July 29 , 2016    

Upcoming Events  
To see all events, visit our Calendar.
 
Wednesday, 8/3, 10am-1pm

Thursday, 8/4, 9am-4:30pm

Saturday, 8/6, 9am-4:30pm
 
We're accepting proposals for presentations at our 2017 conference?

Message from Executive Director Walter Kalman
 
NASW Special Meeting -
Register TODAY: July 29, 2016
 
NASW National has rescheduled a special meeting of the members to be held virtually on August 25 at 3 p.m. 
The meeting's purpose will be to hear members' thoughts and questions about the Association's Modernization initiative. Information on the Modernization initiative is available at
 
Click here to register. When you register, send us an email to info@naswnj.org  so we can share any additional information with you prior to the virtual meeting.
Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please send an email to specialmeeting@naswdc.org.
LICENSE RENEWAL
 
Remember: You must renew your Social Work License or Certification by August 31, 2016.
 
See below for details and links to what you need. Also, check out our CE Courses to insure you have enough by 8/31/16!
Thank you NASW-NJ Volunteers!

Volunteer Apprication Event

On Friday July 22nd, NASW-NJ hosted its third Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. The event was a huge success.

This is one of the ways the Chapter can show our appreciation for the hard work you do as volunteers for your professional association. Thank You!
CLASSIFIEDS


OFFICE SPACE  
MARLTON, NJ - PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTICE and OFFICE FOR SALE.
Well established psychotherapy practice ideally located between I-295 and Route 70. Practice consists of adults, and couples. Office condo has four therapy rooms/two are suitable for groups, waiting room with receptionist's desk, storage room, bathroom and kitchen. Beautifully furnished. All offices except owner's are rented to other therapists. For more information call 215-880-7728.


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 
LCSW - Immediate opening for  licensed clinical social workers for out-patient facilities in Camden county. Full-time position w/full benefits and up to $57,000 per year (based on experience). Must have a current license in the State of New Jersey as an LCSW and one year experience in the mental health field is preferred. Visit us at: www.sjbhr.org. Send Resume to: hr@sjbhr.org  or fax: 856-488-5573.


LCADC / APN / LCSW - Another Door Opens Recovery Center is seeking professionals for part-time positions immediately. Congenial atmosphere; Working with substance abuse and mental health. We also deal with dual-diagnosis disorders. Please contact Reja Patterson at rpatterson@adorc.org . Our facility is located in Trenton, NJ (near the Sun Arena).


CLASSIFIED ADS

To view more ad postings on our Web site click here.  
Get Exposure!  

We have a NEW advertising feature, where your LOGO can be displayed on the NASW-NJ Web site for
30 days.

It will appear as a clickable link
right to your Web site.
Just send us your Logo and
Web site URL!

For more information contact
Janine Hendryx at jhendryx@naswnj.org.

Buy 2, Get 1 FREE

Submit any two ads and
get one ad free.
(e.g. buy one newSWire™ + one FOCUS, get one FREE
Web site ad.
OR
Submit two newSWire™ ads; receive one FREE ad for either the Web site or newSWire™)
For more details 
 send your questions to jhendryx@naswnj.org.
PHOTO GALLERY

Click to see photos from recent NASW-NJ events. 
NASW-NJ

30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

www.naswnj.org 


Main: 732-296-8070
Fax: 732-296-8074


David Barry, JD, MSW, LSW
President


Walter X. Kalman, MSW, LSW
Executive Director          

 
Upcoming CE Courses   
 

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Drug and Alcohol Counseling 
(6 Clinical, Ethics CE credits) 
August 2, 2016 from 9:30am - 4:30pm in North Brunswick 
Info & Registration

Clinical Intervention with Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and their Family Caregivers
(3 Clinical, Social and Cultural Competence CE credits)
August 3, 2016 from 10:00am - 1:00pm in North Brunswick
Info & Registration

Culturally Sensitive Approaches to Behavioral Care with LGBT Clients 
(5 Clinical, Social/ Cultural CE credits)
August 11, 2016 from 10am - 4pm in North Brunswick 
Info & Registration

