NASW-NJ FOCUS December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS 6 | Annual Conference 2019 12 | NASW-NJ Units Give Back 14 | Social Work Gives Back 26 | Student Center 28 | Clinical Social Work Resources

VOL 28•3 | DECEMBER 2018

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, President

CHAPTER OFFICE NASW–NJ Chapter Office

Nkechi Ugoji, President Elect Jessica Taylor-Bashshar, 1st Vice President

30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Ph:732.296.8070 and Fax: 732.296.8074 www.naswnj.org

Jenny Conger, 2nd Vice President

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

Jeffrey Hanna, Southern Regional Rep

Executive Director jthompson.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Kendra Hayes, MSW, LSW Director of Continuing Education khayes.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext.116

Pat Spencer, Secretary Frank Greenagel, Central Regional Rep Anthony Francis, Graduate Student Rep Christopher Simmons, Undergraduate Student Rep

Christina Mina, MSW Director of Member Services cmina.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 117

Montese Anderson

Continuing Education Coordinator manderson.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 115

Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW

Advocacy Coordinator jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 114

Ashley Rifkin

Membership Coordinator arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 119

Willis Williams

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant wwilliams.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 110

Rajashree Taruvai Finance & Human Resources Coordinator rtaruvai.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Caroline Ross

MSW Intern cross.naswnj@socialworkers.org

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UNIT LEADERS NASW-NJ has 12 units across the state of New Jersey.

Atlantic/Cape May/ Cumberland Gina R. Murray, Chair Gloria Hamlett, Co-Chair

Hudson Neha Gandhi, Chair Awaiting Appointment,

Morris

Chair

Cheryl Cohen, Co-Chair

Bergen/Passaic

Mercer/Burlington Joan Bankole-Jones, Chair

Somerset/Hunterdon

Middlesex

Ron Zulli, Co-Chair

Kia Alexander, Chair

Sussex/Warren

Joshua Collins, Co-Chair

Adrienne Hoover, Chair

Monmouth/Ocean

Dina Morley, Co-Chair

Megan Sherman, Chair

Union

Jeff Firsichbaum, Co-Chair

Kenyetta Jackson, Chair

Stacie Goldstein, Chair Mary Ellen Shea, Co-Chair Camden/Gloucester/Salem Mang Yip, Chair Awaiting Appointment, Co-Chair

Essex Deanna Phillips, Chair Sierra Spriggs, Co-Chair

Mary Myers Pasquino, Chair

Krystal Gold, Chair

William Rios, Co-Chair

NASW Legal Defense Fund Since 1972, NASW’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has provided financial assistance and support for legal cases and issues of concern to NASW members and the social work profession. LDF supports educational projects and programs to improve the legal status and knowledge of the social work profession.

For more information, visit www.socialworkers.org/about/legal/legal-defense-fund.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Interested in getting involved?

Learn more about our open unit positions and what it means to volunteer within the unit by contacting Ashley Rifkin at arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Legal Defense Fund

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Social Work Gives Back: Centenary University

President’s Message

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Desk of the Executive Director

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Social Work Gives Back: Lunchbreak

2019 Annual Conference— Our Stories, Our Strengths

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Advocacy in Action

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Meet Conference Speaker Kane Smego

NASW Swag

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Student Center

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Membership in Action

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Clinical Social Work Resources

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Units Give Back

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Clinical Supervision

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Member Benefits

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Classifieds

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Social Work Gives Back: First Friends

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Social Work Gives Back: NJ AIDS Services

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President’s MESSAGE

Dear Colleagues: It’s that time of year again when we pause and reflect on the experiences we have had. During Thanksgiving we came together with family and friends to give Thanks. With Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s holidays just around the corner, it’s time to reflect on where we’ve been in the past year and where we’re headed in the year ahead.

As I reflect on 2018, what comes to mind and weighs on my heart are the losses we have endured as a nation—the many lives lost through senseless acts of violence; the messages of division and hate being sent to us daily. I also think about our children Marching for their Lives, the many women saying MeToo, the fight for human rights for all no matter their citizen status, and the endless struggle for our society to recognize and embrace that Black Lives Matters.

But in the face of all the losses, hurt, and heartbreak, I hold Maya Angelou’s words dear: “But still like the air I’ll rise.”

Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW

I am inspired—and my belief in social work is strengthened—as I stand in awe each day, hearing the courageous stories and bearing witness to the small and great acts of my fellow social workers.

Clinical and Macro social workers alike are making a difference, uplifting and empowering the individuals, families and communities they serve, and changing the world one person, family, and policy at a time, despite today’s sociopolitical climate.

Social work is necessary, but not always easy, and so we must take care of ourselves. Social Workers give a lot of themselves. It’s not just a job, but our life’s work. As such, I would like you to take some time for you, to give back a little to yourself. I know there are a million things for you to do. As you read this, more tasks have undoubtedly popped into your mind. At such times, I like to remember the airplane analogy: use the air mask for yourself first, then share it with those you are caring for, before taking the air mask back to give yourself more air. As social workers, we don’t always take the air mask back and give ourselves the air we need. We need to be diligent about taking time to relax, refuel, and rejuvenate ourselves so we stay fresh to do this work we hold dear.

Please take some moments and practice self-care and self-compassion, take the air mask back and give yourself the air you need. Our families are counting on us!

My wish for every social worker is to incorporate the practice of self-care into their plans for 2019 on a consistent basis, not just during vacation time. We must remember in our current sociopolitical environment, we will continue to face obstacles and encounter struggles, but a well-rested, energized social worker, ready to take on the world cannot be stopped. Like the air, we continue to rise.

