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To see all our events, visit our Calendar.
Monday, 6/17, 6pm-8pm
Tuesday, 6/18, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 6/19, 12pm-1pm
Wednesday, 6/26, 6pm-7pm
Wednesday, 6/26, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday, 6/26, 6pm-8pm
Saturday, 6/29, 5pm-7pm
Tuesday, 7/16, 9am-4:30pm
Friday-Sunday, 7/26-28, 9am-4:30pm
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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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NASW Takes Steps to Protect Women's Access to Birth Control
NASW has joined several other labor and advocacy organizations in filing an
amicus brief*
in the lawsuit "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey vs. Donald Trump."
The legal brief supports a lawsuit challenging the final contraceptive rules issued by the Trump administration on November 7, 2018, which allow for broad-based religious and moral objections to the coverage of contraceptives under the preventive services requirement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The brief sets forth the argument that "invalidation of the final exemption rules is necessary to prevent harm to women in every state across the country" and counters that "seamless no-cost contraceptive coverage is essential to women's equality and advancement."
The brief concludes "if the Final Exemption Rules become enforceable, at least hundreds of thousands of women, and likely millions--including those represented by Amici--across the United States are at risk of being significantly harmed."
NASW-NJ will keep you informed as this issue proceeds through the courts.
* Latin for "friend of the
court." Frequently, a person or group who is not a
party to an
action, but has a strong interest in the matter, will
petition the
court for permission to submit a
brief in the
action with the intent of influencing the
court's
decision. Such briefs are called "amicus briefs."
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Join NASW in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 and throughout the month. WEAAD raises awareness about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and reaffirms our society's commitment to the principle of justice for all.
Read this NASW Practice Alert to learn about the association's recent elder justice activities and how you can get involved in WEAAD and the elder justice movement. Find free resources and tools to enhance your work.
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Office Space Available in North Brunswick
Located off Rt 1 South, convenient access to Rt 18 and NJ Turnpike
 Looking for a great centrally located space to set up your small business? Consider leasing space at NASW-NJ's headquarters.
Private 12' x 13' office space and 6' x 6' cubicle space available. Includes free wireless internet, kitchen, waiting area, and conference rooms. 24/7 access. Printer and phone/fax access available for additional fee. Shopping and dining nearby.
For more information call 732-296-8070 x 110 or
email.
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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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NEW JERSEY- LCSW'S Successful expanding business, Senior Solutions Associates - Seeking LCSWS to provide Psychotherapy to elderly and disabled in Morris, Essex, Camden, Gloucester Counties. Referrals provided. Make your own schedule. We do the Billing. Email resume to:
[email protected]
or call 973-713-2328.
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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
- NJ Spotlight
- The Philly Tribune
- NJ Advance Media
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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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Free Overdose Reversal Drug Naloxone Available in NJ on June 18
Visit Participating Pharmacies to Anonymously Obtain Free Lifesaving Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdoses
As part of our state's efforts to combat the opioid crisis, New Jerseyans will be able to visit participating pharmacies and anonymously obtain naloxone at no cost on June 18, without an individual prescription or an appointment. Naloxone will be available at select locations of chain pharmacies such as Walgreens, Rite Aid, ShopRite, and CVS as well as at community pharmacies across the state.
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Lead the Conversation, Be a Thought Leader. Call for Papers Now Open.
Apply to Be a Presenter at the 2020 NASW-NJ Annual Conference
 NASW-NJ is soliciting proposals for presentation at our next statewide continuing education conference, to be held
A
pril 26-28,2020 in Atlantic City.
Each year the conference attracts over 1,200 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from across the country for three days of intensive learning and dialogue. Our presenters play a critical role in this conference, sharing knowledge and expertise across a variety of different topics.
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Webinar: Video Game Addiction 101: The Latest Behavioral Disorder
2 CEU Live Webinar
June 18, 6-8pm
Video game addiction is the latest behavioral disorder. To put it into perspective, worldwide revenue for McDonalds was $22 billio
n in 2017. Revenue in the U.S. alone from video games in 2018 is projected to be $30 billion.
