Social Workers, Rise!

By Catherine Moore, LCSWBusiness Careers

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October 11, 2021 Money Tips every Social Worker Needs (even if you're broke)
If your first thought was, "I don't have a lot of money so I wont worry about this right now." This is especially important for you!
Let’s be real, Social Workers are great at emotions, but not exactly known for being great at numbers and finances - for better or worse. We are not taught about finances in school and we don’t know what we don’t know. No judgement here! I’m with you.
In this episode we ask a financial advisor, what are the top 3 things we need to know about money (even if i don't have much of it)?
We cover:
- If I don’t have a lot of money, then why would I need a financial advisor?
- How do I prioritize expenses between retirement, student loans, credit card payments, and saving for life events?
- Can I get financial advice with no upfront costs? Yes, do these 3 things to be prepared:
Get financially organized - get those documents out of your “junk drawer” and get your financial statements into one place. Income sources, salaries, insurance information, bank account information, loans, interest rates, health insurance, home/rental insurance, etc.
Know where your money is going and be as honest as possible with yourself. Go back 3 months and categorize your expenses into separate categories. Next you want to look for and identify patterns & specific spending habits that are working and not working for you.
Save for Retirement, NOW. Start small then gradually increase over time to get the most benefit from compounding interest.
Alex Casella, Personal Finance Professional, has worked in the financial services industry since 2009 and over those years has recognized financial literacy needs of social workers and mental health professionals. Alex has developed a comprehensive understanding of financial services through his training and time working alongside successful advisors in the financial planning industry.
Download the Empower Financial Guide:
https://www.alexcasella.com/empower-guide
It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career…
Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
Connect on LinkedIn
RISE Directory; A National Directory of Clinical Supervisors is currently looking to add Clinical Supervisors in your state!
Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course
Find us ranked in the TOP 10 among the Best Social Work podcasts in the world!
46 min
October 08, 2021 60. Medical Social Work; Behind the Scenes
In this episode we are taking you behind the scenes as a medical social worker. I'm Answering all of your top questions including:
What types of medical social work are there?
What training or degrees do I need?
What is the hardest part?
How is the pay?
What is a typical day like as a medical social worker?
What do I do if i'm feeling overwhelmed or burnt out?

More Medical Social Work Skills: https://www.onetonline.org/link/details/21-1022.00

It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and definitely check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career
Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw/
RISE Directory; A National Directory of Clinical Supervisors is currently looking to add Clinical Supervisors in your state!
Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
POLST Basics for Medical Social Workers: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/POLST

Find us ranked in the TOP 10 among the best Social Work podcasts in the world! https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/
34 min
September 23, 2021 Micro Practice in a Macro system; Social Work on the Federal Level
Did you know we have social workers in the federal government?? No? Me either until I met this amazing social worker!
This episode we sit with Brenda Flores who reveals her diverse social work background, what she did to go from CPS worker to working with the federal government with Department of Homeland Security. What does a social worker do with Homeland Security? She talks about her role, how she copes with stress, human trafficking, and gives her personal tips on what you can do to help advance your career further.
Brenda Flores is a Victim Assistance Specialist with Homeland Security Investigations who partners with law enforcement agencies and non-governmental organizations to assist victims of federal crimes. After spending over a decade working in the child welfare and immigration arena for local child protective services, the federal administration for children and families, and citizenship and immigration services, Brenda has experienced the crisis’s, challenges, and triumphs of those needing the most help. It is not how well you master the theory and textbooks. It is how well you connect with those you are serving and communicate your understanding and empathy back to them. Brenda has spoken at various conferences and has participated in numerous local, state and federal work groups dealing with issues ranging from child welfare to human trafficking and immigration. Brenda holds a PhD in Social Policy & Research and an MSW from Loma Linda University.
Here are her tips for you to advance your career as a new Social Worker:
“Take advantage of all the opportunities you have. If you have the time, go to it.”
“Look around and see what needs are not being addressed and what are realistic ways for you to become involved?”
“Don’t be afraid to ask or inquire further. Ask, always ask.”

