San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services is recruiting to fill one part time position.  This position will work in a Behavioral Health outpatient setting and will provide clinical assessments and treatment to mentally ill adults. The position will act as a lead clinician and provides consultation to para-professional staff working in an Adult Outpatient setting. 

Please view website for complete job description and minimum qualifications. Deadline is February 10, 2012.  Apply online at www.sjgov.org/hr or San Joaquin County Human Resources, 44 N. San Joaquin St, Suite 330, Stockton, CA 95202 (209)468-3370.  EOE.

Mental Health Clinician III Full Time

San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services is recruiting to fill several full time positions.  The Mental Health Clinician II is a first line supervisory position and can be assigned to the various programs within the agency.  The position plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs; makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters.

Please view website for complete job description and minimum qualifications. Deadline is February 24, 2012.  Apply online at www.sjgov.org/hr or San Joaquin County Human Resources, 44 N. San Joaquin St, Suite 330, Stockton, CA 95202 (209)468-3370.  EOE.

"Developing Effective Treatment Plans for the Eating Disorder Patient" 

"It is critical that clinicans working with this high-risk population be aware of recent research outcomes in order to develop appropriate and effective treatment plans based on patients' unique presentation and symptomology." 

Includes continental breakfast and materials. Registration begins at 8:30 am

1150 Ninth St. Modesto, CA 95354

Register online at www.sedop.org or email jacqueline@sedop.org (916) 899-8798.

Blind Advisory Committee

Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access

Blind Advisory Committee> Advancing Employment, Economic Opportunities, and Access> for Blind or Visually Impaired Californians> The Department of Rehabilitation is seeking nominations to serve on the Blind Advisory Committee.> About the Blind Advisory Committee> The Blind Advisory Committee (BAC) is established pursuant to Section 19098.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.> The BAC provides advice to the Department of Rehabilitation (Department) on means to increase competitive employment, enlarge economic opportunities, enhance independence and self-sufficiency, and in methods of improving services for persons who are blind or visually impaired.> The committee develops, in conjunction with stakeholders, an annual work plan to identify and address areas for improvement in services provided by the division to persons who are blind and visually impaired.> Composition:> The BAC shall consist of no more than thirteen members who represent the wide and diverse interests of blind and visually impaired rehabilitation consumer constituencies.  The majority of the members shall be blind or visually impaired.  Members of the committee who are not blind or visually impaired shall have experience in services to the blind.> Would you like to serve?> The Director-appointed BAC consists of a diverse membership interested in, and representative of, Californians who are blind or visually impaired.  The Director appoints representatives of specified entities to a four-year term.> o All qualified applicants are urged to apply.  If interested, please see attached instructions and application or contact Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.> o The recruitment is for the vacant membership representation of: two at large members; one service provider of services to the blind and visually impaired; one member experienced in the education of blind and visually impaired youth; two positions who are Department consumers; and one California Council of the Blind nominee.> o Attached for your reference is the membership composition with current representatives and terms.> How to apply for appointment by the Director to serve on the BAC> 1.      To apply for appointment by the Director to the BAC, complete the application and provide your resume.> 2.      E-mail the application and your resume to Joe Smith, Blind Advisory Committee, at fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.> 3.      Send your signed application and resume to:> Department of Rehabilitation> Older Individuals Blind Program> 721 Capitol Mall> Sacramento CA 95814>> All applications should be received no later than December 30, 2011.> Questions?  Please call Joe Smith at 916-558-5489 or email fjsmith@dor.ca.gov.

Be sure to check out our membership directory: http://www.valleysierracamft.org/members/ 

And, be sure to send us your professional description of your services and a picture of your lovely face. Pictures help people to make connections between who they are networking with at meetings and the outside world! 

Send your bio and picture to info@valleysierracamft.org

Click here to fill out the anonymous survey. 

We are happy to discuss the roles of the different positions with you to help you through the process of becoming involved! 

Help make the holidays even more special for the women and children receiving the critical services Haven offers.  Between now and December 9^th, we will be collecting gift wrapping supplies (wrapping paper, tape, ribbon, scissors and gift tags or labels) at the administrative office:

618 13^th street

Modesto, CA 95354

Please consider a contribution to this effort.  It’s easy and will make all the difference.  Regardless of the holiday you observe, consider how much more fun any gift is when you have to unwrap the mystery inside it.  Drop off as little or as much as you can.  We’ll take it all.

Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!  We're thankful for you!

Very sincerely,

Kate Trompetter

Subject: looking for people interested in being child custody mediators

Stanislaus County Superior Court is wanting to create a list of people interested in becoming Child Custody Mediators. This is a contract position. It requires a license and a minimum of 3 years experience with families, children, and couples. If interested please call me at 530-3249

Note there is a grant for $4,000 for developing a training event for licensed or pre-licensed therapsits alike. Feel free to psot your training suggestions in the comments sections. What topics would you LOVE to see offered? Let us know if you are willing to write a scholarship application or be involved in the planning/executing of such an event! 

Ideas to ponder: 

EMDR training brought locally...

Pre-Licensed virtual conference with everything geards towards pre-licensed therapists/students

Emotionally focused therapy training- research shows 70% success rate with couples- blow everything else out of the water! 

 Presenting the 4th Annual CAREGIVER SymposiumNovember 12,2011“The Invisible Magic of CAREGIVING”A Day of Leisure, Laughter and LearningLocation:Central United Methodist Church, 3700 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204Time: 8am – 4:30 pmKeynote Speaker: Wayne ConnellPresident & FounderInvisible Disabilities Association,Co-Author, “And You LOOK Good”Heather RogersMagician ExtraordinaireTo Register On-Line:http://theinvisiblemagicofcaregiving.eventbrite.com orBlog: www.healingsinmotion.comwww.healingsinmotion.orgEvent Chair: TalannaWilliams – 877-672-4480, #3talannaw@healingsingmotion.orgMen’s Roundtable DiscussionCaregiving - “Reality vs. Perception”•  Presentations• Workshops• Demonstrations• Exhibits