EMDR Certification Program Registration Open

After much work and planning, we are finally ready to launch our training and education partnership with the PA Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Through this partnership, we will be providing FREE (valued at $4,000/person) comprehensive EMDR certification to licensed helping professionals across the state of PA in 2024/2025. 

Please help to spread the word by informing your networks of this amazing opportunity. We will be looking to ensure that we train a diverse group of licensed helping professionals (social workers, LPCs, psychologists, psychiatrists) from counties all across the state. Qualified applicants must be active Medicaid providers with a caseload of at least 51% Medicaid recipients, or work for a company that provides services to Medicaid recipients to qualify for this free program. 

For more program and eligibility details, as well as the registration link, please visit our website.

School of Social Work 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

See all of the photos from the event where the following alumni were recognized!

• Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Work Education: Mary Elizabeth Rauktis, RN, LSW, PhD; University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work 
• Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Work Practice: Lisa Freeman, MSW, MPH; Freeman Family Farm and Greenhouse 
• Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Work Leadership: Jeffrey Bolton, MSW, MBA; Retired, Mayo Clinic 
• Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Work Leadership: Yanti Kusumawardhani, MSW; Save the Children Indonesia 
• Advancing Excellence: David Wilkes, MSW; Tutapona 
• School of Social Work Service Award: Ke’Amber Ford, MSW, LSW; Beloved U 
• School of Social Work Service Award: Genafie McKnight, MSW, LCSW; GSM Therapeutic and Consulting Services  

Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast “Ask a Therapist” questions

You asked, I answered! I’ve received so many Healing Overflow with Dr. Toy Social Work Podcast “Ask a Therapist” questions that I needed to make it into its own podcast episode. These are just a few of your questions but you can trust that there will be more questions answered soon. Click on the link to listen and keep sending those questions. clicking here: or email toyaj@pitt.edu



Listen and share new and past podcast episodes here.

School of Social Work Holiday Toy Drive

We are excited to continue supporting our community partners Primary Care Health Services and Alma Illery Medical Center in Homewood as they brings holiday cheer to children ages 4 months through 13 years. From Monday, November 27th through Wednesday, December 13th, you can grab a gift tag on display in the Dean’s suite to purchase and return wrapped gifts for children. 

Suggested gift items include: books; toys; games; non-flammable jammies; and gift cards. All donations should be placed in the donation collection box—in the Dean’s suite—by 5PM on Friday, December 15th.

Hygiene Drive

In support of Pittsburgh Public School students!

We are collecting new and unopened hygiene products for students attending Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 school (U Prep). From Dec. 4 - Dec. 18 we are collecting:

• Soap & Bodywash
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Menstrual Products
• Mouthwash
• Floss

Please leave donations in 2117 (Dean's Office).

Now hiring: Program and Fiscal Coordinator

The School of Social Work is actively recruiting a dedicated and detail-oriented individual for the position of full-time Program and Fiscal Coordinator. 

We are seeking an individual with excellent organizational skills, financial acumen, and a proactive approach to program coordination, who excels in problem-solving and is adept at delivering exceptional customer service. This role strikes a harmonious balance between autonomy and collaboration, providing an environment that values both individual initiative and teamwork. Successful candidates will thrive in a dynamic setting that demands consistent day-to-day engagement, making it unsuitable for those inclined towards procrastination. If you are someone who enjoys tackling challenges, values precision, and excels in customer interactions, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team. See full job description and apply here.