Connect with Brenda Flores: [email protected]

Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
Connect with me: IG @SocialWorkersRise FB: SocialWorkersRise

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33 min
August 02, 2021 Clinical Exam & Turning Struggles into your Brand
Have you ever wondered, Where do I start with establishing my personal brand? Shara Ruffin, LCSW, C-SWHC, BC-TMH breaks down her story and how she flipped her struggles into her strengths. She shares her personal story of struggle, triumph, and what it took for her to pass the clinical licensing test after multiple attempts. She shares how she used her story as the starting point for her personal brand on LinkedIn and how you can too. Be sure to follow her on all her platforms, you don't want to miss any her wisdom! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shararuffin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shara_ruffin/ ClubHouse Study Group: @Shararuffin
RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
39 min
July 26, 2021 Shifting the Hustle Mentality
Is your hustle mentality still working for you or do you need a mindset shift? We are diving into this and talking about ways to utilize your resources to make your next career move. Whether you are a new grad or a seasoned professional, there are gems in here for you!
RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
27 min
July 19, 2021 Self-Care for Busy Social Workers
Today we are talking with Savine who is a Burnout coach for social workers. Connect with Saveen, LCSW @saveen_youmatter⁣ ⁣ Get into her Workshop: Get Off The Burnout Hamster-Wheel And Generate More Energy & Time For Themselves, Especially If They Have An Insanely High Workload⁣ ⁣ https://webinar.saveen-apply.com/s/EgthFO⁣

RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
35 min
July 12, 2021 Bi-racial Identity Formation
How do we form our identity? What are some issues that you experience as a bi-racial person that others may not know about? How can we support our children who are bi-racial or who feel like they look different from their peers?
We will talk about all of this and more with Chioma Moronu, LCSW, 200RYT; Listen in to learn more!
Some of my favorite quotes from this episode:
"Being bi-racial and mixed race is just who we are. We don't have to pick."
"You're forced to pick one or the other fights when we don't need to pick either one we can be in both fights because both fights are going against white supremacy."
"We can be on both sides and fights on both sides. We can still fight against the oppression and the discrimination happening. We are not any less in the fight."
"We don't have to fit into one of those boxes. Because we don't fit. We don't need to fit. We don't want to fit. It's not our box!"
Connect with Chioma Moronu, LCSW, 200RYT!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/social.soul.therapy/
Free Trauma-Informed Yoga Toolkit: https://adept-producer-7826.ck.page/694002193b
RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
27 min
June 29, 2021 Is MBA for you?
Have you ever considered what a LCSW in business can do? Me too! Which is why this week we speak with Alicia Dominguez, LCSW, MBA who is a USC and UCI alumni. She shares about how she decided to pursue her MBA, what the process was like, and how business has many similarities and overlap with social work (it's probably more than you think)!
My favorite wisdom nugget she dropped; How to translate social work skills into business skills:
Assessment -> Analysis
Functioning -> Operation
Multidisciplinary -> Cross-Functional Communication
Treatment Planning -> Strategic Planning
Strengths Based -> Values & Capabilities
Get connected with Alicia Dominguez, LCSW, MBA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-dominguez-lcsw/
REIMAGINING SOCIAL WORK on July 10, 2021 www.socialworkersrise.com/reimagining
32 min
June 22, 2021 Side Hustles You Can Start Now
We all know most social work jobs don't pay what we deserve, especially straight out of grad school. This is why so many of us need to know how else can we utilize our skills to make a living while making an impact.
New grads, seasoned professionals, and yes, even current students listen in to this unorthodox conversation with Tiffany Tait, LCSW millionaire through multiple streams of income with no start-up cash.
She shares what she did to start building up her income streams by starting at her own workplace!! No matter where you are in your career, you have skills that can bring more money and more impact.
Connect with Tiffany Tait, LCSW and Subscribe to her YouTube Chanel! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbX9ix1J5CbJrjdto-psQFQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unorthodox_group/
REIMAGINING SOCIAL WORK: Register here www.socialworkersrise.com/reimagining
RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
21 min
June 14, 2021 Money Mindset & Entrepreneurship
This week we are talking with Justin aka, @ThatSocialWorkerJay about Social Work salaries, burnout, the hustling lifestyle, and manifestation.
In this episode we give shout outs to Tiffany Tait @unorthodox_group (30 minutes) and Kim Young @dopeblacksocialworker (at 33:34)
Also be sure to stick around to the end, we share how to simply start your own company and make money in ethical ways with what you ALREADY have.
RESOURCES
NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining! Click HERE.
https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page
New to mental health services? This virtual course will help improve your confidence and skills after grad school: CLINICAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE FUTURE THERAPIST https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials
NETWORKING
CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)
Instagram @SocialWorkersRise
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw
ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore
Email Resource List: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in
55 min

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We will talk everything social work, on every level from micro to macro. We will hear the stories of social workers who are doing big things, learn new skills, and most importantly, give you…