Much like the nation’s infrastructure, our mental health system is in dire condition. Major changes are on the horizon as two mental health bills seem headed to votes on the floors of the House and the Senate. The question is: will they be enough? H.R. 2646— ..Read More…
The Modernization Controversy
By Janlee Wong
Three years in the planning and implementation stage, NASW’s Modernization and Revitalization Plan started Phase 1 of implementation July 1, 2016. Since it’s in the early planning stages, Modernization has been controversial and many leaders and members are opposed to it.
Opponents have cited a number of ..Read More…
Effective January 1, 2017, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, prior to commencement of couple or family treatment, shall obtain written confirmation from the Board of Behavioral Sciences (Board) that he or she meets State requirements to treat couples and families, and shall provide a copy of this written confirmation to clients.
Additionally, a ..Read More…
By Rebecca Gonzales, Director of Government Relations and Political Affairs
Summer has arrived and so has the annual legislative recess. During the month of July, legislators have returned to their districts to meet with their constituents and to attend local events. At this point in the legislative process, bills that are still moving have ..Read More…
In the fall of 2016, San Jose State University will offer their new online MSW program.
Since it is often difficult for students to attend a full-time program for a number of reasons—and technology is advancing rapidly—online programs are becoming more popular.
Dr. Jack Wall, Director of the School of Social ..Read More…
In January 2016, the Women’s Council presented two resolutions** to the CA Board, one urging the BBS to revise their application process, and a second supporting inclusion. Both were adopted and the board created a task force to implement the resolutions.
Task force members have attempted to establish a dialogue with BBS staff to ..Read More…
This column explores some of the meanings behind words that today have a significant impact upon the social work profession. Our words today are “social justice.”
Social justice has currently become a mantra for our profession. In the early days of social work social reform was the predominant byword, ..Read More…
The Northern California Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Presents Contemporary Perspectives on Bioethics: Current Ethical Issues in Healthcare A 6-hour Continuing Education Event
Saturday, September 17, 2016
8.30 am – 4:00 pm
UCSF Benioff ..Read More…
The NASW Council of Chapter Executives (COCE) is proud to announce the 2016 Chapter Awards winners. Terry Werner, BSW, is the 2016 Outstanding Chapter Executive Director of the Year. Terry is the Chapter Executive Director for the Nebraska and South Dakota Chapters. Making the 455 mile commute from Lincoln Nebraska to Pierre South Dakota ..Read More…
By Elizabeth M. Felton, JD, LICSW, Associate Counseland Carolyn I. Polowy, JD, General Counsel
© September 2015. National Association of Social Workers. All rights reserved.
Social workers generally have a basic understanding of their role in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect. However, many social workers ..Read More…
The Meet and Greet Summer Mixer for the Fresno Unit was the perfect example of networking in action!
NASW members and friends met in downtown Fresno on July 8, 2016 for the first NASW gathering the area has seen in a long while. The attendees proved to be dedicated social workers who wish to see ..Read More…
The annual NASW-CA leadership retreat took place in San Mateo on June 24-25, 2016. Leaders already in office and newly elected leaders met for an evening networking dinner and a day of activities followed by sightseeing in San Francisco. Because our state is so large, in terms of population and surface, the leadership retreat is a ..Read More…