Happy Holidays and a Healthy, Happy New Year!

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Friends & Colleagues,

DESK OF

NASW- NJ’s Executive Director

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

It’s the holiday season, the Season of Giving, and as a profession of helpers, a season where you continue the work you do year-round, giving of your time, talents and treasures. I see your tireless efforts and hear your stories daily and am inspired by your passion and commitment to helping others.

Many of you are working in agencies, striving to bring families back together and helping children and parents navigate challenging life circumstances. During the holiday season, you make yourselves available for on-call work should those families need support during what can be stressful holiday times. We have colleagues in private practice, counseling our friends and neighbors. During this season, your offices can be busier than ever. Many of you have shared stories with me of taking calls during your own holiday celebrations to support clients in crisis.

Teachers and those in academia are wrapping up the semester while planning an entirely new one as well, preparing the next generation of social workers for the incredible work they are about to embark upon. You are up late grading papers, counseling students and encouraging them as they head toward the semester’s finish line. Our community advocates and colleagues in social policy are busy working on critical legislation to be passed before the year’s end. In every space, you continue to give of yourselves in ways that benefit our community.

It is my hope that during this season of giving, you will also take time for yourselves—a moment to recharge, recuperate and re-set. I hope you’ll find time to come together with your colleagues (check out one of our holiday unit events!), relax, and celebrate your accomplishments of this past year! I hope you’ll disconnect from the agency, clients, and work long enough to care for yourself and your loved ones. In my years of practice I have sometimes found that difficult, but I have learned that practicing self-care is critical—we cannot help others if we do not care for ourselves first.

As our Chapter races toward the finish of 2018, we are excited for all that is on the horizon in 2019: new programs for our members, a new website, exciting new events, and fresh opportunities to continue to elevate the work you do on a daily basis through collaborations with the media. I look forward eagerly to all that 2019 will bring and hope you’ll join us for the fun and excitement of the new year.

On behalf of the NASW-NJ Chapter Board and Staff, we wish you the happiest of holidays and look forward to another year with you!

In solidarity, Jennifer Thompson, MSW Executive Director

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2019 NASW-NJ CONFERENCE April 28 – 30, 2019

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MEET OUR 2019 CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENT SPEAKER Kane Smego is an

international touring spoken word poet and Hip Hop Artist, educator, and National Poetry Slam finalist.

He is the Associate Director and an artist alumnus of Next Level, a cultural diplomacy program that sends American hip-hop artists around the world to use music and dance to promote cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, and conflict prevention. Kane has performed and taught poetry and Hip Hop programs across the country and abroad on five continents.

As a recording artist, Kane has featured on Grammy Awardwinner King Mez’s debut album alongside production by J. Cole and Soundtrakk, and topped the Spotify Viral 50 billboard in May 2017 featuring on the song North Cack with G Yamazawa. The music video

for the song appeared on BET Jams, and went on to win Best Music Video at the Hip Hop Film Festival in Harlem, NY. Kane’s work as a teaching artist has led him to perform and facilitate workshops at dozens of colleges and K-12 schools across the country.

He has also been a performer and keynote speaker at various events including TEDex UNC, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the Shriver Report Live hosted by Atlantic Magazine, the National Association of Social Workers conference, and the Global Youth Leaders Conference, among many others. Kane was selected to present Educational Sessions at several NACA regional conferences and was given the award for Best Educational Session at NACA South in 2017. He has also showcased as a performer at NACA West and as a lecturer at NACA nationals.

A native of Durham, NC, Kane currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

MAKE SURE YOU’RE THERE WHEN KANE KICKS OFF OUR CONFERENCE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 28!

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Membership in ACTION

One of the greatest benefits of being an NASW member is the opportunity membership provides to network with professionals at the local, state, and national levels. Our local Units and Private Practice Shared Interest Groups (PPSIGs) provide a wealth of quality, free programs for members year-round. These presentations allow members to learn about new and exciting programs, services, and resources available to social workers and their clients.

Here are some highlights from recent Unit & PPSIG Events!

10.1.18 Morris Unit Event

Patricia Philips, Education Outreach Coordinator for the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) educated Morris Unit members

on the symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis and treatments for Tourette Syndrome. Patricia also reviewed important strategies and accommodations that can be used to enhance student learning.

10.2.18 Bergen PPSIG Meeting Bergen PPSIG hosted Milton Kaufman, LCSW to share about his experience working with couples using Imago Therapy. Imago relationship therapy is a highly effective form of relationship and couple’s therapy that was developed 25 years ago by Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt.

10.9.18 Mercer/Burlington Unit Event Unit Leader Joan Bankole-Jones hosted a casual meet and greet for Mercer/Burlington members discussing self-care, opportunities for professional development, and planning for future meetings.

Members also addressed breast cancer to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.

10.10.18 Union Unit Event The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) conducted a powerful and dynamic In Our Own Voice 10 December 2018 | www.naswnj.org

(IOOV) presentation for Union Unit members. The presentation focused on changing attitudes, assumptions and stereotypes about people with mental health conditions. IOOV is a powerful tool for community education and reducing stigma that puts a human face on mental illness, an often misunderstood area of human experience.

10.11.18 Monmouth/Ocean PPSIG Meeting Monmouth/Ocean PPSIG kicked off fall with a fun and casual networking meeting! Connecting, socializing and sharing resources are just a few of the benefits of attending PPSIG networking meetings.

