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To see all our events, visit our Calendar.
Monday, 3/25, 6pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, 3/26, 6pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, 3/27, 5pm-8pm
Wednesday, 3/27, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 3/27, 5:45pm-6pm
Wednesday, 3/27, 7pm-9pm
Friday, 3/29, 10am-11:30pm
Friday, 3/29, 6pm-8pm
Monday, 4/1, 9am-4:30pm
Tuesday, 4/2, 11am-1pm
Wednesday, 4/3, 9am-2pm
Thursday, 4/4, 6pm-7:30pm
Monday, 4/8, 12pm-2pm
Monday, 4/8, 6pm-7:30pm
Monday, 4/8, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 4/10, 6pm-8pm
Thursday, 4/11, 6pm-8pm
Thursday, 4/11, 6pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, 4/17, 12pm-1pm
Sunday-Monday, 4/28-4/30
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Joining NASW
gives you access to a network of over 130,000 social workers across the country!
NASW-NJ is the third largest Chapter in the country and a leader among states. Our members are part of an influential network of social workers affecting change in New Jersey and across the nation.
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NASW-NJ Annual Conference & Exhibition
Find out what almost 900 pre-registered attendees already know: This is the best Conference for Social Work CEUs in the region!
April 28 - April 30, 2019
Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, NJ
- Earn up to 22.5 CEUs in one incredible weekend.
- CEUs also valid for NY and PA
- Learn about telemedicine best practices at our pre-conference program.
- Fulfill your new 1-CEU prescription opioid addiction requirement at our early morning session on Prescription Opioid Dependence.
Note: Workshops
S02,
M08,
M12,
M13,
T28,
T24 and the Leadership Certificate Program are sold out. The remainder of our courses are filling up quickly, so register soon!
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 Announcing our Conference IT Sponsor:
QnA Tech
Your logo could be here! A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for the NASW-NJ Annual Conference. Contact
conference.naswnj@socialworkers.org for more info or call 732-296-8070.
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Students: Apply Now for the Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship
Application Deadline Approaching - April 13
 The Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory of pioneer Social Worker and charter member of NASW, Harriet Bloomfield. Ms. Bloomfield served her community in New Jersey in a variety of roles including work in the Department of Youth and Family Services, Bonnie Brae, and the Elizabeth Board of Education. She was deeply committed to educating the next generation of social workers and taught at Kean College and Rutgers University.
Student members of NASW who have been accepted into or are enrolled in an accredited BSW or MSW program for the 2019-2020 Academic Year are encouraged to apply. For more information and application instructions
click here.
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Discounted CE Webinar on Teen Dating Violence
Teen Dating Abuse
(3 General CE credits)
March 27 from 5-8pm via live webinar
Presenters: Sarah Baig, LSW, IMH-E & Elizabeth Paterno-Culp
1 in 3 teen girls and 1 in 7 teen boys in the US is a victim of dating abuse each year. Because of the high prevalence of teen dating abuse, it is likely that practitioners will come across this issue in their work. This webinar will serve to increase participants' knowledge of teen dating abuse, including the complex dynamics of these relationships and the unique challenges teens face. Participants will also develop the ability to recognize warning signs of abuse, work with both victims and abusers, and identify resources.
COST: $20 for NASW members, $65 for non-members
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Celebrate Social Work Month!
We are continuing to celebrate this month by placing the spotlight firmly on social work. We're looking to ELEVATE the stories of social work and social workers throughout the rest of March. You haven't yet checked out all the great things we created, do so now!
Facebook Profile Frame
On
Facebook, you can use our special NJ Social Work profile frame to let people know you are a proud social worker. Click "update" on your profile picture, select "add frame" and search for "NASW-NJ Social Work Month."
Calendar of Events
We've got more than a dozen events planned around the state to help you celebrate social work. For a quick snapshot of events, download the
Social Work Month Calendar.
Social Work Infographic
Social workers are everywhere! Download and share this excellent
infographic with facts and statistics about the social work profession.
Logos and More
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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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Business Opportunities
TOMS RIVER, NJ - Private Practice for sale. High volume. Turn key. Established client base. Quick assumption. Everything needed to assume practice is in place. Office space, furnishing, supplies. You will be assuming practice with excellent reputation. Call 732-349-5400. Leave message and call will be returned quickly.
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Classified Ads
Place your classified ad or banner ad in NASW-NJ newSWire today and reach 20,000 readers weekly.
Learn more.
View a full listing of ad postings on our Web site here.
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Showcase your organization
to over 20,000 visitors each month.
Your
LOGO can be displayed on the
NASW-NJ
website for 30 days.
It will appear as a clickable link
right to your website.
Just send us your Logo and
Web site URL!
For more information, contact
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All courses on the Social Work Online CE Institute
are valid for NJ social workers.
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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)
- Press of Atlantic City
- Insider NJ
- InsiderNJ
-ROI-NJ
- Rand Corporation
- Star Ledger
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PHOTO GALLERY
Click to see photos from recent NASW-NJ events.
