NASW-NYS Gearing up for the 2012 Elections
Your support is needed by the NYS Political Action for Candidate Election Committee of NASW-NYS to continue their efforts to promote the chapter’s advocacy agenda through political action. Click here to read more.
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Deadline Extended to May 18th for Submission of Paper Ballots in
2012 Chapter Election
Due to delays in the delivery of the Spring 2012 issue of Update which contains the 2012 Chapter Election materials, the deadline for submitting paper ballots has been extended. To cast your vote mail your completed ballot to the address provided on the form. Ballots must be received by 5PM EST on May 18, 2102.
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Social Work Licensing Exam Preparation Course Schedule 2011-12
Featuring: Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski, LISW
Information and Registration
Albany NY - June 23- June 24, 2012
Early Bird Discount- Register by May 23, 2012
Albany Marriott Hotel
189 Wolf Rd., Albany, NY 12205
Rochester NY - September 15 - September 16, 2012
Early Bird Discount- Register by August 17, 2012
Hyatt Regency - Rochester
125 E. Main Street, Rochester NY 14604
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Social Work Advocates Efforts Stave off Social Work Job Loss
A recent Op-Ed in the NY Daily News, “When social work is a felony” and news accounts by NY1 paint a fearful and distorted picture of an issue NASW-NYS and the NYS Society for Clinical Social Work have dedicated a considerable amount of energy and resources to resolve. Read article >
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NASW NYS Chapter Now Offering Ethics Consultation
details >
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Veterans’ Mental Health Training Initiative
NASW-NYS has launched year two of its Veterans’ Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) with grant funding from the NYS Health Foundation and will offer four regional trainings across the state aimed at enhancing the capacity of community mental health providers to meet the needs of returning veterans and their families. read more >
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New Video Series: Social Work Licensure & Practice in NYS
NASW-NYS has partnered with the NYS Association of Deans of Schools of Social Work to present Social Work Licensure & Practice in NYS, a four part video series which provides an overview of licensed social work practice, licensure requirements and addresses frequently asked questions. View Video on YouTube
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Need Information about Federal Health Care Reform in NY State?
Resources Include:
Summary of Health Care Reform, Benefits for Specific Groups, Find Health Insurance, Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, Timelines and Events, Requests for Comments, Implementation Updates, News and Press Releases, Research and Resources
Visit: http://www.healthcarereform.ny.gov/index.htm
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New Extended Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
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Managed Care Feedback Form
The NASW-NYS Managed Care Task Force wants to hear your managed care concerns. Please use our feedback form to submit detailed information which will enable us to more effectively address the managed care issues that are impacting your practice.
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