10.12.18 Mercer/Burlington PPSIG Meeting Mercer/Burlington PPSIG hosted Kathy Heeg, LCSW to speak about the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM). CRM is a neuro-biologically based, affect-focused trauma treatment model which facilitates targeting of traumatic experiences by bridging the most primitive aspects of the person and their brain (midbrain/brainstem), to their purest, healthiest parts of the self.

10.15.18 North/Central PPSIG Meeting Trisha Stewart, Clinical Director at Safe & Sound of Somerset County educated North/Central PPSIG members about Domestic Violence, PTSD, and Trauma Focused CBT. Safe & Sound’s mission is to empower survivors of domestic abuse and engage the community to break the cycle of violence.

10.15.18 Essex Unit Event The Essex Unit was fortunate to have two wonderful speakers at their October Event. Evelyn Chiu, Senior Events Specialists, Community Food Bank of NJ spoke about hunger in our state along with the mission and programs of the Food Bank.

The Community Food Bank of NJ is the state’s largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization. Working together with volunteers, donors

and our many partners, they fill the emptiness caused by hunger with Food, Help, and Hope.

Dr. Sharon Cuba Rodriguez shared about the cultural influences of Puerto Rican women who experience intimate partner violence. Dr. Cuba Rodriguez has had experiences in a variety of social work fields, including mental health, substance abuse/misuse, medical setting, and advocacy for HIV/ AIDS education and prevention. Her research interests focus on issues in cultural influences in decision making, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, gender roles in the family, HIV prevention and intervention, and bilingual social work practices.

10.27.18 Committee and Unit Chair Leadership Training

10.26.18 Middlesex Unit Event

Middlesex Unit members had a wonderful evening of conversation, networking and fun at Panico’s Brick Oven Pizza in New Brunswick at their fall meet & greet. Students and seasoned social workers mixed and mingled to talk about their experience in the classroom and in the field.

Welcome Joshua Collins as new Middlesex Unit Co-Chair!

NASW-NJ President, Dr. Tawanda Hubbard and Executive Director, Jennifer Thompson, MSW facilitated an informative, interactive training for volunteer Chapter Committee Chairs and Unit leadership. Our volunteer leaders walked away with a clear understanding of NASW, our strategic direction, and how their efforts fit into our goals for the future.

If you’d like to share your expertise at an upcoming Unit or PPSIG meeting, contact Ashley Rifkin, NASW-NJ Membership Coordinator, at arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org.

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NASW-NJ UNITS GIVE BACK

It’s no secret that social workers love helping people. The culture of giving back is woven into the very fabric of the profession. In the famous words of Charles Dickens, “No one is useless in the world who lightens the burdens of another.”

Our Units provide service project opportunities throughout the year that allow members to get involved and serve their communities. Here are a few ways in which our Units are helping to lighten the burden for our fellow neighbors this year.

In November, the Mercer/Burlington Unit members participated in a service project to help organize the warehouse and pantry at HomeFront. HomeFrontNJ is a non-profit organization with a mission to, “help homeless families advocate for themselves individually and collectively.” HomeFront is committed to ending homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources, and expertise of the community.

Also in November, the Morris Unit hosted Tayla Readshaw, MSW, LCSW, from Roots and Wings to speak about common challenges faced by aged-out foster youth and best practices for intervention. Roots and Wings is an organization that provides safe housing, counseling, case management, educational support, and life skills training for young adults as they transition to independence.

Morris Unit members collected donations to be given to the organization to help set up new apartments for the youth they serve.

In October and November, the Essex Unit members generously donated food and cleaning supplies to create five baskets that were donated to various agencies, families, and individuals in need.

Remember, giving isn’t just limited to the holidays—it’s a year-round event! In the words of Mary Anne Radmacher, “as we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”

Do you have an idea for a great service project? Awesome!

Get connected with your local Unit and share your ideas or email arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org.

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MEMBER BENEFITS Ethics Consultations

Ethics consultations are a resource for members who encounter ethical dilemas and/or have ethics related questions. Consultation services are intended to guide members through the applicable standards in the Code along with other pertinent considerations and resources that address their concerns and allow them to make ethical decisions.

While we can discuss ethical issues, we cannot provide definitive answers for a particular situation or make decisions for members.

Consultation Hours • Monday/Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST • Tuesday/Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST • Contact (800) 742-4089

Licensing Consultations

We offer several different ways for you to find answers to your New Jersey licensing questions. There is a wealth of information on our home page that includes application checklists, licensing FAQ’s, links to the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners, etc.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

We’re here to help! We offer free licensing consultations to all NASWNJ members.

Contact us at (732) 296-8070 or submit an online inquiry at naswnj.org/lhform

Professional Liability Insurance

Did you know that clients can file a complaint with the Licensing Board against any licensed social worker? Investigations can occur simply if a client complains to the Board. Without professional liability insurance, you may be stuck paying out of pocket for legal defense fees.

Learn more about professional liability insurance by visiting our website at naswnj.org.

Job Link

Finding a job can be challenging.

Recruiting exceptional candidates is difficult. NASW bridges that gap. The Social Work Career Center is a career website where you can search national job listings, find professional development and career resources that address your professional needs—throughout your career.

Private Practice Groups

Private practice groups meet regionally around the state to discuss issues specifically related to private practice. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share best practices and troubleshoot challenges you may face as a private practitioner.

To find the group nearest you, please visit naswnj.org/SIGs NASW-NJ also offers benefits such as free Continuing Education Credits, Discounts, Professional Mentoring, JobLink and more.

