evidence in Social Work

As social workers, we are programmed to learn from evidence-based perspectives. Are we remembering that our clients are the source of this evidence?

Pandemic Principles: Responding to Anomie During Unprecedented Times

Our current situation as we seek to gain homeostasis and balance during the COVID-19 pandemic is an in vivo experience of anomie. We can do this by redefining how we measure excellence.

The Complexity of Behavior Change Within the Context of the Coronavirus

Public health professionals have long examined behavior in the context of prevention efforts. Three theories and models may explain responses to physical distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.

What I Wish I Had Known, Part 2: The Impact of Societal Burnout on Our Social Work Profession and Beyond

Societal burnout is a state of being in which we are overwhelmed, overburdened, and overloaded by grave societal problems. With frequency, we see societal burnout on top of professional burnout on top of personal burnout.

To the Student Who Is Unsure of Your Future: You Can Do It

This is me, a first-generation college graduate, telling you: You can do it. I know it. Others know it. I hope you know it, too.

The Space Between Grief and Hope: A Graduating Senior’s Thoughts

In the space between grief and hope, there is unprecedented opportunity for this year's social work graduates.

Social Work Tech Notes: Graduation and Technology for Social Work Students in the Age of COVID-19

Social work graduates in the class of 2020 are already planning to use the necessary technology to make things happen. Recognize the moment, start with yourself, and stay connected. The need for social work is evident.

Book Review: Misogyny: The New Activism

Book Review: Selfcarefully

Book Review: Queer Social Work: Cases for LGBTQ+ Affirmative Practice

Book Review: The Dropout Prevention Specialist Workbook

COVID-19 and Your Social Work Placement: 19 Ideas for Overworked, Anxious, Yet Determined Field Students and Supervisors

Ethical Exceptions for Social Workers in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Physical Distancing

For the full Table of Contents and full text of all articles in this issue, please download the PDF.

News and Resources

Social Work and Policing: Both/And or Either/Or

Panel Discussion TODAY: July 14, 2020

Two perspectives have emerged recently regarding social work's role with law enforcement and policing. Laura Abrams and Alan Dettlaff argue that "social work can either continue to invest in and collaborate with police OR affirm that #BlackLivesMatter." Darlyne Bailey, Charles E. Lewis, Steve Burghardt, and Terry Mizrahi say that "we need to break from binary slogans of 'defunding' and replace them with a transformative platform tied to reinvesting in social services, training guardians not warriors, and ending all forms of racial injustice in law enforcement, sentencing, incarceration, parole and probation."

Join Jonathan Singer of the Social Work Podcast for a panel discussion on these two perspectives on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 3:30 p.m. ET at

https://www.facebook.com/swpodcast

Write for THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER

I am seeking a limited number of articles for THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER website and magazine. Is there an issue that you are passionate about that corresponds with an upcoming “awareness” month, week, or day; holiday; or time of year/season? Or an issue you have experienced as a social worker or social work student that you would like to share with peers? These are good places to start to identify a topic for a timely article for our website.

For the magazine, we are seeking articles on social work career development, field placement issues, and fields of practice.

Our style is conversational and educational, and web articles typically run 500-750 words. Feature articles typically run 1,250-1,500 words. We want positive articles that social workers can use to help them advance in their careers.

I also welcome submissions of poetry, photographs, illustrations, artwork, videos, audio, and other creative work depicting social work and related topics.

Please contact Linda Grobman, editor/publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, at: lindagrobman@socialworker.com

Submit articles to Linda Grobman with a subject line that says “Submission—(insert title or topic of submission).” Attach your submission as a Word file. Please include in this file: title of submission, your name as you want it to appear with your article, body of your submission, a brief bio about yourself. I will then review your submission and let you know if I need anything else and/or whether it is accepted for publication.

Please email Linda Grobman with ideas for longer (1,250-1,500 words) "feature articles" for THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine.

For more detailed information, please read our complete Writers' Guidelines.

Thank you!

In Print

LOOKING FOR SUMMER READING MATERIAL?

Days in the Lives of Social Workers: 62 Professionals Tell "Real-Life" Stories From Social Work Practice (5th Edition)

LOVE TO READ ABOUT WHAT SOCIAL WORKERS ARE DOING?

Spend a day with social workers in 62 different settings, and learn about the many career paths available to you. Did you ever wish you could tag along with a professional in your chosen field, just for a day? DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS allows you to take a firsthand, close-up look at the real-life days of 62 professional social workers as they share their stories. Join them on their journeys, and learn about the rewards and challenges they face.

"While the broadness of social work is what brings many people into the profession, at times it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, we have Linda May Grobman to help social workers navigate their careers through the eyes of those with real life experience. The 5th edition of Days in the Lives of Social Workers includes traditional and non-traditional career paths that offer a practical and realistic snapshot of the diverse fields of social work. An added bonus is the updated list of professional organizations, web resources, and social media, blogs and podcasts. This is a must have for social workers at any stage in their career!"
Jennifer Luna, MSSW
Director, Dinitto Career Center
The University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work

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The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals

STAY ON TRACK WITH A SELF-CARE PLAN!

The A-to-Z format in this book provides 26 practical strategies for your personal self-care plan. Learn how to make a SMART plan and keep yourself accountable. Easy to read and essential for any social worker or helping professional.

ISBN: 978-1-929109-53-1

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BEDTIME READING/GIFTS

BEGINNINGS, MIDDLES, & ENDS: SIDEWAYS STORIES ON THE ART & SOUL OF SOCIAL WORK

A DELIGHTFUL GIFT FOR SOCIAL WORKERS AT ANY STAGE IN THEIR CAREERS

With just the right blend of humor and candor, each of these stories contains nuggets of wisdom that you will not find in a traditional textbook. They capture the essence and the art and soul of social work.

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Available in Paperback and Hardcover: ON CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK: MEDITATIONS AND TRUTHS FROM THE FIELD is Dr. Danna Bodenheimer's NEWEST book.

A MEANINGFUL AND BEAUTIFUL GIFT

The beautiful, full-color book - now in paperback and hardcover - makes a meaningful gift for you, a student, or a colleague.

It is available now at Amazon and Barnes and Noble (and other bookstores, too).

Jonathan Singer of the Social Work Podcast wrote the foreword to this book, and he said, "Danna pays attention to life’s details with a psychotherapist’s insight and writes about them with the passion of a slam poet. She speaks to the soul of social work and inspires us to think about more than just social work."

Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago, Founder and host, Social Work Podcast

Now available in a black & white edition, too.

A perfect companion to Danna Bodenheimer's first book, Real World Clinical Social Work: Find Your Voice and Find Your Way.

White Hat Communications, publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and the Social Work E-News, has published several books about social work. These books make great gifts (for graduation, holidays, or other occasions) for yourself, or for your friends, students, and colleagues in social work!

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Trauma-Informed Online Teaching: Essential for the Coming Academic Year