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ALSO LICENSED IN NY?
Effective today, ALL of our NASW-NJ courses are now approved for both NJ and NY social work licenses!

NASW New Jersey Chapter SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0138.

Note: The NJAHCSW Health Care Conference on 10/19 is not approved for NY CEUs, since it is not an NASW-NJ course
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Upcoming LSW & LCSW Test Prep Courses 

NASW-NJ offers preparation courses to assist you in preparing for the Masters (LSW) and Clinical (LCSW) ASWB exams. These courses include the newly published Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide or the Social Work ASWB® Clinical Exam Guide ($75 value), information on the new DSM-5 material, and a full day of instruction. Don't miss out!

COST: NASW Member- $110, Non-Member- $150

Please see the Calendar on our website for upcoming test prep course dates and times.
Clinical Supervision Course
(20 Clinical CEUs, including 5 Ethics and 3 Social/Cultural CEUs)

 
FOUR DAY COURSE- 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 and 10/23
9:00am - 2:30pm each day
Presenter: Patricia O'Dell, LCSW

Registrants must attend all sessions of this course. This course is for those who have held their LCSW for at least 3 years and who wish to supervise LSWs seeking their clinical hours.


COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $275.00
Non-Member- $350.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $250.00

The Complexity and Necessity of Collaboration When Treating Children and Adolescents
(3 Clinical CEUs)

 
October 4, 2015 from 1:30-4:30pm in Whippany
Presenter: Leslie Moorman, LCSW  

Assessment and treatment of child and adolescent mental health symptoms is unique and complex. Social, emotional, physical and cognitive development factors complicate assessing symptomology and determining course of treatment. Collaboration with the family and other professional disciplines is imperative to ensure that there is an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $50.00
Non-Member- $65.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $25.00
NASW Student Member- $25.00

Show Me the Money- Grant Writing for Social Workers
(2 Non-Clinical CEUs)

October 7, 2015 from 6:30-8:30pm in Bridgewater
Presenter: Mary Ellen Colangelo, LSW

Social workers are great at giving-but ASKING? The word is often not in our vocabulary, particularly when it comes to asking for program funding. This interactive workshop provides novice grant writers with the necessary tools and resources to competitively apply for grants.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $30.00
Non-Member- $45.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $15.00
NASW Student Member- $15.00

Substance and Sexual Abuse; Connecting and Understanding these Complex Issues
(2 Clinical & Social/Cultural Competence CEUs)

October 13, 2015 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in Bordentown
Presenter: Marni Elson-Victor, LCADC, LPC
 
Through information, resource and experience sharing on substance abuse and sexual abuse, attendees will gain knowledge on these complex issues, understand how they impact each other, and learn helpful techniques to use with clients. Attendees will also learn how to help with cultural competency related issues, such as power and privilege, race, and religion. 

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $30.00
Non-Member- $45.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $15.00
NASW Student Member- $15.00
Power Imbalance, Knowledge Deficits and the Underutilization of Hospice
(2 Clinical CEUs)


October 19, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Fanwood
Presenter: Shari Littman, LCSW
 
Why is hospice underutilized? The lack of knowledge in the healthcare community and the imbalance of power between healthcare providers and patients/families are contributing factors. This workshop is for social workers in all fields of practice who wish to learn how to educate patients and families with life-limiting illnesses on how to make informed decisions.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $30.00
Non-Member- $45.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $15.00
NASW Student Member- $15.00
NJ Association of Health Care Social Workers
2015 Fall Health Care Conference
(6 Clinical, including 1.5 Ethics CEUs)


October 19, 2015 from 8:00am-4:30pm in Edison

Cost for Conference (includes breakfast and lunch):
Member of NJAHCSW or NASW- $90.00
Non-Member- $130.00
Student with Lunch- $60.00
Student without Lunch- $30.00

Note for NY licensees: this conference is not valid for NY contact hours since it is being provided by the NJ Association of Health Care Social Workers.
What You Need to Know: Diagnosing and Coding with ICD-10/DSM-5
(5 Clinical CEUs)


