I hope by now all of you who are members have received and had an opportunity to read over your most recent copy of FOCUS.
(if you haven't received your digital copy by
e-mail,  contact us).

As I detailed in my message, NASW nationally is now on the threshold of planning and implementing significant changes that hopefully will position us better for the future. Not all of these are changes that all members will find favorable. Some will alter the way we do business, others will alter the way the organization is governed. All are intended to make us more efficient and more effective in our programs, advocacy and member services.

We need you to continue to pay close attention to these changes as they are announced. Ask questions. Make suggestions. Get involved. Volunteer. Come to the meetings of the many Units, Private Practice and Special Interest Groups. This is your organization, and you are an essential part of making it and keeping it great.

NASW-NJ Annual Membership Dinner and Installation of Board Members

Saturday, October 24, 2015
Galloping Hill Golf Course

Dinner, dancing and networking!
Plan to join us for this great evening with friends, colleagues, Chapter Board members and staff.

Click here to Register.

NASW-NJ has just received approval from the NY State Board for Social Work for our courses which will soon count for those with NY social work licenses.  

 

NOTE: Due to a 90-day submission requirement for each course, we will be able to offer courses that count for both NJ and NY licenses starting later in Fall 2015. We will clearly mark each course that we offer as also approved for NY when applicable.

 

What You Need to Know: Diagnosing and Coding with ICD-10 and DSM-5
(5 Clinical CEUs) 

November 1, 2015 in Tenafly - Register

WEBINAR: Social Work Licensure: How to Keep Yourself Out of Trouble

The Complexity and Necessity of Collaboration When Treating Children and Adolescents

HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE
The Pyschosocial Dynamics of Medical Illness:

Key Issues for Patients and Caregivers

Full schedule, cost and exhibitor opportunities available on the conference homepage. 

Realizing a Mindful Life: Cultivating Mindfulness in Your Personal and Clinical Practices

December 4, 2015 in Livingston (5 Clinical CEUs)

Register

(includes ASWB Masters or Clinical study manual - $75 value!)

LSW Test Prep on September 26, 2015 - Register
LSW Test Prep on October 11, 2015 - Register
LCSW Test Prep on October 15, 2015 - Register

Click on the PPSIG names for information & to register:

September 10th- Monmouth/Ocean (meets in Tinton Falls)

September 14th- North/Central ( meets in Bridgewater)

September 14th- Mercer/Burlington (meets in Lawrenceville)

If you are in Private Practice or are interested in Private Practice related issues and would like to be added to one of the 9 locally-based PPSIGs, send an email to Christina MIna at cmina@naswnj.org with the name of the group you would like to join.  For a list of PPSIGs, click here.

NASW has exciting new benefits for members!

As a member of NASW, you're entitled to exclusive discounts not available to the general public. You can now save money on everyday products for your practice or personal use.
Save hundreds on office supplies, email marketing tools, travel and more!

At NASW, your membership means more.

Click here to take advantage of the members-only discounts!

Demographic information is SO important! Without it our membership database is incomplete.

YOUR information will help the NJ Chapter set benchmarks for services, CE programs, member recruitment and retention. It also helps us more accurately represent and report on our membership.

1.    Enter your National NASW username and password
2.    Go to "Modify/Change Your Profile"
3.    Click on "Your Personal Data," then "edit"
4.    Update your information, then click "submit"

THANKS!