Join us for "Play Therapy Skills and Methods for Beginners," led by Earley Barnes-Ullrich, MSSW, LCSW-S, RPT-S™. Click here or go to https://cvent.utexas.edu/PlayTherapyBeginner to register.
Orientation and overview of GRACE Program for MSSW final field students. Hosted in SSW Room 1.212.
Please join the Autism Consortium of Texas for our virtual January meeting! 1 Free CEU (SW, LMFT, LPC, General Contact) Topic: "Stem Cell Approaches to Understand Acquired and Genetic Epilepsies" About the Speaker: Jenny Hsieh, PhD is the Founding Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology in the College of Sciences at…
Join Heather Jones, Intergenerational Program Manager at creative writing nonprofit Austin Bat Cave, to discuss ways to use journaling, restorative circles, storytelling, and letter-writing to build connections between generations. This workshop will also explore strategies for applying restorative practices to program development and community partnerships. Contact Joan Assef for any additional questions. Learning Objectives: Participants…
Beginning of Semester celebration. For more information, contact Dante Vargas.
Join us for "The art of clinical supervision: CS2301" presented by Tammy Linseisen, ACSW, LCSW-S. Register here.
Your cover letter is the way to get your foot in the door during application season, whether you’re applying to early Field placement or the job of your dreams. We want you to be prepared for the competitive Final Field process and give you all the resources and knowledge you need to achieve your goals.…
This event is intended for MSSW students in the early final field process or preparing to go into final field. The interview is your opportunity to make an impression on your final field recruiter and can be the most important determiner of where you end up. You should make the most of it! With Jennifer Luna’s…
Description: February 22-24, 2023Fee: CLICK HERE to view fees Together Again: Putting the Social Back In Social Work The Texas School Social Workers Conference has been developed to give school-based service providers a wide array of effective techniques and programs to enhance their work as they meet the challenges found in today’s school settings. Conference participants will…
Attention all students and alumni – the DiNitto Career Center is hosting a LinkedIn Workshop on Monday, February 27th at 5:30pm! Your LinkedIn profile is important. For many employers, it may be the first impression they get of you, and it is vital to make first impressions count. That’s why we’re offering this workshop so…
Join us on Thursday, 3/2, to hear from Integral Care about their impact-driven programs and services, as well as career opportunities. This panel will feature four program areas: crisis services, substance use services, residential services, and justice initiatives. There will truly be something for everyone, so mark your calendars!
NASW-TX is excited to announce that Social Work Advocacy Day (SWAD) 2023 will be returning in person on Friday, March 3, at the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol, in Austin! The day will be jam-packed with advocate panels, discussions with legislative staff, a rally on the Capitol steps, and more.…
Join for an exploration of creative and technological tools to enhance connection with loved ones. This presentation will include stories and footage from Romero’s partnership in the Alzheimer’s journey with his mother, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse and Musician. Participants can expect to gain activities, communication techniques, and knowledge on Dementia and End of Life care.
SWGT is a talent show open to all members of SHS. This is an opportunity for SHS members to build community through a night of food and performances.
Join us on Thursday, 3/23, to hear from Krystal Reddick-Pollard, LMSW, about self care practices in social work. Krystal is an educator, licensed social worker, and self-care coach. Through Total Life Care Coaching (TLC), she supports heart-centered professionals with prioritizing their well-being and making their self-care non-negotiable. Krystal believes that self-care is a way to…
Join Texas Licensure Expert Tammy Linseisen as she helps us navigate the testing process, timelines, and supervision requirements in the state of Texas. At this session, we will review the steps graduates need to follow in order to obtain their LCSW. We will also discuss strategies for determining the best fit for your clinical supervision…
Is the Services Cliff a Policy Cliff? Understanding the Impact of US Health Policy on the Health and Wellbeing of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities As many as 1 in 6 children in the US are diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability. Intellectual and developmental disabilities are typically lifelong diagnoses, and people who…
Join Texas Licensure Expert Tammy Linseisen as she helps us navigate the testing process, timelines, and supervision requirements in the state of Texas. At this session, we will review the steps graduates need to follow in order to obtain their LCSW. We will also discuss strategies for determining the best fit for your clinical supervision…
STEER is an informational/recruiting event for folks that have applied to the program and been accepted, some of whom are still deciding if they want to accept our offer. Contact Dante Vargas for more information.
Join us to hear Allan Cole, Ph.D. discuss challenges and opportunities presented to those living with Parkinson’s, with attention to with person centered care and health equity, and utilizes person writings and experiences. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn what distinguishes Parkinson’s disease as a chronic, progressive, and degenerative illness, and consider the particular challenges those…
Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Speaker will be Dean Allan Cole.
Join us for our Spring 2023 Virtual Clinical Career Fair! This will be an excellent opportunity for our BSW/MSSW soon-to -graduates and other experienced alumni, seeking employment, to learn about available clinical roles. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: bit.ly/Spring23CareerFair
Information regarding commencement will be posted on the Commencement page as updates become available.
EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. WAITLIST BEING ACCEPTED. This is an in-person event on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Workshop: A Multimodal-Phase Based Sandtray Therapy and Parts Work with Children Affected by Complex and Chronic Trauma presented by Ana M. Gomez, Mc, LPC This event is possible thanks to support from The Norma and…
Orientation for incoming Post-BSW students.
Workshop: A Multimodal-Phase Based Sandtray Therapy and Parts Work with Children Affected by Complex and Chronic Trauma presented by Ana M. Gomez, Mc, LPC. This is an in-person event on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Learn more and register!
Please join the Autism Consortium of Texas for our June webinar, "Impact of Improving Feeding on General Development for Children with ASD" with Dr. Kaitlyn Mosher on Friday, June 9, at 12pm on Zoom. Description: A significant number of children with ASD experience feeding difficulties which can impact their health and nutrition along with parent-child…
Meet virtually with DiNitto Career Center Director and expert career coach, Jennifer Luna, to learn more about building your professional brand. Your professional brand is a strategic career tool that is a culmination of the jobs you have worked in, places you have volunteered, and organizations you've been a part of. It's what makes you…
This 40-hour series is accepted by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners to meet training qualifications to supervise candidates for clinical licensure. The classroom sessions will be collaborative, experiential, and interactive with an emphasis on practical applications and skill-building. The course will cover these three major content areas: CEUs: 40.0 (12 ethics)/Contact Hours:…
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
What if you could go to an interview and know exactly what the questions will be? We may not be able to know the questions ahead of time, but we can help you determine the answers. This is your opportunity to show a potential employer exactly why you're the right fit for the job. Jennifer…
Learn how to write a strategic letter of interest to accompany your resume. Join career coach, Jennifer Luna, MSSW and writing consultant, Taylor Smith for an informative how-to session. Register now at https://bit.ly/DCCLOIworkshop.
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
OFE and First Field Clinical Faculty orient MSSW students entering internships in the fall to practicum expectations over 2 days at SHSSW.
OFE and First Field Clinical Faculty orient MSSW students entering internships in the fall to practicum expectations over 2 days at SHSSW.
OFE and BSW Clinical Faculty orient BSW students entering internships to practicum expectations.
Are you looking for an LMSW or LCSW position? Thinking about future internship opportunities? Seeking a Clinical Supervisor for your LCSW? The Clinical Showcase is your opportunity to explore, network, and take the next step in your clinical social work journey. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or simply curious about the field,…
Meet with DiNitto Career Center Director and expert career coach, Jennifer Luna, to learn more about building your professional brand. A professional brand is a strategic career tool that is a culmination of the jobs you have worked in, places you have volunteered, and organizations you've been a part of. It includes your values, your…
This meeting will outline the fall placement process for spring final field and includes information about internship positions available, student advising, resume workshops, the field agency fair with agency representatives, online internship selection and interview schedules. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory unless students are already placed in an early selection, domestic long distance, international,…
Join us for a panel discussion led by Suzanne Potts, LMSW, MPH on what it means to work in sport social work (clinical and macro focused), the impact social work has on sports, and identifying jobs in this space. Register here at https://bit.ly/sportssocialwork. Ashley Harmon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor,…
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
Join us in a conversation with Nicki Sanders, MSW, on challenging outdated, narrow views of social work, and empowering social workers through unique strategies and resources to help them achieve a more aligned and fulfilling social work career. Register here at https://bit.ly/SocialWorkMMM. Nicki Sanders, MSW, is an Entrepreneur, Educator, Leadership Consultant, and Social Work Career…
Join career coach, Jennifer Luna, MSSW, for an informative how-to session on writing a winning letter of interest for the final practicum application process. Register at https://bit.ly/FinalPracticumLOI.
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
MSSW Students - Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on "Events". Then click on "Workshops". You…
Grand Rounds Presented By: Snehal Patel, MD The University of Texas at Austin Health Social Work departments at Dell Medical School and Steve Hicks School of Social Work
MSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
MSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
MSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
10 am – 12 pm: BSW and Clinical placements 2 pm – 4 pm: APP placements Agency representatives and students come together for a virtual fair to discuss the amazing internship opportunities available. Each registered agency will be assigned a Zoom Breakout Room where students will be able to filter in and out just like…
Join us in conversation with Sara Tucker, LCSW, TxCG, in an exploration of the field of geriatric social work. This discussion will cover how this area is addressing challenges that older adults face such as supporting older adults and their families in the face of a complicated medical environment. Register here at https://bit.ly/3OXV2DF. After working…
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Join Assistant Deans Mary Beer & Tanya Voss for an informational session on negotiating stipends during the final practicum interview process. Learn about various modes of compensation in final practicum placement, how to highlight your strengths, as well as tips to help you navigate conversations around stipends and federal work study eligibility during your practicum…
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
Speed interviews are a great opportunity to practice interviewing for final practicum with local clinical supervisors and social worker employees! Gain real-world practice at sharpening your interview skills and get valuable feedback! Don’t forget to dress professionally even if it’s an online event! Register here on Eventbrite!
Topic: Delivering quality care to Latine families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): A look at how Latine parents evaluate care quality and express care (dis)satisfaction. Presenter: Monica Gordillo, Ph.D., Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware Join us for the Autism Consortium of Texas October Webinar! At the end of this…