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Monday, 6/11, 10am-4pm
Monday, 6/11, 12pm-2pm
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Friday, 6/15, 9:30am-3:30pm
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Vote in NASW-NJ Election
An email with the subject "NASW-NJ 2018 Election" was sent out on April 29th to all members and again this week to those who haven't voted.
It comes from the email address weston.naswnj@socialworkers.org. Please check your spam folder if you have not received it or click
here for candidate information and a printable ballot.
Voting for your leaders makes a difference! Make sure to click on the email you received and vote by 5:00pm on May 29th. This is how YOU can make a difference in NASW-NJ. Thank you!
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Ethics Institute with Dr. Frederic Reamer
in Montclair
Cutting-edge Ethical Issues for Social Workers: Practical Implications of Evolving Standards
(5 Clinical, Ethics CEUs)
June 19 from 9:30am - 3:30pm
Recently the social work profession adopted updated ethics standards, regulatory guidelines, and practice standards, especially related to practitioners' use of technology. Dr. Reamer will explain these and explore high-risk ethical issues and practical strategies designed to protect clients and practitioners.
Key topics will include novel forms of service delivery and ways to communicate with clients, management and storage of electronic information, boundary issues, dual relationships, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, privileged communication, informed consent, clients' rights, documentation, and termination of services.
Cost: $125 for NASW members, $160 for non-members
(includes 5 CEUs, coffee/tea and lunch)
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The Poor People's Campaign is uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation's distorted morality. Learn more here. Read an article about the Poor People's Campaign. The Campaign will hold a rally focusing on a specific social and economic justice issue every Monday for the next six weeks, beginning with the May 14 event. You can RSVP for each of the remaining Poor People's Campaign Rallies by clicking on the date below:
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Perfect Gift Idea for Graduation
With graduation approaching, here's a perfect gift idea- NASW Membership!
Graduating students - Ask for your NASW membership as the most useful gift for a new professional! Click here for more information. |
EMPLOYMENT
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Skilled Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) sought to join evidenced-based practice to conduct individual, group, family therapy, in a Multi-Cultural Framework. Strong skills & interest in DBT, Mindfulness, and the Treatment of Eating Disorders required. Send Letter of Interest and CV to
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WALDWICK, NJ- 3 large sun filled offices plus waiting room, ample on sight parking, will rent individually. $780/ month. Opportunity for referrals. Please contact Steve at 201-819-3344 or email steve@honiganaderson.com. |
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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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PHOTO GALLERY
Click to see photos from recent NASW-NJ events.
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NJ Telemedicine/ Telehealth Tip Sheet Now Available
NASW-NJ has released a
telemedicine tip sheet to help clinicians understand the recently enacted NJ Telemedicine Law. Clinicians who with to use distance-technology to provide services to clients should reference this tip sheet to ensure your practices are in compliance with the state requirements.
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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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Upcoming NASW-NJ CE Courses
*Live Webinar*
Children Raised in Extremist Groups: Culture Shock
2 Social/Cultural CEUs on May 23 - via live webinar
Relational Life Therapy: Overcoming Divorce One Successful Marriage at a Time
5 Clinical CEUs on
June 11 in North Brunswick
Life Coaching and the Evolution of Psychotherapeutic Practice 5 Clinical CEUs on June 15 in North Brunswick Register
Ethics Institute with Dr. Reamer 5 Clinical, Ethics CEUs on June 19 in Montclair Register
Deconstructing/Reconstructing Stories: Spiritual Direction as an Intervention for Addiction 3 Social/Cultural CEUs on July 16 in North Brunswick Register
Can Men be Discriminated Against? The Ethical Treatment of Men 5 Clinical, Ethics CEUs on July 23 in North Brunswick Register
Sensory Processing: What is It? Why Should a Social Worker Care? 3 Clinical CEUs on August 3 in Wayne Register
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Unit Event Happenings
To see even more pictures from our recent Unit Events, visit www.naswnj.org. Click on About Us then Photo Gallery!
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On May 14th, the Atlantic/Cape May/Cumberland Unit hosted
Scott Gras, AtlantiCare Opioid Recovery Specialist & Joanne T. Arnold Vekcheck, LCSW, AtlantiCare Director of Addictions.
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Connie Seligman presented at the Morris Unit on May 14th about
Internal Family Systems Therapy through fun experiential e
xercises.
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Our Essex Unit hosted a Mix & Mingle at TGI Fridays to network and talk about the year in review, along with planning for next year.
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On May 17th, Bergen/Passaic hosted
a fun and casual Meet & Greet at the Ironhorse Restaurant in Westwood, NJ.
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The Mercer/Burlington Unit hosted a relaxing Meet & Greet on May 16th at Jersey Girls Cafe in Hamilton, NJ.
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Take Action to Increase
LCSW Reimbursement Rates!
Clinical social workers are one of three mental health professions that provide psychotherapy services for Medicare beneficiaries. Yet, Medicare reimburses clinical social workers at only 75% of the rate reimbursed to psychiatrists and psychologists. This discrepancy deters clinical social workers from becoming Medicare providers and also makes it difficult to retain clinical social workers as Medicare providers, thereby decreasing Medicare beneficiaries' access to mental health services.
The Improving Access to Mental Health Act contains provisions to address this discrepancy and ensure clinical social workers are paid under Medicare at the same rate as other non-physician professionals. Learn more.
Send a prewritten email to your members of Congress urging them to sponsor this legislation.
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3-Day Clinical Supervision Courses
(20 CEUs)
This course if 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. Courses are held at our NASW office in North Brunswick.
Cost: $350 for NASW members, $425 for non-members
Upcoming dates:
Sunday July 29 through Tuesday July 31
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Social Workers Help Address Addiction Resource Gaps in Municipal Courts
A growing public advocate program in Cape May County places social work and drug counseling experts at municipal courts to serve as resources for families, friends and individuals going through the justice system who may need help finding addiction treatment and other services. Read more here.
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Nutrition Affects Teens' Mental Health
What we eat and how we eat it are closely associated with our emotions and mental health. A growing body of research is revealing not only the power of particular nutrients to increase well-being, but also the multifaceted ways in which our attitude and choices regarding food impact our state of mind. Read more.
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NASW Releases New Practice Perspectives
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Volunteer as a NASW-NJ Unit Leader and Receive Great Benefits!
The following Units (NASW-NJ regional branches) need a Leader/Co-Leader:
Camden/Gloucester/Salem
Hudson
Monmouth/Ocean
Sussex/Warren Unit
One benefit of becoming a Unit Leader: you can earn vouchers for free CEUs through our Incentive Program.
If you would like information on how to become a Unit Leader, please contact Ashley Rifkin at arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org or 732-296-8070, ext. 119. |
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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Private Practice Shared Interest Group (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@socialworkers.org
with the name of the group you would like to join. For a full list of PPSIGs, click here.
Upcoming Meeting:
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43rd National Institute on Social Work
and Human Services in Rural Areas
July 18 - 20, 2018, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
The National Institute on Social Work and Human Services is an annual event
focusing broadly on social service provision to rural areas as well as on the
strengths and resilience of rural people.
This year's conference theme is
Rural Social Work: Collegial, Cooperative, and Collaborative
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