Month: February 2022

Job Opportunity

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Disaster Mental Health Coordinator
Job Summary
Disaster Mental Health Coordinator – Office of Adult Mental Health
 
This is a position with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Behavioral Health, under the direct supervision of the Director of the Office of Adult Mental Health. This position is funded through a contract between the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). The Disaster Mental Health Coordinator assumes a lead role under the DPH Healthcare Preparedness Program grant, working closely with the DPH Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and in DBHDD through planning and implementation of Georgia’s disaster mental health preparedness, response and disaster recovery activities. Working closely with the DPH and local district health offices, the Coordinator develops DPH’s plan for improving healthcare community preparedness for mental health response capacity. This position provides technical assistance for local and regional community disaster mental health preparedness activities and represents DPH and DBHDD to external organizations on relevant emergency preparedness mental health issues.
 
Coordinates DBHDD’s disaster mental health program during all phases of disaster (preparedness, response and disaster recovery). This includes DBHDD’s public mental health provider system and engagement with GCC, State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia and Medical Reserve Corps members. Leads DBHDD’s Two Peachtree Emergency Operations Center volunteer team and provides on-call 24/7 coverage to DPH.
 
Secures funding and provides oversight for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program grants.
 
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.
 
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NCE Test Preparation Opportunity

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NCE/LPC Test Preparation: live online Friday & Saturday, February 25-26, 2022, 9am – 4pm each day

Presenter: Dr. Kevin Kusy
12 CEs
The NCE is a computerized exam, comprised of 200 multiple choice questions. Prepare yourself by taking this test prep course to help you pass the exam. Topic areas include: Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Foundations, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Career and Lifestyle Development, Appraisal, Research and Program Evaluation, Professional Orientation, and Ethics.

Register here: https://www.imhca.org/event-4647438

Feedback on our latest NCE Online training:

  • “This was a very informative workshop. Dr. Kusy was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information. The handouts provided are so helpful!”
  • “Overall, this was a great workshop, worthy of the investment to ensure that I pass the NCE exam.”
  • “The presenter simplified the material by giving examples along with actual real world experiences, and had great pacing and delivery.”
  • “I loved the thoroughness of this two-day test prep workshop, and the ability to interact and participate remotely was so convenient.”

Scholarship Opportunity (due 2/28)

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Illinois College Counseling Association (ICCA) Student Scholarship Award

ICCA would like to support a student that is currently enrolled in a counseling graduate program with an intent to work with college students in a college setting.

Amount: $500 for tuition and supplies

Application procedures:

  • Submit a 500 word essay stating goals and desire for providing counseling in a college setting
  • Submit one letter of recommendation from a professor, supervisor, or employer

Please submit an application by February 28, 2022 to ICCA President Danice McGrath @ danicemcgrath@gmail.com. In the subject field, please write ICCA SCHOLARSHIP.

Job Opportunity: The Well Resource Center Chicago

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The Well Resource Center is a non-profit working with first responders and their families providing community groups, free therapy, and sports therapy. Please see below for more details about the position. The position can be part-time or full-time, $31-35/hour and a $400 Education Stipend with flexible hours.

 

Webinar TODAY (2/9) @ 1pm: NCSW w/ DePaul Alum Brian Coleman

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Celebrating National School “Counseling” Week

Join the ASCA session today February 9th – ISCA Board Member Brian Coleman – Moderator

Webinar: Advocacy in School Counseling, 1 p.m. CST, Facebook Live
Implementing the ASCA National Model requires leadership, advocacy and collaboration with a focus on system change in outcomes. Advocating for your students, the school counseling profession and your school counseling program is critical. In this webinar panelists with discuss what advocacy looks like to them and their day-to-day life as a school counselor.  

Speakers: 

  • Alma Lopez, School Counselor of the Year, Lead School Counselor at Livingston Middle School in Livingston, Calif., and District School Counseling Coordinator
  • Matthew Berry, School Counselor of the Year Finalist; School Counselor, Ritenour Husky Academy, Overland, Mo.
  • Moderator: Brian Coleman, 2019 School Counselor of the Year, School counselor at Jones College Prep, Chicago, Ill.

Read the article on Page 10 reprinted from the ISCA Newsletter Winter 2018 from former ISCA Board Member, Whitney Triplett now Executive Director of Professional Learning for Hatching Results. Important reminders about what we are celebrating during National School “Counseling” Week.