Category Archives: NASWNYS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leading Statewide Mental Health Professional Associations Appl...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 15, 2019 CONTACT: Richard Gallo, NYS Psychiatric Association – (518) 465-3545 Jerry Grodin, PhD, NYS Psychological Association – (518) 265-2274 Samantha Howell, Executive Director, National … Continue reading FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leading Statewide Mental Health Professional Associations Applaud Senate & Assembly Passage of Legislation to Prohibit So-Called “Conversion Therapy” for Minors

Welcome Steven Baranowski and Amanda O’Brien to NASW-NYS!

  This month, we are excited to announce Steven Baranowski as our new Continuing Education Coordinator and Amanda O’Brien as our new MSW Intern. Welcome Steven and Amanda!   Steven … Continue reading Welcome Steven Baranowski and Amanda O’Brien to NASW-NYS!

Nomination period now open for 2019 Chapter Election!

The Chapter’s Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (CNLI) invites you to review the current leadership opportunities available and consider a role that fits your skills and interests as a … Continue reading Nomination period now open for 2019 Chapter Election!

*NEW* 2019 LMSW/LCSW Test Prep Course this February!

  This February, NASW-NYS is offering a two-day licensing preparation class for the New York State LMSW/LCSW exam. Our prep courses will be delivered as live webinars, allowing you to … Continue reading *NEW* 2019 LMSW/LCSW Test Prep Course this February!

PASSED: Governor Cuomo signs parity reporting bill

  PASSED! Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed the parity reporting bill as Chapter 455 of the laws of 2018. We thank the Governor for holding insurers, health plans, and behavioral health … Continue reading PASSED: Governor Cuomo signs parity reporting bill

ACTION ALERT: Contact Governor Cuomo to Sign MH/SUD Parity Report Act (A.3694-C)

Contact Governor Cuomo TODAY as MH/SUD Parity Report Act (A.3694-C) Reaches Governor’s Desk Requiring Action by December 22 NASW-NYS is urging members to contact Governor Cuomo as he decides on whether … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Contact Governor Cuomo to Sign MH/SUD Parity Report Act (A.3694-C)