THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Darrell Morris, LMSW is a school social worker in the state of Oklahoma.  He is a licensed masters level social worker entering his 5th year as a school social worker.  We discuss his struggles this past school year and what he anticipates happening this coming school year.    We also discuss what states and the federal government can do to improve the education system not...

My guest currently works at a private practice in Delaware and is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and is looking to obtain her license in counseling. #substanceabuse #mentalhealth #socialwork   We discuss the struggles of finding resources in Delaware. We recommend state agencies need to do better in advertising their services. We also discuss the lack of representation of Latino/...

This is the Season 4 finale. The host discusses his struggles during the school year and decides to no longer do school social work in Delaware.  The host discusses focusing on your own mental health while at the workplace. The host also discusses the struggles of entrepreneurship and advocates for MSW programs to teach business fundamentals for those who want to do private practice or have s...

Jocelyn Sailor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts.  She currently works as a school social worker coach, helping school social workers in her district guide them with their needs to deal with crisis.   We break down MTSS- MTSS stands for multi-tiered system of supports. It's a framework many schools use to give targeted support to struggli...

Victoria Jenn Rodriguez is a serial entrepreneur who shares tips on how us in the #socialwork and #mentalhealth profession can turn our ideas into businesses.  She hosts trainings on business fundamentals such as business credit.  Though she is not a social worker, those of us who are can learn these gems to help us make multiple streams of income and build our small businesses.    Victoria also d...

Dr. Edith Chaparro is the founder of Social Work Bootcamp, helping students passing their LMSW and LCSW exams.  She shares her story how she started.    We discuss what is the difference between her course and other ASWB test courses and how to overcome test anxiety.  She is hosting a test anxiety workshop on August 7th and a 1 day bootcamp  to assist social workers pass the ASWB exam.  #socialwor...

Host shares details of his wedding day.  The importance of finding someone who supports your ideas and passions.    #mentalhealth #wedding #weddingseason   Follow the podcast on Instagram at @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast; Twitter @SocialWorkRants   My Poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times, is due to for a Summer 202...

Social Worker Zamaria Frank, LMSW is a school social worker in the state of Maryland.  She discusses her role this school year, what she saw working with the children as well as what can schools do in the fall to better help the children. #schoolsocialwork #mentalhealth #maryland   She can be found on Instagram at @zemaria_xoxo   Follow the podcast on Instagram at @TheSoci...

The host discusses his last week working with the school kids.  The reaction of the kids, my reaction working with them.  The host also discusses the  termination processes and the importance of discussing the termination process during sessions. #schoolsocialwork #mentalhealth    Follow the podcast on IG @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast ; Twitter @SocialWorkRants   Th...

Marya Wright, MSW is a social worker in California.  She is currently a child welfare worker.  She also has her own consulting business called Marya Wright Consulting and provides trainings on #motivationalinterviewing, child welfare and other topics.     We discuss on the ground issues in California, advocating for title protection for social workers, #studentloanforgiveness and the importance of...

We as social workers and mental health professionals need to lead the way to advocate for tougher gun laws in the United States.  We can no longer have children be victims of gun violence.  We need to advocate for psychiatric evaluations to purchase guns.   Yes we have a mental health crisis in the United States, however we need Medicare and Medicaid expansion to help outpatien...

Congratulations to the class of 2022 on graduating with your BSWs, MSWs and DSWs. Glad to see the classes of 2020 & 2021 being able to enjoy graduation in person. Best wishes in this unique field of social work. Reach out at bascityentertainmentllc@gmail.con for any support.

In honor of Mental health awareness month, the host shares updates regarding the podcast, and upcoming projects while protecting his energy and protecting his mental health.     Subscribe to the podcast!!   Follow the podcast on Social media: Instagram @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast Twitter @SocialWorkRants Facebook - Hit the "Like" button-The Social Work Rants Podcast   ...

