Member News
December 14, 2018
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Online conference registration opens next week...
look for an email with all the details!
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Call for Nominations:
NASW Virginia Chapter Annual Awards
There is no better way to recognize an outstanding social worker in Virginia than to nominate him or her for the NASW Virginia Chapter Annual Awards. There are several categories to choose from. We need
your
suggestions to provide recognition to professionals in our field that excel. (You can even nominate yourself!). The presentation of the awards will be made at the 2019 Annual Conference to be held March 28 – 30, 2019.
The deadline for submission of a nomination is Friday, February 1, 2019.
Categories include:
Lifetime Achievement - Social Worker of the Year - BSW Student of the Year - MSW Student of the Year - Public Citizen of the Year
To nominate someone for an award, the nominator needs to
check that the nominee meets the criteria for the award
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fill out the Nomination Form
, and
complete the nomination package
(which includes the nomination form, a letter of reference, photo files, a short summary of the nominee's accomplishments, and, in some cases, the nominee's Curriculum Vitae). Questions? Please reach out to NASWVA Executive Director, Debra Riggs, at
driggs.naswva@socialworkers.org.
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Calling All Conference Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers!
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The NASW Virginia Chapter will host the 2019 Annual Conference at a beautiful new venue, the Williamsburg Lodge! This is your organization's opportunity to partner with one of the largest associations of professional social workers and behavioral health professionals in the state.
The Annual Conference, scheduled for March 28-30, 2019, attracts over 350 social workers and other behavioral health and human services professionals. Our participant’s diversity of practice settings assures an appealing audience for organizations recruiting social work professionals, seeking referrals, or marketing products and services.
We are offering MANY options this year for organizations to become involved! Become an Exhibitor and participate with a table at our Exhibitors Fair (trade show). Become a sponsor and get the most visibility for your brand through special benefits, as well as the opportunity to have a table at the Exhibitors Fair. Or choose to advertise with us, for example, in our Conference Program.
Learn more by choosing one of the options below!
Questions, or to secure your spot...email Kristin Berrier at
marketing.naswva@socialworkers.org. Online registration for these options will open the week of 12/17.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
You might be interested in one of our upcoming classes, including...
- Licensure Exam Prep (2/1 + 2/2 in Charlottesville). This class (14 CE Hours) will prepare you to take your clinical level examination required by most states to become a LCSW. Our proprietary course material was written by LCSWs with 35+ years of experience, and offers insight you won't get anywhere else. The course provides a review of key material, test-taking strategies, practice question review, and tips for success.
- Core Clinical Supervision (2/22 + 2/23 in Woodbridge). This 14 hour course fulfills the training requirement mandated by the Virginia Board of Social Work to provide clinical supervision for LCSW candidates. The interactive class, which incudes presentations plus small and large group discussions, will cover topics such as the purpose and function of supervision, related ethics issues, and theories and models of supervision. NASW was the first to offer this course in Virginia, and you'll learn the proprietary material from experienced instructors who have been teaching the class for years.
- Trauma Informed Care Certification Program (Cohort 4). This 42-hour Certificate Training Program was developed specifically for master’s level behavioral science LCSW practitioners interested in a NASW Virginia Trauma Specialist Certification credential, certifying you as a specialist in Trauma Assessment and Trauma-Treatment Focused Intervention in the State of Virginia. The training takes place in three separate parts (all in Richmond): Part 1 is January 18 + 19, Part 2 is February 15 + 16, and Part 3 is March 15 + 16. Please note, you must sign up for and complete all three sessions to receive certification.
- Match Point: Overcoming Games Played in Supervision & Crafting Successful Group Supervision (1/25 + 1/26 in Roanoke, NOTE: you can take one or both days; each day is 7 CE hours). During these highly interactive seminars, attendees will engage with other professionals to strengthen their foundation of today’s best practice knowledge and enhance their skills to function effectively in the critical role of clinical supervisor. Day 1 explores the games played in supervision, while Day 2 focuses on the dynamics of group supervision. These courses can be taken instead of or as a follow up to Core Clinical Supervision. Each course counts toward the 14 hour training requirement mandated by the Virginia Board of Social Work to provide clinical supervision for LCSW candidates.
