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CSCSW empowers CA clinical social workers through education, ethics, advocacy, and connection statewide. Join us! 💙

The California Society for Clinical Social Work - was founded in 1969 to ensure the continued existence and quality of clinical social work as a mental health discipline

CSCSW is the only organization in California focused on the interests of Clinical Social Workers and the clients they serv

GOALS OF CSCSW
Education – to provide educational opportunities, training and information that meet members’ needs
Advocacy – to advocate for members and the profession before the legislature and relevant regulatory agencies
Ethics – to articulate and uphold professional ethics and standards of professionalism
Monitor Trends – to monitor environmental trends that affect practice and advocate for corrective action
Value - to increase recognition of the value of practitioners and the profession among allied professionals, in the healthcare industry and the public
Mentor – to mentor individuals entering the profession

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CEU’S Free for members - for District Meetings across the state
Clinical Workshops – including those required by the BBS, such as Law & Ethics
Ethics Consultations –from trained ethics consultants
Mentorship Program – for those entering the field or changing direction
Clinical Update - professionally relevant articles and information

For Associate Social Workers (ASW’s)
Supervisor List – CSCSW Members supervising for licensure hours
Mentorship Program – providing guidance regarding education, career, professional development and networking
Clinical Consultation Groups – CSCSW Fellows leading groups to provide clinical support as an adjunctive learning experience
Board of Behavioral Sciences Liaison – facilitating communication between members and the BBS

CONNECTION
District Meetings - provide clinical education and in-person networking opportunities
Statewide Listserv – online forum to connect with members statewide for information and resources. Therapist Finder – member directory for finding referrals
Online Marketplace – free classifieds, service announcements and job board on our website

ADVOCACY
Social justice
Client advocacy
Legislative alerts
Insurance updates
Licensing

12/08/2025

🗣️ During this critical time where mental health needs only seem to be increasing, the Department of Education has recategorized our profession. 🗣️

Now no longer a “professional degree,” social work alongside others have been reclassified, meaning lower affordability and higher barriers for those seeking a social work education.

We highly encourage you to find and contact your elected member of Congress, and let them know that this decision will lead to far more harmful outcomes for the public.
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

🔹🔗 For more information (including a script you can send or say to your representatives) go to our website or Linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw)

12/05/2025

👥 Psychodynamic Peer Consultation Group 👥

Join this month’s virtual consultation group and explore transference, countertransference, and relational processes with fellow clinical social workers!

🗓️ Meets every month at 9:00 AM (PT)
✨ FREE | For CSCSW Members ONLY: students, ASWs, LCSWs, and other licensed professionals welcome!

🔗 Register TODAY through our website or go to our Linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)!

🔹 Facilitated by:

Joshua David Bienenfeld, LCSW - With over 30 years of experience, Joshua has worked at Children’s Hospital LA, DCFS, and the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA, bringing decades of insight into relational clinical work.

Monica Blauner, LCSW - After obtaining both her LCSW and certificate in psychoanalysis, Monica has worked for over 30 years in a number of mental health and addiction treatment settings, including the Department of Psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

🔹 Not a member yet? Join CSCSW today to access this and other exclusive benefits such as networking, professional development, ethics consults, and more!

12/03/2025

💰 Donate to the JAF Scholarship Fund!💰

🫂 CSCSW is proud to empower, celebrate, and grow the profession of social work by directly supporting future generations through the Jannette Alexander Foundation Scholarship Fund!

This upcoming year, we hope to continue distributing several scholarships - but we can’t do that without 🔹 YOUR 🔹 gracious support!

🔗 If you are in the position to do so, help us continue this amazing opportunity by going to our website or linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw) and donate today!

🩵 Every donation helps shape the future of supportive services and mental health care.

12/01/2025

🖥️ Upcoming Webinar: Is Your Website Working? 🖥️

Please join us this week as Maggie Goulder, a web designer specializing in websites for therapists and mental health professionals, explains why your current website may not be reaching clients, and discuss ethical strategies that help the right-fit clients find you

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn practical tools to build a strong online presence and register TODAY!

🔗 Register TODAY through our website or go to our Linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

🗓️ Thursday, December 4th from 7:30PM - 8:30PM
🎟 Cost: CSCSW Member - FREE | Nonmember - $25 | Student: $10

11/28/2025

☃️ The Monthly Glance: December! ☃️
It’s tiiiiiiiiiime! Look forward to this month’s exciting events and make sure to register ASAP before times runs out!

🔗 For more details and to register for any of these events, go to our website or linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw)

🔹 We may have some last minute additions to our schedule, so make sure to follow us on our social media pages to get the earliest of updates.