In honor of #MentalhealthAwarenessmonth my guest Alexis De La Cruz-Goodwin is a school social worker in a Rural district in South Carolina. She is an MSW graduate from Fordham University and NYC Native.  She discusses the struggles she sees with the students she works with.  She also talks about the struggles of being a Latina in a Rural area, the difficulty finding resources for clients and the i...

Rosita L. Marinez is a social work leader dedicated to fighting for social justice and equality for the most vulnerable populations such as the chronically homeless, individuals with serious mental illness, and individuals with HIV/AIDS. Ms. Marinez has twenty years of experience in the non-profit sector, of which fifteen years has been in leadership positions. Her areas of expertise include progr...

Stephen Valentine is running for the 4th Congressional district in the state of North Carolina.  The Democratic primary is on May 17th, 2022.  He is a social worker graduated with his MSW from the University of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Valentine also served as an Army Officer and did two tours of service.  We discuss why he ran for office, what exactly is going on in his district. &n...

#studentloanforgiveness #studentloans #PresidentBiden #PSLF Payments to students loans have been paused again until August 31st 2022 by President Biden.  For those under PSLF, the host discusses what to do with the forms, if you are a job hopper and need your time counted towards PSLF. I also discuss updates on my book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times.  F...

Happy Social Work Month! #SocialWorkMonth Happy Women's History Month! #WomensHistoryMonth    Robert, aka The Green Machine is a morning show host of 102.6 The Situation an black owned online radio station based out of Atlanta, GA.    Back in January 2022 I was featured on his radio show talking about me working in social work, talking about my business Bas City Entertainment LLC including my upco...

Laura Swanson, LMSW is a licensed social worker based out of NYC.  She has only been in the social work field for a few years.  She used to work as a community mental health worker.  She is currently part of a private practice group.   We discuss what she sees are the issues providing care; working during the pandemic.    She also has a podcast called The Social Work Bubble Podcast.   She can be r...

Cherish Fields, MSW is a social worker in North Carolina.  She discusses her role in child welfare and is a strong advocate for those who are affected due to the system of child welfare.  She also hosts a podcast called The Child Welfare Leaders Podcast.  Cherish also discusses balancing doing social work and motherhood. She can be found on Instagram at @cherishfields_msw Follow the...

Happy Social Work Month!!  Dalissy Washington is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and Delaware.  In her practice, she provides immigration psychological evaluations for immigrant families, for their immigration court cases, those seeking legal status or seeking asylum.  We discuss what exactly is a immigration evaluation?  We also discuss doing her work while Trump was President a...

Kayla Fox is currently an MSW online student at the Rutgers School of Social Work at Camden, in Camden, NJ.  She also works for a non-profit agency called Catholic Charities.  We discuss what's it like going to grad school during the Covid-19 pandemic and how Covid helped to inspire her to even get into graduate school.    We also discuss the systemic racism that still plaques the City of Camden a...

Nichelle Kitt, MSW is a social worker in California.  She works as a medical social worker for dialysis patients.  She describes her vicarious trauma of having clients code in front of her.  Nichelle describes what it is like working as a medical social worker for dialysis patients with end stage renal failure and having to work through the pandemic providing services.   She can be found at her we...

Reforum Consulting, LLC was founded in 2018, providing different events for the community in Brooklyn, NY.  I had the pleasure of meeting the ladies of Reforum Consulting on two occasions in 2021.  I interviewed 1/3 of Reforum Javonia Smith back in December.  We discuss the importance of networking.  She provides school mental health consultations for the Department of Education in NYC under the T...

Dr. Kathryn Krase, Ph. D, JD, MSW is a social worker and lawyer living in NYC.  She received her dual degree (law school & MSW) from Fordham University.  She was a former adjunct professor at Fordham.  She was one of my old professors while I was at Fordham.  She discusses her interests in family law and policy and her advocacy for changes in the mandated reporting laws and child welfare laws. She...