Using Motivational Interviewing to Move Clients through the Stages of Change 
(5 Clinical CE credits)
August 12, 2016 from 10:00am - 4:00pm in North Brunswick 
Info & Registration

Invisible Wounds of Racial Trauma: Assessing and Treating Black Families 
(5 Clinical, Social/Cultural CE credits) 
August 26, 2016 from 10:00am - 4:00pm in North Brunswick
Info & Registration
Looking for more courses?
View the full list of scheduled NASW-NJ CE Courses (and keep an eye out, since we'll be adding more!) on our Web site
presenter Seeking Presenters for 2017 Annual Conferenc e
 
Get paid to attend the Annual Conference by sharing your expertise with your peers!

Join us as a presenter for the 2017 NASW-NJ/NJSWERS Annual Conference in May in Atlantic City. Submit your workshop proposal by August 29, 2016 to be reviewed by the Continuing Education Committee. Applicants will be notified in November whether their workshop has been accepted.

Step 1: Read through Call for Proposals Guidelines & check presenter criteria here: http://tinyurl.com/2017-CallforProposalsGuide

Step 2: Create your proposal.

Step 3: Submit your workshop proposal here by August 29, 2016.

Questions? Call us at 732-296-8070.
License Renewal
What You Need to Know to Renew Your License in 2016
 
By now you should have received a renewal notice for your Social Work License (LSW or LCSW) or Certification (CSW) in the mail.
 
If you have not yet received your renewal notice, click here for information on how to renew.

Renewal is online only and your renewal notice will provide you with instructions on how to renew your license or certification.
You must renew your license by August 31, 2016 or you cannot work as a social worker in New Jersey.
 
Important Notice Regarding
License Renewal & Passport Request:
If you are a US Citizen or qualified alien, you do NOT need to provide a copy of your passport.  Scroll down to the bottom of the notice page requesting your passport, click "I understand" and continue with your renewal.    

Click here to access the FAQ page on license renewal, CE requirements and CE certificates. Click here to see "Tips for Understanding the NJ Social Work Regulations for Continuing Education."

If you're an NASW member and still have questions after reading the License Renewal web page, please feel free to reach out to our NASW-NJ Licensing Hotline by submitting a form to www.tinyurl.com/LicensingHotline. 
Give an Hour Offers Support to the Mental Health Community 
   
Give an Hour is a national nonprofit that harnesses the expertise of mental health professionals throughout the nation in a wide scale effort to provide no-cost mental health support to our nation's military and their families. 
 
Give an Hour is partnered with nearly all national level mental health associations, including NASW.
 
 For more information, go to http://www.giveanhour.org/ 

CE Institute
Did you know that there is no limit to the number of
online CEUs you can take for your NJ license?

Are you looking for online CEUs that are valid
for your NJ license or certification?

Choose from over 150 courses available on the
Social Work Online CE Institute.
LSW & LCSW Test Prep Courses

SWtestprep (includes ASWB Masters or Clinical study manual - $85 value!)

LSW- Masters Test Prep Courses
August 6 - Register 
September 23 - Register 
 
LCSW- Clinical Test Prep Courses
August 4 - Register
October 6- Register
Private Practice Special Interest Groups (PPSIG) Meetings   

If you are in Private Practice or are interested in Private Practice related issues and would like to be added to one of the 10 locally-based PPSIGs, send an email to Christina Mina at cmina@naswnj.org with the name of the group you would like to join.

Click on the PPSIG names for information & to register:
August 19 - South NJ (meets in Voorhees)

For a full list of PPSIGs, click here.  
NASW-NJ MISSION STATEMENT
The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is a diverse membership organization that promotes, develops, and strengthens the professional practice of social work and social workers. Through advocacy and public policy,
NASW-NJ affects progressive social change and social justice for
individuals, families, and communities.
 
Please consider joining today!
For more about NASW, click here.             To join NASW, click here.