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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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NASW-NJ Health Care Shared Interest Group Relaunches
Inaugural Meeting Rescheduled for April 4
After years of operating as an independent entity, our sister organization, the NJ Association for Health Care Social Workers (NJAHCSW), has decided to close its doors. Rest assured, though, this is not the end of their efforts. We're happy to share that the members of NJAHCSW will be reconvening as the NASW-NJ Health Care Shared Interest Group (SIG).
The new NASW-NJ Health Care SIG will hold its first meeting on April 4, from 6:00 - 7:30pm at the NASW-NJ Chapter Office. If you're a social worker in the health care field or are interested in health care related issues, consider joining the inaugural meeting, network with other health care social work professionals, and learn about the SIG's future plans. Attendance is free and new members are welcome!!!
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Social Workers Highlighted in New Jersey Monthly Magazine!
Read and Share our 4-page
feature "Front the Front Lines" on Social Work in New Jersey
We're incredibly excited to be
able to share our special Social Work Month collaboration with New Jersey Monthly Magazine.
Read the article to learn more about some of the great work being done by social workers in New Jersey. Then share with your non-social workers friends to help grow awareness of our profession!
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Twitter Chat Hosted by the Elder Care Workforce Alliance
March 25 at 1pm
Join NASW in a Twitter chat hosted by the Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA) on March 25 at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss the importance of social work in caring for older adults. This Social Work Month event is part of EWA's "Together We Care" campaign, which marks the 10-year anniversary of the release of the Institute of Medicine report Retooling for an Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce. The hashtags for the Twitter chat will be #TogetherWeCare and #ElevateSocialWork.
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Save the Date! 2019 NASW Virtual Forum
Mark your calendars for the NASW 2019 Virtual Forum, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 & 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This two-day program will address the issue of trauma from a social work perspective, feature both plenary and breakout sessions. Live streamed from the NASW National Office, you will be able to view it from your home, your office, or even on a mobile device.
More information coming soon!
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Audio Recordings of Popular Private Practice Call-in Sessions Now Available
An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers (HOPP) is a free monthly Q&A call-in session for NASW members who want clinical social work updates affecting the delivery of mental health services in private solo or group practice. Sessions take place the third Wednesday of the month, from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Effective February 2019, audio recordings will be available a week following each call-in session. Access the HOPP schedule and audio of the
February 20 session now.
Upcoming Sessions
* April 17, 2019: Top 4 Most Overlooked Facts About Professional Liability Insurance
* May 15, 2019: Tips for Documentation and Coding of Services
* June 19, 2019: Making Sense of the CMS-1500 Claim Form |
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Social Workers Take Over Social Media for Social Work Month
Download the Social Work Month Social Media Toolkit
Social Workers can be found in all areas of society, striving to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Join us this March as we ELEVATE the profession by taking over social media during Social Work Month. We're calling on all social workers to share their stories this month to let the public know about the invaluable work we do. Share why you entered the field, or what the most rewarding part of your job is, or explain what your job entails and how YOU make a difference. Let's show the world the power of social work!
Download the Social Work Month Social Media Toolkit.
Learn More About NASW-NJ's Social Work Month Activities.
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Get Your Social Work Swag!
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Cause in the Matter: A New Perspective in Couples Work
(2 Clinical CEUs)
3/25/19 from 6-8pm in Hackettstown
*Just added - discounted rate of only $20!*
Teen Dating Abuse
(3 General CEUs)
3/27/19 from 5-8pm via live webinar
Releasing Resentment & Cultivating Self-Forgiveness
(2 Clinical CEUs)
4/8/19 from 6-8pm in Whippany
Info/Registration
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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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LSW 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
- your questions answered by expert instructors
Cost: $120 for members, $160 for non-members
LSW - Masters Prep Course
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New CE Requirement on Prescription Opioids
We know that there have been a lot of questions about the new 1-hour prescription opioid CE requirement for social workers. Though it is not yet posted on the Board of Social Work Examiners site, it is part of a state law (that's why you won't see it in the Regulations themselves) that was adopted by the BSWE. This will be required for you to complete each licensing cycle, so you have time!
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Geraldine Atkins-Siddiq, MSW, ABD generously shared her time with the Mercer/Burlington Unit to discuss Diversity, Social Justice & Role of Social Workers.
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Looking to gain leadership experience?
Volunteer as a NASW-NJ Unit Leader!
NASW-NJ is primarily supported by volunteers, and you can enhance the value of your membership by sharing your time and talents. NASW-NJ has 12 branches, called Units, across the state of New Jersey to provide members regionally based networking and educational opportunities.
The following Units need a Chair and/or Co-Chair:
- Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland
- Mercer/Burlington
- Monmouth/Ocean
What's in it for you:
- Build new skills while gaining leadership experience
- Influence the Unit and Chapter's efforts
- Impact your local social work community
- Boost your visibility and grow your network
- Have fun
- And earn vouchers for free CEUs through our Incentive Program!
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