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Tuesday, 2/5, 11am-1pm
Friday 2/8, 9am-4:30pm
Monday, 2/11, 12pm-2pm
Monday, 2/11, 6pm-7:30pm
Monday, 2/11, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, 2/12, 6pm-8pm
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hursday, 2/14, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 2/20, 12pm-1pm
Saturday, 2/23, 9am-4:30pm
Tuesday, 2/26, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, 2/27, 12pm-2pm
Wednesday, 2/27, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 2/27, 6pm-8pm
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The CE Approval Collaborative is administered by NASW-NJ and recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) as an approving entity for social work continuing education credits in the state and offers a comprehensive review process for the approval of quality social work continuing education courses.
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NASW-NJ Online CE Courses
Looking to take some of your courses from home? NASW-NJ is making it affordable!
Our current offering of pre-recorded webinars
can be found here.
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The Shutdown Has Ended... For Now
As of this afternoon, the federal government shutdown has come to an end. However, the agreement reached by the White House and Congress is merely a stopgap measure that will fund the federal government for 3 weeks.
Congress and the White House now have until February 15 to negotiate a budget deal, with or without border wall funding.
The
president said the 800,000 federal workers who have gone without pay will receive their back-pay quickly but did not specify exactly when that money would arrive. As such, the impact of the shutdown on furloughed workers and others impacted by the shutdown could last some time.
If you're looking to help those still feeling the impact of the shutdown, consider the following:
- Check-in with your clients who may have been impacted by the shutdown, particularly those you have infrequent contact with
- Reach out to your local food pantry, shelter, or other social service agency to see if they have clients looking for services due to the shut down
- Consider waiving, reducing, or delaying fees for clients who are still in need
We also urge you to continue to contact your Representatives and let them know you oppose funding for the border wall. Moreover, let them know the situation must be resolved in the next three weeks. Another shutdown is simply not acceptable.
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Registration Now Open!
NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition
Social Work: Our Stories, Our Strengths
April 28 - April 30, 2019
Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, NJ
- Earn up to 23.5 CEUs in one incredible weekend.
- Learn about telemedicine best practices at our pre-conference program.
- Fulfill your new 1-CEU prescription opioid addiction course requirement at our early morning session on Opioid Dependence.
- Choose from 65+ workshops.
- Join us for a special cocktail reception at the Water Club Pool!
Early bird discount rates end February 18!
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Free Podcast Series Helps Social Workers Avoid Lawsuits
NASW Assurance Services Introduces "Social Work: Risky Business" Podcast
This new podcast program is a series of short, informative tips on how to manage malpractice risks. Topics cover social work malpractice issues, best practices, and liability strategies to reduce exposure to malpractice lawsuits. Tune in to learn how to manage and protect your career better.
Episode 1: Documentation Pointers to Avoid Liability and Malpractice
"Medical records requests" and "breach of confidentiality" are the leading claims issues for social workers. These claims trigger lawsuits, licensing board inquiries, and HIPAA information breach liability. A malpractice judgment can hurt you personally and professionally. While malpractice insurance claims cases are adjudicated, your file documentation may be the only case evidence that protects you from a lawsuit filed against you.
Episode 2: Avoiding Insurance Coverage Gaps
Keeping on top of your insurance coverages is vital to ensure your assets are protected. In this episode, we provide some tips for healthcare workers to manage risk.
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Moving From Insurance to Cash Practice
If you're changing from being an insurance provider to a private pay fee-for-service practice, you'll need to provide written notice to your insurance company that you are terminating your contract. Read this
NASW Practice Perspective for more steps to take to facilitate the transition.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Our weekly round-up of state and national news relevant to the social work profession in New Jersey
(subscription may be required to access some articles)
- New York Times
- Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- NorthJersey.com
- Bridgewater Courier News
- Times of Trenton
- Insider NJ
- NJBiz
- Politico
- Asbury Park Press
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PHOTO GALLERY
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NASW-NJ
30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Main: 732-296-8070
Fax: 732-296-8074
Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW
President
Jennifer Thompson, MSW
Executive Director
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$15 Minimum Wage Passes First Hurdle
Earlier this week, legislation to raise NJ's minimum wage to $15 per hour for most workers by the year 2024 (A15) passed the Assembly
Labor Committee by a 6-3 vote. While this legislation still contains carve outs for certain workers that we would like to see removed, NASW-NJ considers movement on this legislation to be a step in the right direction.
The legislation is next scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on January 28.
For an excellent overview on the provisions of A15, see this analysis from New Jersey Policy Perspective.
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Redistricting Reform - Best Practices for a Fairer NJ
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey - together with the Fair Districts New Jersey Coalition and the Network for Responsible Public Policy - has announced the first set in a series of ten public forums taking place across the state to educate voters on gerrymandering and the legislative redistricting process, and to present ideas for reforms.
- Centenary University - Hackettstown, Saturday, January 26 at 1:00pm
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Wilson Auditorium, Hackensack, Monday, January 28th at 6:30pm
- Rutgers University - Camden, Campus Center, Saturday, February 2nd at 12:30pm
- Rutgers University - New Brunswick, Hickman Hall 138, Monday, February 4th at 7:00pm
- Monmouth University - Wilson Auditorium, West Long Branch, Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00pm
- Bethany Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, Newark, Tuesday, February 19th at 6:30pm
- Princeton University - Maeder Hall Auditorium, Princeton, Wednesday, February 20th at 7:00pm
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Know Your Rights: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
As many of you know, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (i.e. methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone) has been proven to be safe and effective. Evidence demonstrates that MAT increases treatment retention while reducing morbidity and mortality, opioid use, overdoses, and risk behaviors that transmit HIV and hepatitis C.
Despite decades of research and evidence, some drug treatment providers still discriminate against people on MAT which can be deadly and it is against the law. In January 2018, NJ enacted
legislation
to protect individuals who are using MAT from discrimination by drug treatment providers. Please see this new
factsheet
for more information.
If you have or someone you know has been denied other drug treatment services because they are using MAT, please contact the State of NJ at the numbers below:
- Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Hotline: 1-800-382-6717
- Department of Banking and Insurance Consumer Hotline: 1-800-446-7467
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LSW & LCSW Test Prep Courses
This course includes:
- your own copy of the Revised ASWB Masters or Clinical Exam Guide ($90 value!)
- a personal code to download the app version of the book
- access to the interactive practice test and supplemental materials
Cost: $120 for members, $160 for non-members
LSW - Masters Prep Course
LCSW - Clinical Prep Course
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3-Day Clinical Supervision Course
(20 CEUs)
These courses are for those who have held their LCSW for at least 3 years and who wish to supervise LSWs seeking their clinical hours. The course meets the NJ BSWE requirement for 20 continuing education credits related to supervision, and also includes 5 Ethics and 3 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs. This course is held at our NASW office in North Brunswick.
Cost: $350 for NASW members, $425 for non-members
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