DSW Candidate – Jennifer Taylor
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2026 Event!
You Bet Your License? Operationalizing lifelong learning to prepare social workers for the unique challenges of multistate practice
DSW Candidate – Jennifer Taylor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1:00 PM-2:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
You Bet Your License? Operationalizing lifelong learning to prepare social workers for the unique challenges of multistate practice
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the literature regarding occupational Interstate Compacts to identify interdisciplinary trends and the gaps in how professionals are preparing for multistate practice.
- Compare and contrast three theoretical approaches as a multi-tiered approach towards the learning required for legal and ethical multistate practice.
- Critically examine your own professional needs, skills, and deficits to create an individualized plan for ethical, compliant multistate practice and ongoing professional development.
Presenter Bio
Jennifer Taylor, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and Maryland. She earned her Master of Social Work from Florida State University, Bachelor of Social Work from the University of West Florida, and is a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) candidate at the University of Kentucky (anticipated conferment in May 2026).
Jennifer serves as Senior Manager of the Institute for Professional Development and Grant-Funded Clinical Programs at Jewish Community Services, where she provides clinical leadership, program development, and oversight of large-scale, grant-funded behavioral health initiatives serving children and families. In addition, she maintains a psychotherapy practice specializing in complex interpersonal trauma. In both roles, Jennifer supports mental health professionals by organizing, teaching, and implementing transformative continuing education programs. She has also served as an adjunct professor in social work at the University of Memphis and the University of West Florida.
Jennifer’s research examines multistate licensure and clinical practice as a unique specialty and is informed by her lived experiences as a military spouse practicing across five states. Her research anchors theoretically sound clinical practice with intentional continuing education that supports a reflective, meaningful, and individualized learning process for both the clinician and the clients they serve.
Jennifer’s professional qualifications include being a Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor and an EMDR Approved Consultant. Jennifer has presented nationally and internationally and has published multiple book chapters on play therapy, supervision, and nature-based interventions.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
