Welcome & Plenary Session: Best Practices for Training Health Social Work Leaders
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WELCOME – DAY TWO
Mildred C. “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW
President of National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
President of IFSW-North American Region
President and CEO MCJ Consultants
Inaugural John E. & Barbara S. Jacob Distinguished Professor
PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT
Raffaele Vitelli, CAE
Vice President, Professional Education and Product Development
National Association of Social Workers
PLENARY SESSION
Best Practices for Training Health Social Work Leaders
Presenters:
Derrick Freeman, PhD EdD, ACSW
Assistant Professor
Southern University of New Orleans
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work
Social Work HEALS Program Director
Janet Liechty, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Social Work HEALS Program Director
Jessica H. Retrum, PhD, MSSW
Chair, Associate Professor
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Social Work HEALS Program Director
Tracy Wharton PhD, LCSW
Principal Research Scientist
National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)
Social Work HEALS Program Director
Former Faculty Member, University of Central Florida
Patrice Sentino, Ed.D, DSW, LCSW-BACS, ACSW
Assistant Professor
Southern University at New Orleans
School of Social Work
The need for health care social workers is projected to grow over the next decade, and the next generation of leaders require the right training and preparation to be successful. Social workers serve a critical role in delivering health services, helping people access care, reducing health disparities, and advocating for policy innovations. In this presentation, faculty from the Social Work Healthcare Education and Leadership Scholars (HEALS) program will share best practices for training emerging leaders and seasoned professionals in practice and educational settings. They will provide examples and recommendations for training opportunities that address working in teams, health equity, leadership, integrated behavioral health, and advocacy.