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Delivery: Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom

While business courses are not required in most mental health professional programs, understanding the role of business is something that every mental health professional would benefit from in order to work more effectively in today’s world. It is an especially unique relationship in that mental health professionals are supposed to be helpers first, but must also understand the intersection between clinical work and supporting the bottom line, which can feel challenging for many folks. Participants will understand the role business plays alongside our clinical work, in order to better support our clients, while also helping ourselves in the process.

Training Objectives: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand how being a mental health professional also means being a business person.
2. Explore the intersection between your clinical work and business decisions, and learn to use your clinical skills as a strength.
3. Understand the nuts and bolts of business in both agency work and private practice.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels of practitioners in varied practice settings.

Presenter: Monica S. Gocial, L.C.S.W. is a licensed clinical social worker, currently in private practice in Elkins Park, PA. She has provided clinical services in the greater Philadelphia area since 1998. A graduate of Boston University, Monica obtained her BA in Psychology, and earned a Master of Social Work degree from the Catholic University School of Social Services in Washington, DC. Monica worked for 15 years in a variety of behavioral health agencies with kids, teens and families, as well as supervising staff and working with administration. Her last agency job was at the Belmont Center in Philadelphia as Assistant Director of Social Services, where she oversaw social workers on 4 inpatient units, while concurrently working as a clinical case manager on the adolescent unit. In 2010, Monica opened up her private practice where she offers goal oriented therapy with adults, clinical supervision and consultation, and workshops. Monica has provided individual clinical supervision for the past 22 years, 11 of which have been independent in private practice, working with clients who work with kids, teens, families and adults, to include older adults, home care and hospice. Monica’s areas of specialties include life transitions, work/life balance, improving relationships, stress management, and grief and loss.​​​​​