This post is shared from NASW Assurance Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NASW and exists to manage member insurance programs with the social worker’s best interests in mind.  The NASW Assurance Services, Inc. (ASI) and its insurance company, NASW Risk Retention Group (RRG), are pleased to announce that the well-known NASW-Endorsed professional liability insurance program (PLI) will be … Continue reading Important announcement on NASW-Endorsed Professional Liability Insurance Program (PLI) →

  The National Association of Social Workers – New York State Chapter (NASW-NYS) Statewide Conference is one of the largest gatherings of social workers and like-minded professionals in New York. This three-day conference event will consist of acclaimed keynote presenters, continuing education workshops, networking opportunities, award ceremonies, and more! Taking place in Saratoga Springs, NY, … Continue reading 2019 Conference Theme Announced: (EM)POWER UP! →

  2018 NASW-NYS SOCIAL WORK AWARDS Each year, the National Association of Social Workers – New York State Chapter (NASW-NYS) recognize the contributions of outstanding individuals making a difference in our state. Winners are current NASW-NYS members, nominated by the membership. The Chapter Awards will be presented on Friday, September 14, 2018, from 5PM – 7PM … Continue reading 2018 NASW-NYS Social Work Award Winners Announced! →

We are excited to announce the 2019 NASW-NYS Statewide Conference will be hosted at the Saratoga Hilton, June 5-7, 2019, in Saratoga Springs, NY. Registration details coming soon. Please continue to check back!

(7/16) Update: This Call for Participation has been updated to include Communications, Outreach, Membership, and Marketing (COMM) Committee and Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) Each year, the NASW-NYS President appoints members to committee vacancies. Together with staff, this growing number of leaders form a healthy partnership to fulfill the Chapter’s mission of serving our members. NASW-NYS … Continue reading NASW-NYS Committees: 2018 Call for Participation →

Members, you may recall that earlier this year the NYS Legislature passed legislation that calls for full implementation of the 2002 social work and other licensed mental health provider licensing laws – effectively ending the 14-year licensure exemption. The licensure exemption was set to expire on July 1, 2018, but current license exemptions in the … Continue reading Notice of Extension of Exemption from Licensure for Social Workers →