NASW-NYS is hiring for two positions at the Chapter: Executive Administrative Assistant and Continuing Education Coordinator. Interested persons can send a résumé, cover letter, and writing sample (10 pages max) to NASW-NYS Executive Director Samantha Howell at showell.naswnys@socialworkers.org Click the buttons below to download each position’s job description. Please share widely!  

Program Proposal Review Team Call for Members Application deadline: Saturday, December 14, 2018 In an effort to increase member leadership opportunities, as well as diversity of expertise and perspective, the NASW-NYS Board of Directors’ Program Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on a Program Proposal Review Team. This team will be responsible for reviewing all … Continue reading Call for Members: Program Proposal Review Team →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kania Ponto, MSW 518-463-4741 ext 22 kponto.naswnys@socialworkers.org   As “Boy Erased” Calls Attention to “Conversion Therapy,” Leading Mental Health Professional Associations Continue to Urge Action to Protect New York’s Youth (NEW YORK, NY) – On Friday, November 2, 2018, the film “Boy Erased” premiered in select theaters with a nationwide … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: As “Boy Erased” Calls Attention to “Conversion Therapy,” Leading Mental Health Professional Associations Continue to Urge Action to Protect New York’s Youth →

        NASW-NYS and NASW-NYC Condemn Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Congregation and Recent Hate-Fueled Attacks The National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) and New York City (NASW-NYC) Chapters strongly condemn the string of recent hate-fueled attacks in the United States including the horrific shooting at the Tree … Continue reading NASW-NYS and NASW-NYC Condemn Mass Shooting at Tree of Life Congregation and Recent Hate-Fueled Attacks →

Call Governor Cuomo TODAY and urge the Governor to sign the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Report Act (A. 3594-C) into Law! As Governor Declares October Mental Health and Addiction Parity Month in NYS, NASW-NYS Members Urged to Contact Governor to Advocate for Enactment of MH/SUD Parity Report Act (A.3694-C).  Governor Andrew M. … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Call Governor Cuomo TODAY to sign the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Report Act (A. 3594-C) into Law! →