To learn more, visit naswnj.org/memberbenefits

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SOCIAL WORK GIVES BACK Organization Spotlight

SOCIAL WORK Spotlight on FirstFriends

More than 400,000 people are detained annually in the U.S. for immigration violations. Those in detention are denied the rights granted to jailed criminals. They sleep in open dormitories and pay high fees for phone calls, small items, and snacks. And, without even the right to an assigned lawyer, they are expected to prove their asylum cases to a judge—and those hearings are backlogged.

With the holiday season upon us, Sally Pillay, MSW, Program Director at First Friends of New Jersey and New York, reminds us “the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is actually the hardest time of year” for detained immigrants.

They spend the holidays separated from their families and communities, held in detention, in dehumanizing conditions, and often alone. “The mass detention of families, children and asylum seekers is cruel, unnecessary, and unconstitutional.

It is important for us to all remember we are all human beings, particularly during the holiday season,” said Pillay. “Every person held in detention has the same holiday wish: family and freedom.”

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First Friends strives to provide some measure of relief to the immigrants they serve during the holiday season through their “Stamp Out Despair” campaign. This campaign provides phone cards, greeting cards, envelopes, forever stamps, global stamps, Holiday cards and other writing materials to detainees, so they can keep in touch with their families locally and abroad during the holiday season.

Handwritten personal notes of encouragement from volunteers are collected and are placed in every package provided to detainees to spread cheer, to bring a smile and warm the hearts of individuals in custody. “These notes are heartfelt expressions of our humanity, to let

them know that they are not alone, and we care,” said Pillay.

First Friends also hosts a holiday party pot-luck, a social gathering bringing together the organization’s staff and volunteers with postrelease clients. Gifts donated through the Christmas holiday giving trees are also given to the post-release clients.

The need for the work of First Friends—which sends volunteer visitors to immigrants in detention centers to provide human connection, listen to detainee stories, and work to better their conditions—is growing, according to Pillay. Detainees are calling First Friends in record numbers, unsure of the future and fearing deportation. Currently there are more than 2,000 detainees held in the Northern New Jersey area, with expectations that number will increase.

organization, but its mission has always revolved around upholding the inherent dignity and humanity of detained immigrants and asylum seekers” said Pillay.

First Friends is seeking volunteers to participate in the Stamp Out Despair campaign and also to expand their outreach and visitation efforts. They are particularly in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers for their visitation program. First Friends is also seeking volunteers who can assist detainees who have been released from detention by providing temporary housing while they fight their court cases and gain stability in the community. Volunteers can also join the organization’s PenPal program to write to detainees from afar.

For more information, visit firstfriendsnjny.org.

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SOCIAL WORK GIVES BACK Organization Spotlight

Spotlight on NJ AIDS SERVICES

New Jersey AIDS Services (NJAS) has been a leader in the provision of social services to the HIV+ and at-risk communities since 1994.

NJAS responds compassionately and responsibly to the HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ communities by providing supportive services, housing opportunities, prevention strategies and community education. Their programs consist of case management, medical case management, behavioral health counseling, support groups, housing services, educational seminars, transportation, and social events.

Annually, NJAS serves nearly 150 clients within their direct care programs and over 1,000 in their community-based education programs. Through their permanent housing services, they administer 41 permanent housing vouchers helping their low-income population to afford a decent standard of living. Currently, NJAS has a 17-person staff, with 65% of their employees holding a degree in social work.

“The hardest part of our holiday season is seeing our clients without family to celebrate with,” said NASW member Joanne McEniry, LSW, Chief Operating Officer at NJAS. McEniry says that is why NJAS staff works so hard to exemplify the core social work principle of recognizing the central importance of human relationships.

“Without these important relationships” continued McEniry, “our clients may feel disconnected and alone. The staff of New Jersey AIDS Services work hard to establish and maintain trusting relationships that our clients can count on.”

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Each year NJAS hosts two major holiday events for the clients they serve: a World AIDS Day program (annually on or around December 1) and their Client Holiday Party (annually in December). These events are always open to the NJAS client population, staff, volunteers and other members of the community.

The Client Holiday Party has been very successful because of the warm and welcoming feeling provided by the staff of New Jersey AIDS Services.

“For many of our clients, the holidays continue to be a struggle to regain and sustain their health, pay for expensive medications, hold onto their housing, and put nutritious food on the table,” said McEniry. She added that the staff of NJAS work incredibly hard to put this event together because for many clients, it is the only holiday celebration they will attend this year. NJAS staff and volunteers are involved in all aspects of the execution and preparation of this event. They work tirelessly to collect gift-cards to be given out to clients, secure food donations, and design fun activities to ensure the party will be a memory clients treasure.

The NJAS World AIDS Day program is intended to bring awareness and support to those who currently have the virus and those newly infected. This event is held annually in Morristown and consists of a client panel discussion with those infected and affected by HIV, a candlelight vigil, and a client choir performance. Social work staff

are involved in this event by helping to fundraise, conducting outreach to clients, coordinating food and beverage donations, and interacting with those participating to help increase awareness of HIV and build strong professional relationships.

“World AIDS Day is one of our favorite events” explained Laurie Litt, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer of NJAS and NASW member, “because not only do

we have a strong client turnout, but a great deal of support from community members who also attend. This event is a great opportunity for meaningful interactions between our clients and local individuals in the community, all hoping to be part of something life changing.”

Additionally, for more than 20 years, the NJAS executive staff have volunteered their holiday time to be with clients. Litt and McEniry have prepared both Thanksgiving day and Christmas dinners at the NJAS homeless shelter in Morristown. In addition to NJAS executives giving of their time, a number of direct care staff members have created a Holiday Choir Ensemble and reach out to different nursing and assisted living homes in the region to perform for the elderly. This Choir also sings at the NJAS World AIDS Day event for the community to hear!

