In this episode, we talked with Shajuan "Shay" Alexander, LCSW, to walk us through what it actually looks like to do immigration evaluations. These evaluations are used in legal cases like asylum, VAWA, hardship waivers, and more. Shay shares how she got started, what she’s learned along the way, and what social workers need to know before adding this to their practice.

If you’ve ever been curious about immigration evaluations or want to understand how social work shows up in legal settings, this conversation is a practical place to start!

Takeaways From This Episode:

1. What immigration evaluations are and why they’re needed in court
2. The five types of evaluations social workers can do (and the licensing requirements)
3. How to approach interviews about trauma, violence, and political persecution with care
4. What goes into writing an evaluation
5. Why your relationships with attorneys matter just as much as your clinical skills
6. What to consider if you’re interested in this work but unsure where to start

Resources:

1. Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript.
2. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money.
3. OR text SOCIAL WORK to 33777 to join the newsletter!
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We're very excited to welcome Dr. Frederic Reamer, a longtime social work educator and chair of the task force that wrote the NASW Code of Ethics (!!!). Dr. Reamer has spent decades focusing on ethics and risk management in social work, and he talked with us about artificial intelligence and its impact in the behavioral health space.

We talk about the real-world ways AI is already showing up in clinical settings, how it’s being used by clients (often without us knowing), and the ethical risks clinicians need to watch out for. Dr. Reamer shares his perspective on how mental health clinicians can stay grounded and legally protected while navigating this evolving technology, especially when most of us didn’t learn anything about this in grad school.

This conversation is essential for every clinician, whether you're using AI or not.

Takeaways From This Episode:

1. Why every clinician needs to know about AI, even if you're not using it yourself
2. How to update your consent-to-treat protocols to address AI use with clients
3. The real risks of AI-generated clinical notes, including false narratives and hallucinations
4. Why some states have already banned AI for therapeutic purposes (Illinois and Nevada)
5. The importance of vetting AI tools before using them and consulting an attorney who specializes in this area
6. How AI can be a useful supplement, not a replacement, for clinical judgment
7. Why failing to ask clients about their AI use could be considered negligence

Resources:

1. Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript.
2. Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money.
3. OR text SOCIAL WORK to 33777 to join the newsletter!
4. Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.

In this episode, we talk with Christine Mosher and Ros Wilson, clinical social workers and co-founders of Athlete Wellness Consultants, where they provide training, education, and clinical support focused on athlete well-being. Both bring a wealth of experience to the world of sports social work, not just in mental health, but as lifelong athletes themselves.

In our conversation, they break down what sport social work actually looks like in practice, how it compares to sports psychology, and why this work is needed at all levels of sport. Whether you're a social worker curious about this field or someone already working with athletes, this episode offers insight into what sport social work really looks like and why it matters.

Takeaways From This Episode:

1. Sports social work focuses on the whole athlete, not just how they perform
2. Retirement, injury, and performance pressure can trigger deep grief and disconnection
3. Social workers can collaborate with coaches, trainers, and psychologists to provide stronger support
4. Educating athletic staff is important to reducing stigma and improving mental health access
5. Boundaries and confidentiality get complicated in tight-knit team environments
6. There’s growing space for macro-level advocacy within sports systems

Mentioned resources:

1. Text SOCIAL WORK to 33777 to join the newsletter!
2. Check out the affiliated blog post for the full list of resources mentioned in this episode and the unedited transcript.

Social Work to Wealth Newsletter — a newsletter for the social worker wanting to level up their career and money.

Find Social Work to Wealth on: TikTok, Instagram, & YouTube.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast & on any affiliated platforms is for educational, informational, & entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. Consuming this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice pertaining to your particular situation, consult one-on-one with an attorney.