Professional Documentation in Social Services

Joseph Galvin, M.Ed, Presenter

November 30, 2007
9:00 am to 1:00 pm

 

Project Adventure, Inc.
396 Elks Club Rd.
Covington, GA 30014

770-784-9310 office phone #

Training Center
 

Sponsored by

(formerly Georgia Association of Homes & Services
for Children Foundation)


 
Program Overview:

The training covers the importance of accurate, timely and professional documentation in the field of social work. Participants will learn the fundamentals of professional writing, as it relates to Service Planning, Narrative Reports and Case Note Entries. In addition, issues of confidentiality and privacy will be reviewed in response to HIPAA, state and accreditation regulations. The material provided meets the standards of the Council on Accreditation.

About the Presenter:

Mr. Galvin is a native of Central NY State. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Educational and Counseling Psychology degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbus, specializing in group dynamics, family systems and adolescent issues. Mr. Galvin has worked as a direct service staff, supervisor, clinician, manager and administrator in both residential and community-based settings. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Charities-Atlanta and serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Council on Accreditation. In addition to Treatment Planning, Mr. Galvin has developed trainings on topics such as: Professional Documentation, Worker Safety and De-escalation Techniques, Continuous Quality Improvement and Understand the Accreditation Process.

Who Should Attend?

Social workers, mental health counselors, group home staff, and other professionals working with children and families.

Registration Form
Professional Documentation

 November 30,2007
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Visa & MasterCard accepted

Registration Fees: 
___  $65.00 - GAHSC Members
 
___  $85.00 - Non-members

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Mail payment (make checks payable to Catalyst for CARE)
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Catalyst for CARE
34 Peachtree Street NW Suite 1710
Atlanta, GA. 30303

 

Registration Information

1.   Registration will not be complete if payment (check or purchase order) is not included with registration form. 

2.    Payment is expected on all registrations unless notification of cancellation is received no later than 7 days prior to the workshop. No shows will not be given refunds or allowed to transfer registration to another workshop.

3.    If for any reason you or your staff cannot attend, you may send a substitute. Please notify GAHSC staff of the change.

4.     GAHSC reserves the right to cancel should circumstances necessitate such actions.

5.   CEU's applied for with NASW-GA.

For more information contact
 Jessica Cole
404-572-6178 or
Jessica@catalystforcare.org

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, please call Carolyn Fjeran at 404-572-6170 if you have any special needs or dietary requirements.

Local Hotel Suggestion:
Residence Inn by Marriott.
134 Peachtree Street, Atlanta,
To receive a special rate (based on availability) you must contact: Gerald Belvin - 404-522-0950 and identify yourself as a GAHSC client.