November 1, 2015 from 9:30am-3:30pm in Tenafly
Presenter: Amanda Stylianou, LCSW
 
This advanced workshop will provide a cutting edge presentation for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding and skill related to the assessment of mental health disorders in the ICD10/DSM-5. This presentation will familiarize participants with the new diagnoses and criteria for major mental health disorders utilizing both lecture and case practice examples. The primary emphasis of the training is on understanding how these changes might impact client care and knowing what modification might be necessary to implement these revisions into practice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn the organizational changes made to the ICD-10 and DSM-5.
2. Participants will be able to describe the modifications made to the multi-axial system in the DSM-5.
3. Participants will practice utilizing the new ICD-10/DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing case examples.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $100.00
Non-Member- $140.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $80.00
NASW Student Member- $80.00
Leadership Development Certificate Program
Leading Through a New Lens
(20 Non-Clinical CEUs, including 4 Ethics and 4 Social/Cultural CEUs)  

3-DAY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM in New Brunswick
November 13- 9:00am - 6:00pm
November 14- 9:00am - 6:00pm
November 15- 9:00am - 1:00pm

Spruce up your skills and bolster your resume by obtaining a NASW-NJ Leadership Development Certificate! We recognize that all of you are inspirations to your clients, supervisees and colleagues, and we want to give you the extra tools you need to be a solid leader. This program is relevant for seasoned social workers who are looking to hone their skills and for emerging social work professionals who are preparing for leadership roles.

You can choose to attend for 1 day, 2 days -- or if you choose to complete all 3 days -- you will obtain the NASW-NJ Leadership Development Certificate.

COST (each includes breakfast & lunch):
Cost for Full 3-Day Certificate Training:
NASW Member- $450
NASW Student Member- $170
Non-Member- $700

Cost for 2-Day Training:
NASW Member- $300
NASW Student Member-$120
Non-Member- $460

Cost for 1-Day Training:
NASW Member- $150
NASW Student Member- $75
Non-Member- $230

Read full description and register HERE
Realizing a Mindful Life:  Cultivating Mindfulness in Your Personal and Clinical Practices
(5 Clinical CEUs)

December 4, 2015 from 10:30am-4:30pm in Livingston
Presenter: Danna Markson, LCSW

The act of mindfulness, "focused attention on the present moment, intentionally and non-judgmentally," has been proven to be effective in enhancing physical, mental and spiritual health. This workshop explores a variety of mindfulness techniques to include in your own personal self-care routine, as well as in your clinical practice with clients.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $80.00 
Non-Member- $110.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $40.00
NASW Student Member- $40.00
Clinical Supervision Course
(20 Clinical CEUs, including 5 Ethics and 3 Social/Cultural CEUs)

 
THREE DAY COURSE- 12/4, 12/5, and 12/6
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Presenter: Patricia O'Dell, LCSW

Registrants must attend all sessions of this course. This course is for those who have held their LCSW for at least 3 years and who wish to supervise LSWs seeking their clinical hours.


COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $275.00
Non-Member- $350.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $250.00

Register
Relationship Coaching for Couples of Color: Through a Socio-Cultural and Economic Lens
(3 Clinical, Social/Cultural CEUs)

December 5, 2015 from 9:30am-12:30pm in North Brunswick
Presenters: Candice Covington-Thomas, LCSW, JD & Donald Harris, BA 

This workshop will present a coaching model for the treatment of couples of color, specifically African-American couples, within the context of a couples group, co-facilitated by a male and female, addressing relationship challenges from the perspective of power and privilege. This model can be modified to fit various practice styles.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $50.00
Non-Member- $65.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $25.00
NASW Student Member- $25.00
What You Need to Know: Diagnosing and Coding with ICD-10/DSM-5
(5 Clinical CEUs)


January 23, 2015 from 10:30am-4:30pm in Cherry Hill
Presenter: Amanda Stylianou, LCSW
 
This advanced workshop will provide a cutting edge presentation for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding and skill related to the assessment of mental health disorders in the ICD10/DSM-5. This presentation will familiarize participants with the new diagnoses and criteria for major mental health disorders utilizing both lecture and case practice examples. The primary emphasis of the training is on understanding how these changes might impact client care and knowing what modification might be necessary to implement these revisions into practice.

Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn the organizational changes made to the ICD-10 and DSM-5.
2. Participants will be able to describe the modifications made to the multi-axial system in the DSM-5.
3. Participants will practice utilizing the new ICD-10/DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing case examples.

COST FOR THIS COURSE:
NASW Member- $100.00
Non-Member- $140.00
NASW Gold Card Member- $80.00
NASW Student Member- $80.00

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NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition
(20 CEUs)

May 1 - 3, 2016
Borgata Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ

Registration opens in December 2015!

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