EP6: Social Work & Public Policy with Joan Levy Zlotnik

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EP6: Social Work & Public Policy with Joan Levy Zlotnik

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Joan Levy Zlotnik, PhD, ACSW, discusses how public policy is an important part of social work. See Episode 6 show notes for resources

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May 1, 2018

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EP6: Social Work & Public Policy with Joan Levy Zlotnik: Joan Levy Zlotnik, PhD, ACSW, discusses how public policy is an important part of social work. See Episode 6 show notes for resources by NASW Social Work Talks
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EP17: Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout: Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is a professor of Behavioral Science at Northeastern University, and is the author of "Mentalligence" and "Reset." With more than 20 years' experience as a clinician, educator, researcher and parent, she speaks about her... by NASW Social Work Talks
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EP30: Providing Psychosocial Care at Doctors Without Borders: Athena Viscusi, LCSW, is a Psychosocial Care Specialist at Doctors Without Borders. She's directed mental health programs in Haiti, South Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Myanmar, and Palestine. She's hired, trained and supervised local workers in... by NASW Social Work Talks
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EP36: Social Work Practice Mobility: NASW CEO Angelo McClain, PhD, LICSW, speaks with Mary Jo Monahan, CEO of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) about efforts to increase social work practice mobility. for resources and a transcript. And if you like this episode, please leave... by NASW Social Work Talks
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EP3: 2018 NASW National Conference: Thinking about attending the 2018 NASW National Conference? Raffaele Vitelli, NASW's Director of Professional & Workforce Development, and Richard Loomis, Manager of Conference and Event Planning talk about the planning that makes this event as... by NASW Social Work Talks
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