🗓️ 12.04 | Is Your Website Working? How to Reach and Connect with Clients Online
- Learn practical tools to build a strong online presence, understand why your current website may not be reaching clients, and discuss ethical strategies that help the right-fit clients find you

🗓️ 12.13 | Psychodynamic Peer Clinical
Consultation Group
- Discuss transference, countertransference, and relational dynamics in a supportive environment surrounded by peers from all levels of practice

11/26/2025

🫧 March 2026 Conference: Presentations! 🫧

Take a sneak peek at the first batch of presentations for our upcoming half-day conference in Los Angeles! More information will be revealed as we get closer to the date, so stay tuned for more!

📍 Central Los Angeles
🗓️ March 14, 2026
⏰ 8AM - 12PM

🎙️ Keynote speaker: Dr. Wendy Ashley, professor and department chair at CSUN
🗣️ and many others!

🔗 Don’t want to miss an update? Follow us on all our social media and check out our website or linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

11/24/2025

This Giving Season, we ask you to empower compassion and fund education by supporting the Jannette Alexander Foundation Scholarship Fund!

🫂 CSCSW is proud to empower, celebrate, and grow the profession of social work. This upcoming year, we hope to continue distributing several scholarships - but we can’t do that without 🔹 YOUR 🔹 gracious support!

🔗💰 Donate TODAY by going to our website (clinicalsocialworksociety.org/jaf) or linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw)!

🩵 Every donation helps shape the future of supportive services and mental health care.

11/19/2025

🫧 March 2026 Conference: Sponsorships! 🫧

CSCSW is pleased to invite YOU to partner with us as a sponsor for our upcoming conference in Los Angeles!

Check out the different sponsorship tiers available with its unique benefits and see which one fits your organization best. Support CSCSW today and become a contributor in the development of clinical social work!

🔗 Check out our website (clinicalsocialworksociety.org/Sponsorship-Opportunities) or linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw) and become a sponsor today!

❓Do these tiers not fit? Email Flor Chaidez, LCSW at florchaidez789@gmail.com for other opportunities!

11/17/2025

🧳 National Career Development Month 🧳

As clinical social workers, we know that career development is more than a pathway—it’s a lifelong practice rooted in growth, self-reflection, and advocacy.

🔹 This month, we recognize the practitioners, students, and emerging professionals who continue to advance our field through their dedication to learning, leadership, and compassionate service.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or stepping into a new professional role, your commitment strengthens our communities and expands access to meaningful mental health care.

11/14/2025

💰 JAF Scholarships: Donate!💰

🫂 CSCSW is proud to empower, celebrate, and grow the profession of social work by directly supporting future generations through the Jannette Alexander Foundation Scholarship Fund!

JAF awards ✨ ANNUAL ✨ scholarships (and a FREE 1-year membership!) to graduating MSW students at any California accredited social work program. This upcoming year, we hope to continue distributing several scholarships - but we can’t do that without 🔹 YOUR 🔹 gracious support!

🔗 If you are in the position to do so, help us continue this amazing opportunity by going to our website or linktree (linktr.ee/calscsw) and donate today!

🩵 Every donation helps shape the future of supportive services and mental health care.

11/12/2025

👥 It’s time to network! 👥

Don’t miss out on this month’s in-person networking opportunity in Los Angeles! Join us to meet other clinical social workers and mental health professionals!

🔗 For more information or to register, go to our website or linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

🔜 🗓️ Saturday, November 22nd from 10AM - 12PM
‼️You’ll receive the address and parking information with your registration confirmation.

🗣️ PRESENTATION: “Clients Coping Through the Holidays,” presented by Nikola Alenkin
- As practitioners we often see an increased demand for our services, in this session, we will explore how this increased stress is expressed within our clients, as well we will explore self-care options for us in working with complex populations. This session includes review of real cases with an emphasis on practical means to manage these increased stressors for our clients and ourselves.
➡️ 1.0 CEUs | $35 FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS

11/10/2025

🎓 Calling all social work students & ASW’s! 🎓

📚 Feeling lost, stressed, or excited? Don’t have time for the self care everyone keeps talking about? YOU’RE NOT ALONE!

Bring your questions and concerns, share your journey, and connect with others through this open group for any social work student or ASW in need of support. We expect and hope to cover topics ranging from: internships, managing hours and licensing exams, supervisors and supervision, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet with other social workers and register today!

🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 20th from 5pm-6pm
‼️ FREE for everyone! but donations are appreciated :D
🔗 Register TODAY through our website or go to our Linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

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Palo Alto, CA
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Telephone

+13102549471

Website

http://clinicalsocialworksociety.org/

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