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Track your Continuing Education Hours!
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NASW's new CE Tracker tells you
exactly
what you need to renew your social worker license in your state — everything from the amount and type of CE’s needed, to renewal deadlines.This subscription service is now open for 'pre-sale', order now and SAVE: $20 annually for NASW members and $35 annually for non-members.
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NASW is your one-stop shop for Continuing Education!
Besides the offerings of the Virginia Chapter, NASW has the Social Work Online CE Institute, which houses hundreds of on-demand titles produced by the NASW Chapters and National Office. The system uses your NASW national login (the one you use at socialworkers.org, not the one for the Virginia Chapter) to access the Institute and all your training history. NASW members can access both free CEs and CEs at discounted rates!
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December is Universal Human Rights Month
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The month was first recognized by the United Nations in 1948, in conjunction with the issuance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document was drafted by representatives from all over the world led by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. For the first time, countries agreed on a list of fundamental human rights that should be universally protected.
On December 10th, the UN celebrated the 70th birthday of this groundbreaking document, which has become a cornerstone of human rights. It has been translated into more than 500 languagues and forms the basis of international human rights law.
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The National Association of Social Workers has been a champion of human rights and social justice since the organization's founding in 1955. NASW supports social workers in many related areas, including social service agencies, child welfare organizations, schools, federal/state/local government, community organizing, and NGOs.
A core tenet of NASW is Advocacy. As stated on our website...
NASW works to shape legislation and
public policy
that protects and strengthens the social work profession; promotes health, welfare and education; or in some way strengthens opportunities and social supports for individuals and families.
NASW's connection to human rights and social justice is strong! Thank you to all of our members who work to uphold, strengthen, and enhance human rights in our communities and the world at large.
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LEARN MORE about the topic & the role of social workers...
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NASW Resources:
NASW Occupational Profiles:
Other Resources:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Resources:
Social Justice Organizations:
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Are you interested in joining a Macro Specialty Interest Group?
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Some NASWVA members are interested in forming a Macro Specialty Interest Group to network, share resources, and socialize. Want to join?
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NASW’s newest member benefit — the MyNASW Community — is transforming how NASW members connect, share ideas and resources, and stay up to date.
Visit
mynasw.socialworkers.org
to update your profile and join the conversation today. Questions? Contact NASW Member Services at 1-800-742-4089 Monday through Friday 9 am - 9 pm ET.
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Need a Resource?
Did you know that NASW has its own publications division, the NASW Press? It's
a leading scholarly press in the social sciences, serving faculty, practitioners, agencies, librarians, clinicians, and researchers in social work and in many related disciplines. NASW Press delivers professional information to readers throughout the United States and abroad through its scholarly books, reference works, and periodicals.
Best of all, many of their titles are currently up to 60% off (through 1/3/19)!
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New Practice Alert!
NASW has released a new Practice Alert for clinical social workers about the 2019 MACRA quality payment exclusion for clinical social workers, what led to it, and its impact. Visit
this link
to access the Alert.
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Learn more and sign up today for Taxbot
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Diamond Healthcare
, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, is excited to announce the roll-out of our brand new Addictions Intensive Out-Patient Program (IOP) currently in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Suffolk, and Warsaw, Virginia.
We are seeking qualified VA Licensed LCSWs with 2-3 yrs. related work experience. This is not your typical desk job but will involve on-site, off-site and tele-work.
Check out the job details by going to Diamond Healthcare’s career page and enter Program Coordinator in the
Job Title, Keywords
search at
www.diamondhealthjobs.com
. You can apply through the website or email
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Level 1 & 2 Yoga for Resiliency and Trauma Recovery Trainings
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hese trainings focus on simple and effective self-regulation techniques for clinicians to use to help increase resiliency and decrease effects of trauma. Join us for a blend of experiential and didactic learning about trauma, resiliency and how yoga can help you and your clients become more resilient, understand trauma and create compassionate connection!
You will receive: 18 CEs (4 Ethics CEs) approved by NASW-NC
(please note that this class meets CE approval by the Virginia Board of Social Work).
2019 Dates:
Level 1 - Richmond, VA: February 1st
Level 2 - Richmond, VA: February 2-3rd
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