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SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT: Centenary Students, Faculty Give Back

in conjunction with local service providers in Warren County. During this class, students complete training in how to conduct the Point in Time count of persons who are homeless. Students then spend a day in attendance at a local Project Homeless Connect event where they serve as the primary census takers. The County Housing Committee asks the students for their observations and input about their experience and

Dr. Terri Klemm, NASW member and BSW Program Director and Professor of Social Work at Centenary University is inspired by her students nearly every single day. “Students who choose social work”Dr. Klemm reminds us, “are typically motivated by a desire to make the world a better place in one way or another.” Dr. Klemmbelieves active engagement in the community is an important aspect of students’ learning and works hard to incorporate service projects into their education. She strives to instill a belief in service in her students and hopes their service experiences as students will help to foster a lifetime of civic engagement.

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incorporates their feedback into planning for the following year’s count.

“The time and dedication that Centenary Social Work students provide in preparation and completion of surveys on count day, under the guidance of Dr. Klemm, is invaluable to the success of the event,” said Pat Testa, Youth Services Coordinator for the Warren County Department of Human Services.

Anthony Doran, a current senior at Centenary and a military veteran who participated in the Point in Time count last year, said of the event, “it was truly a humbling experience and an experience confirming, for me, I’m in the right field.”

Of course, Dr. Klemm is no slouch either when it comes to giving her time to improve situations for individuals, families, and communities. Giving back to the community is a major piece of Dr. Klemms identity. In addition to guiding her students’ work on the Point in Time Count, she served on the Warren County Mental Health Board for many years and is also a Disaster Response Crisis Counselor.

She has worked as a volunteer for local organizations in a number of different capacities, and, of course, has spent a fair amount of time at protests and on picket lines, as well.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates the statewide Point-inTime count of the homeless. HUD requires that local communities conduct a sheltered count each year and additionally an unsheltered count every other year. The annual statewide census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing

on the statewide level. According to a report by Monarch Housing Associates, “to end homelessness in New Jersey, it is imperative that we know how many individuals and families need housing, what counties they are from, and their service needs and circumstances.”

Volunteers in the program seek out homeless residents who are spending the night in shelters, in the woods, under bridges, in vacant buildings and at other locations where they are forced to live because there is insufficient affordable or supportive housing.

The day after the count, many local communities will hold Project Homelessness Connect events that connect homeless individuals with a hot meal, warm clothes, services and housing applications.

The 2019 Point-in-Time Homeless Count will take place on January 23. 2019. For more information on the count in Warren County and to get involved, please contact Warren County’s coordinator at 908-4756336.

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SOCIAL WORK GIVES BACK Organization Spotlight

SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT: Lunchbreak

Thirty-five years after the founding of Lunch Break, the dream and vision of founder, Norma Todd, lives on in the hearts, souls, and minds of the Red Bank organization’s leadership, staff, supporters, and volunteers. Today, Lunch Break’s work continues under the leadership of Executive Director Gwendolyn Love, her staff, and more than 2,000 annual volunteers.

individuals and families who qualify, some may have exhausted their allotment for the year or their names are placed on a waiting list. “We do our best to provide each client with effective resources. If Lunch Break is unable to provide for their needs, we guide them to other helpful sources” noted Jetwani Love, “but sometimes it still feels like you haven’t done enough.”

During the holiday season, Lunch Break and its staff make significant efforts to ensure they are doing enough--and more--through the elevation and expansion of services in their Client Choice Pantry and

We spoke with Sharda Jetwani Love, MSW, Program Director at Lunch Break, about their holiday programming and efforts to give back to clients and community during the holiday season.

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Program departments and a number of long-standing, popular outreach programs and events. Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets are made available to clients. Lunch Break also hosts Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas brunch, and continues to make holiday meal deliveries to homebound clients. In addition, clients age 55 and over are invited to participate in a Holiday Senior Luncheon and Fashion Show where they can partake in a holiday meal, have some fun, and receive holiday gifts bags.

A signature holiday effort is the Holiday Toy Program, designed to

provide children from birth through age 15 with toys and gifts. The aim is for each child registered to receive two gifts, with a cost up to $30 per gift. Families can register their children directly through Lunch Break. Upon registration parents select up to two categories of age-appropriate gifts their children would enjoy. In 2017, the Holiday Toy Program provided gifts for 870 children in need. This year, upwards of 1,000 gifts are expected to be distributed.

who are looking to give back this holiday season—or any time—to stop in for a tour. While visiting, they will be exposed to the many different areas in which they can volunteer.”

For more information on the Holiday Toy program or other holiday programs, contact Program Director Sharda Jetwani Love, MSW, at sjetwani@lunchbreak.org.

Social workers on staff at Lunch Break oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Holiday Toy Program and Senior Luncheon/Fashion Show, as well as the year-round Clothing and Volunteer departments. “These social workers go above and beyond to ensure clients seeking assistance are provided with exceptional service,” said Jetwani Love. “Moreover, our staff social workers financially donate to Lunch Break and other area nonprofit organizations. We have a strong tradition of giving back within our community.”

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Legislative Update There has been no shortage of legislative activity as we prepare to end the year and the first half of the 2018-19 Legislative session.

We’re hoping several bills will be sent to the Gov prior to the legislature’s winter recess at the end of December including A2031 and S844 (see below), as well as others.

• A2031 Enhances enforcement and oversight of behavioral health parity laws) received a full floor vote in the Assembly on October 29 and passed by an overwhelming majority (732-2). Now that the Assembly has passed their version of this bill, advocacy efforts will shift to the State Senate where companion bill (S1339) is pending a hearing in the Senate Commerce Committee. NASW-NJ Stance: Support.

