Students & New Professionals

Student Conferences

These conferences are usually held in April in both northern and southern California. Watch this space in 2011 for upcoming workshop details.

 

men´ – tor – ship

Mentor is defined as a “wise and trusted counselor.” In clinical social work, mentorship is a voluntary process in which developing professionals may enhance their skills and professional identities through interaction with a role model of their choice. Clearly distinguished from clinical supervision and psychotherapy, clinical mentorship embraces a collegial relationship that is based on shared professional interests and mutual respect.


 

 

 

 

The California Society for Clinical Social Work invites you to join:

THE NEW PROFESSIONALS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

A voluntary program to assist new clinical social workers with professional development and career planning

  • career development
  • practice standards
  • continuing learning needs
  • ethical and legal dilemmas
  • skill development
  • professional adaptability
  • networking

We have established a panel of qualified clinical mentors who can make themselves available to individuals and groups seeking dialogue in these areas.

This program is available at NO COST to CSCSW members.

Download the form to request a mentor

CLINICAL CONSULTATION GROUP PROGRAM

The purpose of this program is to provide affordable clinical consultation and education to members of the California Society for Clinical Social Work. Clinical consultation is differentiated from clinical supervision as it is a voluntary activity focused on the clinical education of the consultee, rather than a mandatory process that determines the nature of client care and evaluates the performance of the supervisee.

Groups of no more than six consultees have been formed to meet with an experienced clinical consultant in modules of six 1 ½ – hour sessions. Each participant has an opportunity to present at least one case for discussion and clinical consultation. Discussion and follow-up. Should existing groups be filled, new groups will be made available.

General Learning Objectives

  • Greater case presentation skills
  • Increased clinical objectivity
  • Enhancement of use of professional self
  • “Hands-on” application of theory to practice
  • Augmented sensitivity to ethical issues

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits will be issued to licensed participants.
Note: These hours cannot be applied by license candidates toward hours of clinical supervision.