This webinar will discuss the research, prevention and treatment options that social workers can put into practice.
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Webinar: Prescription Opioid Dependence
1 CEU Live Webinar*
June 26, 6-7pm
Learn the basics about the prescription opioid addiction epidemic in the tri-state area. Hear how to spot it and referral/treatment options.
*Please note: This course meets the requirement for the 1 credit of prescription opioid CEU for social workers in New Jersey as set forth by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Register
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2nd Annual Social Work Survey: Your Voice Matters
In order to gain a better understanding of the needs of social workers in our state and your experiences with our organization, we would like you to provide candid feedback to us. You do not need to be an NASW member to complete the survey--we want to hear from ALL social workers, regardless of affiliation.
Click HERE to take the anonymous survey (and pass it along to your friends and colleagues!)
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Currently Accepting Volunteer Unit Leadership
Applications!
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 units across New Jersey to provide members regionally based activities.
Each unit has a volunteer Chair and Co-Chair to plan and coordinate educational, networking, social and volunteer events that bring value to our members.
Open Unit Volunteer Roles:
- Sussex/Warren - Chair & Co-Chair
- Bergen/Passaic - Chair & Co-Chair
- Essex - Co-Chair
- Somerset/Hunterdon - Co-Chair
- Monmouth/Ocean - Chair
- Mercer/Burlington - Co-Chair
- Camden/Gloucester/Salem - Co-Chair
- Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland - Chair & Co-Chair
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 up to (4) free CEUs!
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Are You Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
NASW-NJ's LSW and LCSW Test Prep Courses Can Get You There!
These courses 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
Instructor: Dawn Apgar, PhD, author of the ASWB Masters Exam Guide
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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
Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th
9am-4:30pm each day
Presented by Dr. Tawanda Hubbard
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Share Your Passion. Rock Your Profession. Live the Brand.
Celebrate Pride Month with our exclusive branded rainbow design t-shirt and let the world know: Love Wins!
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Urge Congress to Fund and Protect the Older Americans Act and Other Aging Services Programs.
The Older Americans Act (OAA) and other federally funded aging services programs help older adults to maximize dignity, health, and independence. Services funded through the OAA include case management, elder abuse prevention, family caregiver supports, nutrition programs, and transportation. Social workers are involved in the provision and administration of many of these programs, which are a cost-effective way of enabling older adults to age in their homes and communities.
In partnership with the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, and other groups, NASW has advocated consistently to fund the OAA and other aging services programs. Thanks to this persistence, funding for some programs was increased or held steady in fiscal years (FYs) 2018 and 2019. However, funding for the OAA and other aging services programs falls far short of the need, and the President's budget proposal for FY 2020 will exacerbate the problem. Your help is needed to ensure Congress passes a budget that enables the OAA and other aging services programs--and, consequently, older adults and entire communities--to thrive.
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Health care and social service workers are nearly five times more likely to be assaulted than other workers, and the rate of violent injuries is growing rapidly. The
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
seeks to keep social workers, health care professionals, and social service professionals safe at work. This much-needed legislation would require hospitals, residential treatment facilities, substance use disorder treatment centers, clinics at correctional or detention facilities, and other service facilities to develop and implement comprehensive violence prevention plans and provide whistle-blower protections for workers.
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Clinical social workers are one of three mental health professions that provide psychotherapy services for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare reimburses clinical social workers at only 75% of the rate reimbursed to psychiatrists and psychologists. This rate is even lower than the 85% other non-physician practitioners (such as physical therapists, physician assistants, and occupational therapists) are reimbursed. This discrepancy deters clinical social workers from becoming Medicare providers and makes it difficult to retain clinical social workers as Medicare providers, thereby decreasing Medicare beneficiaries' access to mental health services. A key provision of the bipartisan legislation is to increase the reimbursement rate for clinical social workers to 85% of the physician fee schedule, which would ensure beneficiaries' access to clinical social workers.
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