May 28- June 2, 2024

Now hiring: Executive director for the new Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce

We've started our search for an executive director to lead the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. This new center will be based in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and will expand pathways to behavioral health professions. Please help us spread the word about this new position and share this opportunity with your networks. Learn more and apply at usf.edu/jobs (Job ID #37051).

Marriage and Family Therapy program earns accreditation

The Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy program, which is housed in the Department of Child and Family Studies, has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), the national accrediting body for the field of marriage and family therapy. The MFT master’s program was established at USF in fall 2020 to meet a growing demand for marriage and family therapists in the state of Florida. Read more.

FMHI welcomes students for 2024 Summer Research Institute

The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute welcomed thirteen undergraduate students to campus last week as part of the 2024 Summer Research Institute (SRI@FMHI). The SRI@FMHI is designed for students interested in building their research skills within the context of substance use and co-occurring disorders to help them prepare for a senior thesis and/or graduate school. The program received over 130 applications during the recruitment cycle this year, which will be the final year of the SRI@FMHI program funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Read more.

Telisha Mckenzie receives USF Senate Quiet Quality Award

CFS administrative specialist receives Staff Senate Quiet Quality Award

Telisha McKenzie, MS, CRA-USF Advanced, administrative specialist in the Department of Child and Family Studies, received a USF Senate Quiet Quality Award. The awards were presented at the 25th Annual Staff Senate Quiet Quality Awards Reception on May 17. McKenzie works with the CFS pre-award team on grant proposals and submissions. Read more.

Jungmee Lee elected as a Fellow of Acoustical Society of America

Audiology program director and assistant professor of instruction elected as ASA Fellow

Jungmee Lee, PhD, audiology program director and assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was elected as a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) for her contributions to auditory processing of simple and complex signals. Lee's ASA fellowship certificate and pin were presented to her during the Plenary Session at the 186th ASA meeting in Ottawa, Canada. Read more.

School of Social Work supports communities in Brazil

Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who contributed to the School of Social Work's donation drive to support relief efforts in communities in Brazil that experienced record rainfall resulting in a flooding emergency. The photo shows just half of the items that were received! These donations will make a huge difference in the lives of the people of Rio Grande do Sul.

CBCS in the News

Some human trafficking advocates object to Florida’s new tip line

Florida Phoenix

"Castor said she has been inspired by the work at the Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab on the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, which contributed nearly $1 million earlier this year toward a statewide human trafficking data repository called TIPSTR."

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Course

Learn to attract and retain talent by creating a workplace culture that fosters wellness and allows for the free expression of issues related to employee's mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. Start the course today.

Free summer camp - Explore careers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & Social Work

One-day Summer Camp for High School Students - Explore Careers in ABA and Social Work

June 6 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

ISA Room 1061

Please help us share with high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in behavior analysis and social work as part of a free one-day summer camp on USF's Tampa campus. Registration is required.

Live Tampa Bay/USF Anti-Stigma Gathering

Live Tamp Bay/USF Anti-Stigma Gathering

June 13 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Marshall Student Center

Hear from Kristin Kosyluk, PhD, director of the Stigma Action Research Lab; Sean Daniels, anti-stigma director at Live Tampa Bay; and members of our community who shared their story that addiction can be overcome and recovery is possible. RSVP here.

Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter

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