The NASW/CT Board of Directors approved the 2016 Legislative Agenda. Given this is a short session of three months with an emphasis on the state budget, the chapter has a very targeted agenda of bills we expect to see introduced. As always the agenda has the flexibility to be revised if needed to address unanticipated […]

After holding dues steady for 10 years, NASW is increasing membership dues effective October 1, 2015. New dues rates apply to those with membership expiration dates of 9/30/2015 and later. To provide more flexibility in paying dues, NASW is offering two payment options: (1) prepay at the current rate for up to two years by […]

As of May 1, 2015 all clinical social work practice in CT will require either the LMSW or LCSW. The only exceptions are social work internships as part of a social work degree program, practice under a school social worker certification, practice in a nursing home and practicing under another professional license.

NASW/CT announces the Chapter’s Legislative agenda for 2015. The agenda covers workforce, human rights, social justice and consumer protections. Please view the 2015 Legislative Agenda in the next column under Legislative Testimony.

The LMSW began in May. Applications for Grandparenting and for taking the exam are now being accepted. Read more…

A new NASW practice alert “Major Changes in 2014 for Clinical Social Workers”: is available fo NASW members at the following link: https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/clinical/2013/111913.asp?back=yes There are four major changes listed which will impact reimbursement for clinical social workers.  The changes are in the area of the CMS 1500 Form, International Classification of Diseases, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]