• S844 (Establishes a partial return to work TDI program), which earlier this year received a conditional veto from Governor Murphy, was heard in the Senate in October 29. The full Senate

concurred with the conditional veto by a vote of 37-0. The bill would permit the payment of temporary disability insurance (TDI) benefits on a reduced basis to temporarily disabled workers who are otherwise eligible for TDI benefits but are only able to return to work on a reduced basis while recovering from disability.

NASW-NJ anticipates this would be a huge boon to clients attempting to reintegrate into the community during recovery from mental health and substance abuse ailments. The bill has now been received in the Assembly, where it awaits a 2nd reading to concur with the Governor’s recommendations. NASW-NJ Stance: Support.

• S2963 (Requires active supervision of certain professional and occupational licensing boards) was introduced in the Senate in September and on October 15 was referred to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The companion bill (A2810) received a full vote in the Assembly on October 29 and passed unanimously. NASW-NJ will continue to review these bills to determine the level of impact they have on the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), the professional board that oversees

licensing of social workers in the state. NASW-NJ Stance: Monitor.

• A2391 (Concerns Early Intervention Support Services programs in DOH and expansion of program to all counties) expands the Early Intervention Support Services (EISS) Programs designed to provide behavioral health crisis intervention and stabilization services, currently available in 11 counties, statewide. A2391 was reported out of the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee and referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The Senate companion bill (S1635) is pending a hearing in the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. NASW-NJ Stance: Support.

• A3926/S2835 (Requires public schools to administer written screenings for depression for students in certain grades) is a relatively new proposal put forth by Senator Singleton, Assemblyman Conaway, and Assemblywoman Murphy. A3926 was heard in the Assembly Education Committee on September 13 and would require schools to annually screen students in grades 7-12 for depression. NASW-NJ Stance: Still gathering information.

Coalition HIGHLIGHTS Let’s Drive NJ

The Let’s Drive NJ Campaign launched in 2018 to urge New Jersey legislators to support legislation to improve mobility of New Jerseyans by expanding access to driver’s licenses to more residents. Too many residents currently cannot get a driver’s license due to outdated policies that lead to people having limited mobility.

This includes those who are formerly incarcerated, victims of violence, undocumented immigrants, and seniors.

The campaign now has more than 70

diverse partner organizations who have joined the campaign. The major organizations involved include faith, labor, healthcare, immigrant rights, social and criminal justice groups.

These include Faith in New Jersey, 32BJ SEIU, Camden Coalition of Health Care Providers, New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (of which NASW-NJ is a member), Make the Road NJ, Wind of the Spirit NJ, New Jersey Policy Perspective, NAACP NJ State Conference, and many more.

Currently, the campaign is urging

legislators to push forward on legislation that will expand access to driver’s licenses to more residents and protect the privacy for all residents adequately, especially with the upcoming implementation of REAL ID Act in New Jersey in 2019. We are calling for such legislation to be signed by the Governor by December 2018.

To stay up to date on upcoming lobbying opportunities and actions, follow the Let’s Drive NJ Campaign on social media, www.facebook. com/letsdrivenj. We are also asking supporters to take action by writing to their legislators on this issue through an online letter writing campaign. You can access the letter writing campaign and learn more at www.letsdrivenj.org December 2018 | www.naswnj.org 23

SOCIAL WORKERS Set the PACE NASW Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE)

After a contentious election season, the mid-term results are in, and with them, hopefully, a return to sensible and reasonable discourse in Congress focused on the issues that matter. The election of responsible, rational, progressive officials is crucial in this age of #MeToo, #TimesUp, multiple instances of racially and religiously motivated violence, and frequent threats to the rights of LGBTQ persons, women, immigrants, and persons and communities of color.

Social workers across the state and country were instrumental in helping to elect leaders who share social work values and strive to better the situations of our most vulnerable and underserved families and communities.

causes of equal rights and social and economic justice for all residents of our state and country.

How Can I Participate/Contribute?

Financial contributions to NASWNJ PACE can be made by any individual. NASW membership is not a requirement. You can make a donation to PACE on our website www.naswnj.org. Go to the Advocacy drop- down and select “Political Action” from the menu.

100% of your contribution is used to impact politics in New Jersey.

Appointments to the NASW-NJ PACE Committee are made every July. If you’re interested in becoming involved with our state PACE Committee, contact Jeff Feldman at jfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org.

NASW-NJ congratulates the following PACE-endorsed candidates who won election this November.

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Buying merchandise not only makes you look super awesome, you are also supporting your professional organization. All proceeds go to help social workers in New Jersey access even more resources through our Chapter.

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Student CENTER Student Leader Spotlight: Anthony Francis, Graduate Student Board of Directors Representative

When asked his thoughts on his entrance into the social work profession, Anthony Francis, the current Graduate Student representative to NASW-NJ’s Board of Directors, observed that the compassion and advocacy efforts displayed by social workers “make for a beautiful profession.”

As an intern for the New Community Corporation, Anthony is able to practice his craft and express his passion for working with youth and their families. “These kids have so much potential and are bursting with creativity,” he said. Anthony strongly believes the clients he sees as an intern “need someone available to help them nurture their innate gifts.” Working alongside the agency’s family crisis intervention team and substance abuse counselors, he hopes to be that someone.

