License Renewals

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 […]

NASW Statement on Donald J. Trump Election as 45th U.S. President

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                                                          […]

LMSWs and Insurance Reimbursement

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

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 […]

PACE is Seeking Volunteers to Help Elect Social Work Friendly Legislators

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 […]

Installment Payment Option Now Available for Membership Renewal

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 […]

The Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund – Louisiana Flooding 2016

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 […]

BSW & MSW Latino/a Social Workers in Clinical/Therapeutic Settings Annual Recognition Dinner Scheduled

Join us in recognizing Latino/a social workers for our Annual Recognition Dinner, March 27th, 2017 5:30 – 7:30PM at the UCONN School of Social Work, Zachs Community Room. To submit a name of a Latino/a Social Worker you know in the areas of clinical/therapeutic social work.  Send his/her name, address, phone number and email to […]

Clinical Peer Supervision Group Begins

Clinical Peer Supervision Group Begins in April: We are pleased to announce the start-up of a peer clinical supervision group sponsored by the chapter’s Clinical Social Workers Network. The group will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, April 6th from 12 noon to 1 PM, Russell Library, conference room 3, 123 Broad Street, Middletown. Open to […]

Important Update Regarding Veterans Services CECs

The Department of Public Health has determined that all licensed social workers must attain 2 hours of training related to veterans. The mandate takes effect when you renew your license in 2016. So if you renew you license in January your new license year starts February and you have the following 12 months to attain […]