Social Work Voice | March 22, 2023

LATEST NEWS FROM THE CA CHAPTER

Celebrate Social Work Month with NASW-CA!

Join us as we celebrate how social workers have been breaking barriers for generations.

Los Angeles County 2023 Social Work Month Proclamation

LA County Supervisor Hahn presented a proclamation for Social Work Month.

CNLI Preliminary Slate and Petition Process Announcement

The CNLI has finalized the preliminary slate for our 2023 elections.

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An Hour with the BBS: 2023 Regulations Updates for Licensees and Registrants

NASW-CA welcomes NASW members to a presentation from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as part of our 2023 Hour with the BBS sessions.

This is the first of four webinars for licensed and pre-licensed professionals to hear information and updates from our CA licensing and regulatory Board in 2023. This event is an exclusive offering for NASW-CA members only.

Not yet a member but want to be part of the largest professional association for Social Workers? Join us today and view our CA Member Guide.

CE PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Motivational Interviewing: Client Engagement, Focusing Conversations, and Evoking Change (3 CEU)

We are proud to support social workers who continue to break barriers through advocacy, education, policy, and empowerment.

In honor of Social Work Month, NASW-CA welcomes you to a live CE workshop where you will learn how to elevate your social work practice. On March 25, Crystal Bennett, LMSW will explore how motivational interviewing techniques can effectively support our clients.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Info Session with AATBS: Social Work Law & Ethics and Clinical Exams

In collaboration with AATBS, we are proud to present a free webinar on the Law and Ethics and Clinical level exams! On March 23, we will cover the exam structure, common exam topics, best ways to prepare and successfully pass.

We are excited to offer professional development opportunities for social workers who work hard to keep breaking barriers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Region E Social Work Month Sunset Bonfire | March 22

Organizing Townhall for Social Work Title Protection | March 22

SLO Unit: Social Worker of the Year Celebration | March 23

DisAbilities Council Meeting | March 24

NASW-CA Virtual Peer Support Group | March 27

Mindfulness Time for Social Workers | March 29

Social Work Occupational Council: Social Workers UNITE: Organizing in the Workplace! | March 31

Region F Shining a Light on Social Issues: The Power of Documentary Filmmaking for Social Change | March 31

Region F, Inland Empire Unit Monthly Meeting | April 3

MEMBER RESOURCES

Check out these resources from NASW-CA members!

Participate in a Social Worker Study

Looking for Southern California medical social workers to participate in a graduate study!

An MSW graduate student at California State University, Northridge is conducting a qualitative research study for their capstone project.

Participation requires a 5 minute survey followed by a 30 minute Zoom interview.

Learn more

If you are a member interested in featuring a job, private practice, event, or service with other members, reach out to Alex Brown at abrown.naswca@socialworkers.org for additional information.

FROM OUR PARTNER

Happy Social Work Month from Walden University

Walden University celebrates you! Learn more about their Believe & Achieve Scholarship and participate in their Social Work Toolkit Sweepstakes contest for a chance to win a $150 gift card.

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NASW-CA is proud to be fueled by partnerships with organizations serving social workers, and we are happy to share this message from one of our valued partners: Walden University.

For more information in becoming a NASW-CA partner, view our Partnership Kit.

FROM OUR ADVERTISING PARTNERS

The Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation Fellowship Opportunity

The Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation announce two 12-month, full-time, in-person, interprofessional fellowship positions for one qualified chaplain and one qualified social worker for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Participate in a Social Worker Study

This 5 to 10 minute survey will ask how social workers’ personal experiences connect their work as social workers. Participation is confidential and anonymous.

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