Anthony said he chose to run for a Board position with NASW-NJ to become involved in something greater than himself. He says he is looking forward to participating in the various BOD programs and

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activities and actively cultivating connections among fellow students and social work professionals throughout the state. “My involvement with NASW-NJ has allowed me to see the profession from a different perspective, offering unique ways to hone and express my leadership and networking skills,” shared Anthony.

As we enter the 2018 ‘season of giving,’ Anthony reflected upon past service projects that have left a large impression on him. He believes the most rewarding service he has done to date was in his hometown school district of East Orange, NJ. “Being able to help the current students who are attending the schools that I once attended was a profound experience,” said

SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT Anthony. Through discussions with his former teachers and current students, Anthony worked to help residents in his hometown understand that you don’t have to leave your community in order to give back to something greater— sometimes you can help right where you are. As Anthony puts it: “when you grow them in your own backyard, the fruits and vegetables taste so much better.”

Anthony also was able to partake in service opportunities during his time serving the Future Project of Paterson, NJ as a Behavioral Assistant. Through this position, he helped coordinate a Thanksgiving event where children served by the agency were invited to dine and celebrate with each other. For this season of giving back, Anthony looks forward to partnering with New Community Corporation Family Service Bureau in Newark, NJ where he will be working on a holiday clothing drive. “I’m excited to see all the good we can do this year,” he said.

Montclair State University MSW Student Advisory Board At Montclair State University (MSU), 2018 marks the inaugural year of their MSW program. Housed in the Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy, MSU is pleased to offer a 60-credit, full-time program aiming to prepare future advanced practitioners to provide a range of clinical and advocacy services to vulnerable children, adolescents, and their families. The program will provide graduate students with a unique-cohort-based model of learning, combining classroom learning with supervised field experience to promote a climate that is conducive to in-depth learning.

With this new academic endeavor for the University also comes the creation of the program’s first ever MSW Student Advisory Board. Compromised of five voluntary co-chairs, the Board is built upon self-selected student volunteers from the first cohort of MSW students at MSU. All MSW students at the University are invited to participate in the Advisory Board at any time to help further the programmatic goals for the current academic year.

As a Board, the students continue to actively seek out service opportunities and outreach opportunities to promote the program’s focus on children, youth and families. The group’s ongoing outreach efforts include the pursuit of a service-oriented partnership with a local agency to assist in the facilitation of a Thanksgiving drive. Looking forward, the Student Advisory Board will also be assisting in the creation of the University’s first-ever Policy Day, as well as a structured Diversity Day. On a lighter note, the Board also plans to host a social outing focused on self-care practices for students.

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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK RESOURCES There seem to be an infinite number of moving parts in the world of clinical social work. You work tirelessly to help improve the lives of your clients and the communities you serve, and part of our job here at NASW is to offer resources to help make your work a little easier!

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We’ve heard from many of our members directly and know you perform services in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, community mental health, primary care, and agencies. We have many resources to help guide your practice and keep you well informed of the changes taking place at the clinical level.

Clinical Social Workers Excluded from MIPS Reporting in 2019 Many NASW members have contacted the Chapter with questions regarding the MACRA and MIPS programs. MACRA stands for Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015. MACRA is the law replacing PQRS for Medicare providers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the final rule for the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule on November 1, 2018, www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2018/11/23/201824170/medicare-programrevisions-to-payment-policiesunder-the-physicianfeeschedule-and-other-revisions.

The 2019 final rule for the CMS’ Quality Payment Program excludes clinical social workers from the MeritBased Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting in 2019. This is a victory for clinical social workers who have limited quality measures to report on and in the past

have received penalties when reporting quality measures. NASW has been advocating for clinical social workers and improvements in the Quality Payment Program.

NASW is grateful to CMS and all of the stakeholders who helped with the exclusion.

Additionally, another helpful resource for clinical social workers in private practice is the document, “Frequently Asked Questions from Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice.” NASW receives questions from private practitioners about managing the business of a private practice, working with insurance companies, supervision, and the use of technology, among other areas.

This FAQ is a compilation of the top 10 questions NASW has received during 2018.

For more information and resources, visit https://www.socialworkers.org/ Practice/ClinicalSocialWork.

LICENSING REGULATIONS UPDATE Got questions about the new Licensing Regulations? Well, we’ve got answers!

Did you know that staff from NASW-NJ attends every meeting of the BSWE? We’re there to be sure we understand what the rules are and how they impact you. And we’re there to advocate on your behalf. That’s what your membership is all about – making sure you’re informed and supported while you do the important work of helping others.

Here’s what you need to know: • We’ve developed a Tip Sheet to help you understand the new Regulations.

• We’ve also created a Documentation Log to keep track of the hours you need to apply for your LCSW. • Go to naswnj.org/SWRegulationTips to access these documents and the new Regulations.

• We also have lots of information about Licensing and Continuing Education on our website. Go to naswnj. org/LicenseCEConsult for information or a Licensing Consultation.

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Clinical Supervision DID YOU KNOW?

If you’re an LSW and want to do clinical social work in New Jersey, then you’re going to need a clinical supervisor. Here’s what you need to know.

Who needs a Clinical Supervisor?

The NJ Social Work Regulations available at (tinyurl.com/NJSWRegs13-44G) say that all LSWs doing clinical social work need to have a qualified clinical supervisor.

Who can be a Clinical Supervisor?

A social worker who has worked as an LCSW for at least 3 years and has taken a 20-hour clinical supervision course approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners can be a Clinical Supervisor in NJ. Qualified courses are approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners and listed on their website.

Where can I take a Clinical Supervision Course?

We’re glad you asked! We offer a highly regarded Clinical Supervision Course right here at NASW-NJ. And remember, NASW members receive a discount on the course. Check out upcoming course dates on our Calendar at www.naswnj.org!

