Dear School Counselor,
You are invited to participate in the following research study: The Career Development and Social Determinants Framework: Theory Development and Outcome Research.
This study (#IRB-FY2024-168) has been reviewed by the Villanova University Institutional Review Board.
The purpose of this study is to (a) help the researcher further refine the Career Development and Social Determinants-Framework, and (b) train K-12 school counselors to utilize the framework in their career development programming and collect outcome research on this intervention.
**By participating in this study, you will engage in a professional development opportunity purposed to increase your competencies and confidence in addressing students’ college and career readiness and social health needs.
Participation criteria include:
(A) You are a practicing school counselor working with K-12 students
(B) You are over 18 years old
(C) You provide career development programming in your current role as a school counselor.
Participation will be completely remote and take place via Qualtrics and Zoom. Participants will be asked to:
● complete a demographic questionnaire, a social determinants of health competency assessment, a college and career readiness counseling self-efficacy assessment, and a perceived level of advocacy assessment via Qualtrics. These questionnaires should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
● Participate in an approximately 30-minute, semi-structured interview via Zoom with a member of the research team. Audio of the interview will be recorded.
● participate in a professional development program on the Career Development and Social Determinants-Framework (CDSD-F). This program will include:
○ Two, one-hour trainings via Zoom. Each training will occur approximately one week apart, on July 19 and 26, 2024.
● Participate in a second approximately 30-minute, semi-structured interview via Zoom with a member of the research team upon completion of the two trainings. Audio of the interview will be recorded. You will also be asked to complete the assessments again via Qualtrics after the second training.
● Finally, approximately 2-3 months after the training, participate in the third approximately 30-minute, semi-structured interview via Zoom with a member of the research team. Audio of the interview will be recorded.
Upon complete participation in the study, participants will have the option to receive compensation in the form of a $125 Visa gift card.
Please follow this link to participate: https://villanova.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAPJXGSFYp7ykhE
Any questions pertaining to this study can be sent to Dr. Dana Brookover at dana.brookover@villanova.edu. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Dana L. Brookover, PhD, NCC
Assistant Professor
Department of Education and Counseling
The Delta Phi Upsilon (DPU) Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) is compiling a list of open counseling positions, which can be accessed at the following website: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ynqXAladDKNc3o7DYz7J3W9Fh6mufF80C_Dq3rrXClU/edit#gid=0
If you have job leads to add to this list, please email our Professional Development Chair, C’aira (ctovarmu@depaul.edu) with the following information:
We hope this can be a helpful resource for our alumni and graduating students who are navigating the job search.
See the video recording link below for the Step by Step Walk Through of the Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensure Application Process that occurred on Sat May 18, 2024 from 12:30 pm -2:00 pm:
During this meeting Dr. Hamm and Jay went through the entirety of the 22 page Illinois LPC Licensure Application while also addressing additional pieces of the licensure application process (ex. the NCE exam). You can download/print the IDFPR LPC Application before viewing this video recording in order to follow along. You will click on “Professional Counselor” under Licensee Application Forms: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/profcounselor.html
Please feel free to reach out to Jay or Dr. Hamm if you have any follow up questions.
Lane County Behavioral Health in beautiful Eugene, OR. – At LCBH, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to our community. As part of our teams, clinicians will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Here are some details about the positions:
Clinical Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC): We are seeking both licensed and unlicensed therapists with experience in individual and group therapy. The ideal candidates will have a strong clinical background and commitment to trauma informed, client-centered care.
Forensic Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC): We are seeking both licensed and unlicensed therapists with experience working within the criminal justice system, providing mental health services to individuals who are criminal justice involved. Primary responsibilities will be to conduct assessments, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop treatment plans tailored to the needs of clients who may be criminal justice involved, or individuals involved in court-ordered treatment.
Crisis Response Team (LMFT, LCSW, LPC): We are seeking licensed therapists to play a crucial role in providing immediate mental health and crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises both on the phone and in the community. Working as part of a dynamic team, these individuals will respond to crisis phone calls and conduct remote and on-site assessments to de-escalate situations, provide emotional support, and facilitate access to appropriate mental health services.
If you or someone you know are passionate about mental health, possess the necessary qualifications, and are eager to join a supportive and dynamic team, we hope you to apply. We offer competitive compensation packages, opportunities for professional development including licensure supervision, and a positive work environment where your contributions are valued. We are also currently offering a $4500 sign on compensation package for qualified positions.
To apply for any of these positions, please check out our Lane County jobs website. You will also find attached our Job Opportunity flier with links to all our positions and more information about our organization.
24-25 Internship Site Approval Deadline Approaching!
The deadline for paperwork in Tevera is approaching! Please check Tevera for any pending forms. If you have not yet received an approval email from Jay Lesenko, your site has not been approved.
In the event that you have not found a site, please consult the internship opportunities posted on CSL News and review this list of sites who recently stated that they are still looking for interns: Internship Sites Still Accepting Applications. Please reach out to Jay or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions or need further support.
The Office of Professional Practice will be offering a Step by Step Walk Through of the Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensure Application Process for all counseling students Tomorrow- Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 12:30 pm -2:00 pm. We will be recording this meeting for those who are unable to attend.
We will be going through the entirety of the 22 page Illinois LPC Licensure Application as well as addressing various pieces of the licensure application process (ex. licensure vs certification, the NCE exam, etc.) Please note that this meeting is optional. Although this information may be most immediately relevant to third year students about graduate, first and second year students are more than welcome to attend as well.
If you would like to download/print the IDFPR LPC Application before the meeting in order to follow along, you can click on “Professional Counselor” under Licensee Application Forms https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/profcounselor.html
We will also discuss:
We will define and explain the following terms and their role in the licensure process:
As a licensed professional counselor, counselor educator, behavioral health professional, member of ACES, and a constituent, please ask your representative to consider cosponsoring H.R. 7924, the Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable and Supportive Services in Mental Health Act or Access in Mental Health Act.
This important legislation would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by creating a new grant program to support graduate behavioral health programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges, and other minority-serving institutions by:
Go to this link to fill out the Voter Voice response which can then send a message directly to your US Representative.
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you well. As part of ongoing research at Penn State College of Education, we are exploring the influence of sociocultural factors on critical consciousness and engagement in anti-racism activities among students and instructors in Counselor Education. This research is crucial for shaping effective curricula and policies, and your insights will be incredibly valuable.
Study Details
Why Your Participation Matters:
Your insights will help the researchers advocate for the development of inclusive curricula and teaching strategies, helping to shape future generations of counselors. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in our field.
As a thank you for your time, we will be holding a drawing for over fifteen (15) Amazon gift cards valued at $25, $50, and $100. After completing the survey, you will have the chance to enter the drawing. Raffle winners will be drawn and notified via email once data collection is complete.
We greatly appreciate your time and are eager to learn from your experiences. You can begin the survey by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/psu23984
Please also consider forwarding this email to at least two peers or colleagues who would also have valuable insights to share. The more voices we hear, the deeper our understanding will become.
For any inquiries or further information, you’re welcome to contact the primary investigator, Dr. Aiesha Lee, at alee@psu.edu.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our field’s growth and understanding.
Internship Opportunity – Essentially You Counseling and Wellness Services
Essentially You Counseling and Wellness Services has one remaining internship opening for 2024-2025. Interested students should reach out to Kelly McCauley at kellymccauley@essentiallyyoucounseling.com for more information.