Chapter Chats initially emerged out of a need to socially connect social workers while practicing physical distancing. They have grown into an accessible and easy way for social workers to share resources, network, and engage with one another across the State and Nation. These are conversations hosted by social workers, for social workers. Open to all who would like to attend, and any NASW member is invited to host a topic or conversation!

Want to host or suggest a topic for a Chapter Chat? Shoot us an email at info.naswnys@socialworkers.org!

Reflecting and Visioning: Programs at NASW-NYS
Monday, April 15th at 6:00pm ET

We'd love to discuss our upcoming topics for future programs, and what topics would you like to see more of! Join us to discuss our upcoming presenters, and who would you like to see present! This chapter chat will feature a brief presentation on data and an analysis of programs at the chapter, and then open the space for discussion for what YOU would like to see! Come and share your ideas!

Can’t make it? We would still love to hear your thoughts! Click this link to share your ideas!

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So, you want to start a private practice

with Dan Pepitone, Attorney
Specializing in small businesses & mental health professionals

April 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. EST

Building a social work private practice is a challenging and rewarding career goal that requires initiative, professional experience in the field, a high level of organization, and business savvy. Join NASW-NYS with Attorney Dan Pepitone to discuss some of the fundamental steps of starting and operating a private LCSW practice in New York on November 6 at 6pm EST. With 15 years of experience as an attorney, Dan provides legal counsel and representation to small businesses and social workers, helping them to build sustainable businesses, navigate risk, and resolve conflicts. We will talk about writing your business plan, forming and maintaining your business entity, hiring employees and independent contracts, important documents, and more. We will end with questions, answers, and conversation with NYS clinicians on their experience in private practice.⁠ This will be recorded and available on our Youtube for those that can't attend in person. ⁠

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Siembra Seeds of Innovation: Thinking Big in Social Work
Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00pm ET

Simebra means to plant in Spanish. "Siembra Seeds of Innovation: Thinking Big in Social Work" chapter chat is open to all social workers!

At Siembra, we believe in planting the seed of hope and nurturing it to grow into something extraordinary. In this chat, we invite social workers from all backgrounds and levels of experience to come together to explore new perspectives and opportunities in the field of social work.

Join us as we challenge traditional practices and encourage you to think beyond boundaries, leveraging your skills and expertise to make a greater impact in the lives of those you serve. Let's inspire each other to push boundaries, break barriers, and think outside the box in our approach to social work.

Together, we can sow the seeds of innovation and create a brighter future for all. Join us in planting the seeds of change and thinking big in social work!

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The Social Work Role in the Treatment of Marginalized Populations in the Public Mental Health Sector

with the Office of Mental Health, Gina Corona, LCSW-R, and Samantha Fletcher, PhD, MSW

May 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. EST

Social work professionals from the NYS Office of Mental Health will discuss the role of social workers in public sector mental healthcare, specifically treatment of historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations. This chat will focus on the unique opportunities social workers have in providing patient-centered, culturally humble, and individualized services in a variety of settings (inpatient, outpatient, forensic) and geographic locations (rural, urban) within the public sector. This chat will also discuss the differences in providing professional social work services in the private and public sector.

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