August 5 , 2016    

Upcoming Events  
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You can find registered
right on our web site.


 
NASW Modernization Meetings

There seems to be some confusion regarding two meetings in August that relate to the proposed Modernization process that the National NASW office has proposed. So that our office is not inundated with calls, here is the information for both:

The first meeting is a Town Hall Meeting regarding perspectives of the Modernization process. It will be facilitated by the Coalition of Concerned Members. (This is the coalition that emerged in response to the NASW Modernization proposal process and content).

 

Date: August 8, 3:00-5:00 pm
Register here:



The second meeting is the Special Meeting of the Membership which was called due to a petition drive of members by the Coalition of Concerned Members. This is the meeting that was rescheduled from April after the original one was cancelled by National. This meeting will be facilitated by NASW National.


Date: August 25, 3:00 pm 

Registration for this meeting is Closed.
 

We recommend you read information on both the NASW national site about Modernization (http://www.socialworkers.org/), as well as at the Concerned Members United site (http://www.concernedmembersunited.com/).

Both of these are virtual meetings and you can log in by computer. More instructions are available on the respective websites.
IMPORTANT:
RENEWAL WEBSITE DOWN

We have been informed by the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners (the NJ Licensing Board) that the License Renewal web site will be shut down for maintenance from Thursday, August 4 - Sunday, August 7.
 
You will not be able to renew your license until the web site is available again (probably after 12 PM) on August 8th.

Please remember that you have until August 31st to renew your license.

See the NASW-NJ Web site for more information about the renewal process. Also, see our Calendar for upcoming CE programs and the Online CE Institute for online courses. All of these courses are accepted by the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners. More information is available on our web site here.

**NEW FEATURE** Private Practice Q&A

 
Q: What are the state regulations governing release of patient information to insurance companies for payment? Do providers need to submit a client's full medical record to ensure payment?
 
A: Providers must provide progress notes but should not divulge "psychotherapy notes." Providers should always keep in mind that the Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), not insurers, regulates their practice. Insurers will generally ask for more than is permitted by the BSWE Regulations.
 
The BSWE Regulations (tinyurl.com/NJSWRegs13-44G) define what you can release. Please read section explaining this (12.4 - Release of Client Record) to be able to argue your case with the insurance company.
 
*Stay tuned for more Private Practice Q&As on our website and in newSWire™*
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 


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).


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It will appear as a clickable link
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For more information contact
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For more details 
 send your questions to jhendryx@naswnj.org.
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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          

 
You're Invited! 
Second Annual  Social Work Gala

Honoring the Best of Our Community
 
Thursday, October 27, 2016
5:30pm-10:00pm 
Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, NJ
  
Join us as we celebrate our profession, our membership, and the installation of the 2016-2017 NASW-NJ Board of Directors. Come network with your incredible colleagues as they receive honors such as the prestigious NASW-NJ Social Worker of the Year Award.
 
Members and students are encouraged to attend and witness what being a part of NASW-NJ and NJ SWERS is all about.
 
This is your profession and your night. Don't miss out!
 
Keep watching newSWire™ for registration information and announcement of a special guest!

Upcoming CE Courses   
 

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 

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
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.
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. 
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
October 6- Register
December 1 - 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.