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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

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)

11/09/2025

🫧 March 2026 Conference: Sponsorships! 🫧

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

By sponsoring our conference, you’ll not only enhance your organization’s visibility, engagement, and impact among the clinical mental health professional community, but also contribute to the development of clinical social work during this critical time.

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

❓Any questions? Email our Conference Chair at florchaidez789@gmail.com

11/07/2025

👥 Clinical Practice Peer Support Group 👥

This group offers CSCSW members a space to connect, share, and support each other around a wide range of practice topics — from telehealth and professional boundaries to insurance, ethics, and regulations.

🤝 Whether you’re in an agency or private practice, all members are welcome to join and build meaningful connections with peers across California!

🗓 Saturday, November 15th from 10am - 11:30am
🔗 Register TODAY through our website or go to our Linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

11/06/2025

👀 Upcoming Webinar: Nervous System Regulation 👀

Join us for a neuroscience workshop with Jill Baumgartner, LCSW, where you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of autonomic nervous system influences and explore implications for treatment delivery and treatment planning in therapy.

Come learn how to help clients replace patterns of protection and explore opportunities for connection!

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

🗓️ Saturday, November 15th from 9AM - 11AM
🎟 Cost: CSCSW Member - FREE | Nonmember - $65 | Student: FREE

🎤 Presenter:
Jill Baumgartner, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice who blends traditional talk therapy with skills that honor the wisdom of the body and the intuitive guidance of emotions. Jill is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and offers nervous system regulation skills.

11/05/2025

👥 Psychodynamic Peer Consultation Group 👥

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

🗓️ November 8th from 9AM - 10:30AM
✨ 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!

10/29/2025

🌀 The Monthly Glance: November! 🌀
Welcome to turkey 🦃 season! Look forward to this month’s exciting events and make sure to register ASAP before times runs out to enjoy all the opportunities we have to offer!

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

🗓️ 11.05 | Support Group for Social Work Students and ASWs
- Discuss mental health treatment and collaboration with supervision in the community of persons involved in the criminal justice system.

🗓️ 11.08 | Psychodynamic Peer Clinical
Consultation Group
- Discuss transference, countertransference, and relational dynamics in a supportive environment surrounded by peers from all levels of practice

🗓️ 11.15 | Nervous System Regulation: A Client-Centered Approach
- Discuss principles of nervous system states, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care to integrate a bottom-up and top-down therapy approach

🗓️ 11.15 | Clinical Practice Peer Support Group
- Address non-clinical practice topics such as tele-health, professional boundaries, insurance or fees, ethical or legal considerations, compliance with regulations, etc.

🗓️ 11.20 | Support Group for Social Work Students and ASWs
- Discuss topics related to being a social work student or graduate interested in licensure

10/27/2025

⛓️‍💥 Forensic Social Work ⛓️‍💥

Join us for a presentation on mental health treatment and collaboration with supervision in the community of persons involved in the criminal justice system.

🎙️ Presenter Tom Granucci, LCSW will discuss the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, an evidence-based practice in correctional treatment proven to reduce recidivism. He will also cover how to ethically manage the challenge of the dual role of care and control in this line of work.

🗓️ Wednesday, November 05th from 7PM - 8:30PM
🌀1.5 CEUs
🎟️ CSCSW MEMBERS - FREE | NON-MEMBERS - $29 FEE | STUDENTS - $19 FEE
🔗 Register TODAY through our website or go to our Linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

10/24/2025

🦋 COMING SOON: 2026 Half-Day Conference 🦋

Get ready to learn from our presenters, build a community with fellow peers and clinical professionals, and earn up to 3 CEUs!

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

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

More details coming soon, so don’t miss out on any updates by following us on social media and checking out our website or linktree! (linktr.ee/calscsw)

10/22/2025

Domestic violence is not just a crime, but a serious public health crisis with long-lasting, harmful effects on individuals, families, and entire communities.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as the month comes to a close we encourage you to continue raising awareness and honoring all survivors of domestic violence. Hold space for survivors, and center their voices.

10/20/2025

🏁 RETIREMENT! Is it on your radar? 🏁

Register for this discussion group to join a supportive space where you can expect to explore any and all questions you may have about retirement! As social workers, we already benefit from consultation and assistance throughout the beginning and middle of our careers, why not during the closing phase as well?

🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 28th from 8:30am-10am
‼️ FREE for CSCSW Members
🔗 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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