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So, You Need a Clinical Supervisor?

Check Out the NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory The NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory is the only list of clinical social work supervisors in New Jersey. There are other qualified supervisors, but NASW-NJ maintains the only list of LCSWs qualified to offer this service.

Want to be listed with us as a Clinical Supervisor?

• It’s FREE for NASW members or $250/year for non-members!

• Just go on our website (www.naswnj.org/ClinicalSupervisor) and provide us with your info. This will allow potential supervisees to find and contact you. It’s quick and easy!

• Access helpful supervisor resources and template documents.

• The Supervisor Directory is free advertising for you!

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Ad rates: <30 words: $35 31-50 words: $60 51-75 words: $90 16-100 words: $120 101-125 words: $150 126-150 words: $180 To learn more about how to place an advertisement, please contact us at 732-296-8074.

Looking for a Clinical Supervisor?

• NASW members can search our Directory to find a Clinical Supervisor.

• Check out our supervisee webpage to start searching now!

• Supervisors are listed by county to make selection easier.

• View our LCSW Application Checklist to make the process smoother.

• Find hour-tracking documents and more on our website.

Employment Opportunities Clinical Supervision CRANFORD, NJ -CBT Supervision/ Training: Congenial group meets every other Friday morning in Cranford. Clinical discussion and reading cover newest CBT approaches. All Levels of experience with CBT welcome. More information: LynnMollick@gmail.com or (908) 276-3888

GET READY FOR SOCIAL WORK MONTH Every day, the nation’s 680,000 social workers work to empower and elevate millions of people, including some of the most vulnerable in our society. National Professional Social Work Month (March 2019) is an opportunity for social workers around the nation and world and their supporters to educate the public about the invaluable contributions of the profession.

The Social Work Month 2019 theme, “Elevate Social Work” embodies the need to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the profession to our society. During Social Work Month NASW will give social workers and their allies tools to elevate the public image of the profession and explore ways to boost compensation for one of our nation’s fastest growing professions.

It’s never too early for your organization or school to start planning for Social Work Month. To arrange for a Social Work Month presentation by NASW-NJ, contact Ashley Rifkin at arifkin. naswnj@socialworkers.org.

You can access more Social Work Month 2019 information and tools at www.socialworkers.org/ News/Social-Work-Month

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SOCIAL WORK MONTH 2019: WHAT’S COMING IN NEW JERSEY? MORE EVENTS THAN WE CAN SQUEEZE INTO ONE MONTH!

J BE FEATURED IN NASW-NJ Publication: Let’s raise the profile of our profession! NASW-

NJ will be publishing profiles of social workers to commemorate Social Work Month.

We’re looking to tell the stories of a variety of social workers from around the state. More information and submit your story for consideration at form.jotform.com/83054658826163.

J THREE FOR FREE! They’re baaa-ack! NASW Members can choose from a selection of free 3-CEU workshops held around the state in March. Attendance at one free workshop per member.

J DISCOUNED DISTANCE LEARNING: CEU webinars available to members at reduced rates.

J ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON INFLUENCING GOVERNMENT POLICY. Attention students! This seminar provides valuable information on current social issues in our state and how social workers can become involved. February 22 on the Rutgers Newark Campus.

J LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY DAY (LEAD). Are you a change agent? Of course you are! Join hundreds of social work students and professionals in Trenton on April 3 to hear from legislators, policy makers, and advocates and learn creative ways for social workers to mobilize and advocate for social change.

J GAMES AND ACTIVITIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, WITH PRIZES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH J LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS J SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL EVENTS FEATURING RAFFLES AND DOOR PRIZES

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Have you heard about the National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF)?

It is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support NASW’s educational and charitable initiatives through a wide range of projects that serve the profession, practitioners, and the public.

Over the years, our partners and you, our membership, have expressed a desire to make donations to the organization and support educational activities across the State of New Jersey. We could not be more grateful that you share a commitment to philanthropy and are interested in giving of not only your time and talent, but also your resources.

We are thrilled to share that we have collaborated with the Foundation to create a fund specifically for educational purposes in New Jersey. Donations to this fund will allow us to continue some of the important work we do, such as: • Offering more student opportunities at our Annual Conference.

• Hosting our free Legislative Education & Advocacy Day for students.

• Offering special free continuing education programs and expanding our selections.

We hope that as this fund continues to grow, we’ll be able to expand our programming and offer more resources to you, our membership.

Making a donation is easy. Visit www.naswnj.org/donate to do so.

Remember, all of your donations are tax-deductible and will be specifically used to provide programming and opportunities for social workers here in New Jersey.

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NEW JERSEY CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL COLL ABOR ATIVE

NASW-NJ TEST PREP COURSES READY TO TAKE YOUR LICENSING EXAM? WANT TO BE PREPARED? NASW-NJ is here to help!

Do you offer professional development courses for social workers? Are you looking to reach more people and increase your revenue?

Adding CE credits for social workers is a geat way to do so!

The New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative (CE Approval Collaborative) is recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners as an approving entity for social work CEUs in the State of New Jersey.

To learn more and apply visit: www.naswnj.org/CEApprovalwelcome

We offer preparation courses for both the LSW and LCSW licensing exams. The courses are designed to help you prepare for the Masters and Clinical Association of Social Work Boards Exams The course includes your own copy of the Revised ASWB Exam Guide AND a personal code to download the mobile app version of the book and its supplemental study materials.

Cost:

NASW Member: $120 Non-Member: $160 To register, visit our Calendar at www.naswnj.org

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