Jax State Social Work

06/02/2026

Tri-County Crisis Services is collecting new comfort items for survivors receiving hospital-based sexual assault crisis support in Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega Counties. These items help provide clean clothing, basic personal care, comfort, and dignity after a forensic medical exam.

Please see the flyer for needed items and drop-off details.
Drop-off location: JSU Brewer Hall, 2nd Floor

Questions: Tina Deshotels at [email protected] or Donna English at [email protected]

24/7 Crisis Line: 888-996-1262
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Please do not share private or crisis-related information in comments or public messages.

05/19/2026

Don’t wait. Registration closes June 1!

Seats are limited for our Summer Play Therapy Training with renowned play therapist Liana Lowenstein. This hands-on workshop will take place Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Merrill Hall.

Registration includes 6 Continuing Education Credits, training manipulatives, breakfast, and beverages.

Cost: $150
JSU Alumni Discount: $50 off (JSUALUMNI)
Only 10 seats available

Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link in the caption.

Registration Link: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20901_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=392

05/15/2026

Ready to take the next step in your social work leadership journey?

This comprehensive supervision training is designed for experienced social workers who are preparing to become Qualified Supervisors in Alabama. Participants will strengthen the knowledge, skills, ethical foundation, and mentorship strategies needed to support emerging social workers with confidence and care.

Supervision is more than a requirement for licensure. It is an opportunity to mentor, guide, challenge, and invest in the next generation of social work professionals.

This course meets the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners requirements for LBSWs, LMSWs, and LICSWs seeking credentialing as Qualified Supervisors.

Registration for Supervision Training Closes on July 10th. Training dates are July 17th and July 24th. More details in the flyer.

Registration Link: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20901_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=27

05/09/2026

This post is for Informational purposes only. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the link to inquire or apply Enhabit is hiring a LMSW.

Search for available job openings at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

05/09/2026

This post is for informational purposes. Interested parties should follow the directions for more information or to apply.

05/05/2026

Congratulations to our alumnae, Morgan Schaffer.

We are proud to announce that our Therapist and Forensic Interviewer, Morgan Schaffer, has been promoted to Clinical Director of the Calhoun Cleburne Children’s Center.

In this role, Morgan will oversee our daily in-house clinical operations, including forensic interviews, counseling services, intern supervision, compliance, and the development and delivery of trainings and public presentations. She will also continue serving as both a therapist and one of our forensic interviewers, remaining directly connected to the children and families we serve.

The Clinical Director position is vital to the strength and integrity of our center. It ensures that services are delivered with consistency, compassion, and adherence to best practices, while also strengthening collaboration across our multidisciplinary team. This role helps guide our mission forward by supporting staff, enhancing service quality, and expanding our impact within the community.

We are grateful for Morgan’s dedication, leadership, and passion for helping youth and families, as well as her commitment to our community partners.

05/02/2026

Congratulations to our BSW and MSW graduates, who walked across the stage yesterday! Our hearts are full as we celebrate this milestone with you.

Along the way, you built relationships, supported one another, learned from your clients and communities, and developed the knowledge, skills, and courage needed to enter this profession with purpose. We have watched you grow in confidence, compassion, critical thinking, and professional identity. We are honored to have been part of your journey.

Congratulations, graduates. Go be the change agents we know you are. ❤️🖤

04/30/2026

Today, we celebrate our BSW + MSW students as they cross the stage and step into the next chapter of their professional journey.

You came into this program with purpose, courage, and a desire to serve. You leave with knowledge, skill, resilience, and a community that will always be cheering for you.

Soon, you will no longer be our students. You will be our alumni, our colleagues, and the change agents our communities need.

Congratulations, graduates. We are so proud of you. ❤️

04/27/2026

No, Ms. Hall, Ms. Griffin, and Ms. Goggins are not going on a trip. Those bags hold all the classwork they worked on during the weekend. Happy Finals week!!

04/27/2026