Beware of Scam Hitting Therapists We recently had a member nearly scammed by a party that claimed they were seeking marital therapy while visiting Connecticut for 6 weeks. The scammer requested booking 10 sessions and offered to send a 50% down payment to hold the appointments. The scammer contacted the therapist several times to see […]

The Chapter’s Board of Directors has adopted the 2017 Legislative Agenda that addresses a wide range of critical issues as we go into the 2017 legislative session. To read the agenda click here

NASW has written to all of the state’s public school superintendents as to the importance of having school social workers in each school district. The letter speaks to the critical roles that school social workers play within public schools. A slightly modified version is being sent to all of the Board of Education Presidents for […]

License renewals are going to a paperless online licensing system. LMSW renewals are now completely online only and LCSW renewals are anticipated to be online by the second quarter of 2017. Approximately 60 days prior to your license renewal date you will receive an email notice. If you do not renew your license by the expiration […]

PRESS RELEASE November 9, 2016 NASW Statement on Donald J. Trump Election as 45th U.S. President Association urges President-Elect to help heal divisiveness, trauma from his campaign                                                          […]

If you are a LMSW you are not eligible for direct insurance reimbursement when in private practice. Insurers require the LCSW to attain credentialed status as a provider. LMSWs can work in private practice under supervision of a LCSW, LMFT, LPC, APRN or Licensed Psychologist. LMSWs can directly bill consumers who are privately paying or […]

Social Work Virtual Book Club: Join the NASW Connecticut  Virtual Book Club by Wednesday November 7th to vote for our next book. To sign up please visit http://pbc.guru/nasw/connecticut/. The program is $49 per year for chapter members. The book club connects virtually through a LinkedIn group to discuss books related to social work and social justice. The last selection was I Am Malala […]

NASW/CT’s political action committee (PACE) is seeking volunteers to help elect social work friendly legislators. If you can commit to at least 2 hours on a PACE endorsed campaign we want to hear from you! Click here for more information and registration as a “player” in the 2016 elections. Once we hear from you we […]

You now may pay your membership renewal in full in two or three installments by your membership renewal date. Installment payments may be made by mail to PO Box 79949, Baltimore, MD 21279-0949 or by phone to NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday – Friday, 9AM-9PM ET. The installment option is not available online at […]

NASW Foundation National Programs The Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund Louisiana Flooding 2016 Statement from Carmen Weisner, NASW Louisiana Executive Director “During the week of August 9 – 12, 2016 relentless rains fell and rivers swelled. Communities across South Louisiana flooded at historic levels. Even people living on high ground were forced to flee to […]