Got laid off today...

MsEmilyAnn · January 2010

Unfortunately I was surprised at work today with learning I was being laid off, as well as two other people who have the same job title as myself.

Does anyone have any connections in social service agencies/hospitals/etc. in the Cincinnati area?

lovetara00 · January 2010

Can it be NKY as well? And are you looking for anything specific?

stillwaiting12 · January 2010

ugh... that stinks! Hopefully you will be able to find something better and fast!!! I don't have any connections for that work, but I will keep my eye out for you. Best of Luck!

MsEmilyAnn · January 2010

My degree's are in social work and my last job was as a mental health therapist. I'm not looking in NKY since my license is only valid in OH.

jerseygirl81 · January 2010

I don't, but I'm sorry to hear that you lost your job. What a crappy way to start the year.

I used to work for Lighthouse, and they always used to be short-staffed. I don't know if it's still an issue for them, but that's a place to consider.

cincyGirl1980 · January 2010

I don't have any job leads. I just wanted to say good luck with your search.

Soon2BHiker · January 2010

I use to work for Mercy on the psych unit as a group therapist. They are usually always hiring social workers. Let me know if you would like some contact names/numbers.

Lucky_N_Love · January 2010

I just want to say I am so sorry for this crappy news. Try not to let it get you down. You WILL find something new soon. I hope that someone here has a great lead for you.

Megs&Nick · January 2010

I'm so sorry to hear that! What a horrible surprise.

My DH's cousin works for HCJFS and is fairly high up I believe. I don't know if that's something you'd be interested in or not.

jeremy.teresa · January 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about your news. I hope and pray that something great comes along very soon for you. GL & you are in my thoughts.

CincyBride08 · January 2010

I don't have any leads but I wanted to say I'm sorry. It sounds like you may have a couple leads on here already. Good Luck with your search.

katpres06 · January 2010

I'm so sorry to hear that. What a crappy surprise right after the holidays.

Like Jersey said, I would look at Lighthouse or Talbert House. Good luck with your search. I'll definitely keep you in my thoughts.

melissy40 · January 2010

I don't have any leads, but just wanted to say I'm sorry. I hope you find something soon.

brodiesmom · January 2010

Sorry to hear about this MsEmily! I work at the Lindner Center of Hope, which is a mental health facility in Mason. We are currently hiring Mental Health Specialists as well as Social Workers. Let me know if you are interested and I can hook you up with the people you need to talk to there. Keep your head up!

lindsayandbob · January 2010

I am so sorry to hear about that! I have been laid off twice in the past year, both very suddenly (the perks of support positions), so I understand some of what you are feeling.

My mom is a nurse at the inpatient psych unit at Children's. They are always looking for mental health specialists and social worker's there. I would try any of the major hospitals/health associations.

Lauren&Joe · January 2010

Oh no!! I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a good friend who works at Children's Hospital. She's in clinical research, but she'd be happy to help get you connected with the right people if you find a position you like.

MsEmilyAnn · January 2010

Megs&Nick:
I'm so sorry to hear that! What a horrible surprise.

My DH's cousin works for HCJFS and is fairly high up I believe. I don't know if that's something you'd be interested in or not.

I'm not really interested in HCJFS for many reasons, but one of them is not really having job security. They just recently laid off 500 people...

MsEmilyAnn · January 2010

I have quite a few connections with a few of the social service agencies around (lighthouse, camelot, etc.). But right now I'm trying to get into one of the hospitals in the area. I'm going to be sending out resume's hopefully by the end of the day, if not then tomorrow. I'll let you ladies who know people in the hospitals if I apply there.

skyllingstadl · January 2010

I used to work at BeechAcres Parenting Center and really enjoyed my work there--here is the list of their open positions

http://beechacres.org/Employment-Jobs.aspx?jbs822=2

With a bsw and lsw (which I am assuming you have since you mentioned being licensed) you would be eligible for the bottom 3 listings--hope that helps! Also have you considered Drake in addition to some of the other larger hospitals I know they have some s/w positions