NASW Pennsylvania

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and its Pennsylvania Chapter have grave concerns about Cairn University’s sudden dismantling of its social work program because of University President Todd Williams’ stance on the social and cultural agenda promoted by the social work profession, including LGBTQ+ inclusivity. We support the Cairn faculty, students, staff, and alumni who were hurt by this decision. This decision is the result of failed executive leadership a...t the University, and as such must be retracted immediately for the good of the institution and the community. #bringSWbacktoCairn Read our full statement for more information and to take action. http://bitly.ws/dH6u Sign the petition at http://bitly.ws/dH6x

Quarterly Town Hall Meeting COVID-19 Recovery & Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Town Hall Discussion with NASW-PA and the DOH June 30, 2021 6:00-7:30 p.m. (1.5 CEUS) Free webinar for all social workers... Special Guest: Dr. Denise A. Johnson, Acting Physician General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania NASW-PA invites you to join us for our 4th quarterly town hall meeting to discuss thoughts, questions, and concerns around recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Attention will be given to social work’s role in the recovery process and how we can work with our client populations to explore and address vaccine hesitancy in a legal and ethical manner. The conversation will also speak to safely re-opening practices and answer your direct questions for the Department of Health. Dr. Johnson will join NASW-PA’s President, Kristie Jo King, LSW, CDP, and Executive Director, Johanna Byrd, ACSW, CAE, IOM. Click here to register - https://bit.ly/3gEafY9

Don't forget to register for NASW-PA's event THIS Friday - Ethics, Anti-Racism, and Social Justice Panel Discussion (Part 2) on 6/18 from 1-4 p.m. Panelists include award-winning and internationally-renowned experts Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW; Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt; Dr. Ayo Maria Gooden, ABPBC, LLC; and Thomas A Gordon, PhD. Earn 3 Ethics CEs. Cost $15. https://bit.ly/2ROEPpG

Vote in the NASW-PA election for the following positions First Vice President, Southeast Division Rep II, Southwest Division Chair, Southwest Division Rep, West Central Chair, Member-at-Large I, BSW Student Representative, MSW Student Representative, CCNLI, Delegate to Delegate Assembly (7 positions.) Members check your email for your individual invitation to vote. The email was sent on 6/14 at approximately 4:30 pm and the subject line was "Cast your Vote for NASW-PA Board and other positions." If you are a member and didn't get your ballot information emailed to you please contact Johanna Byrd at [email protected]

#Socialworkers the #NASW Delegate Assembly has approved substantive amendments to the NASW Code of Ethics. Learn all you need to know about these important changes by joining NASW’s free 90 min webinar: 2021 Revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics: Self-Care and Cultural Competence. https://buff.ly/2S0Kp8E To earn 1.5 CEs at a discounted rate of $20 for NASW members. Non-members can may apply for 1.5 CEs for $25 visit this link: https://buff.ly/3fOqe6F Purchase a copy of the code in English and Spanish here: https://buff.ly/3fM5rkc

Join NASW-PA for our Monday Movie Nights with the President, Kristie Jo King! Movies will be on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6-9 pm. They will be 3 CEs and just $25 for members. Non-members are also allow to join in on the fun for the rate of $50. June's movie is Love, Simon will be held on Mon, June 21, 2021 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Click here to register for the movie night - https://bit.ly/3wtRcGz

Did you know that African Americans are far behind in getting vaccinated? #NASW partner #MadetoSave campaign urges you to join THE CONVERSATION about the truth on #COVID19 Vaccines for Black families. It's time to have a conversation #BetweenUsAboutUs REGISTER here! https://buff.ly/3pMmm9z

NASW-PA would like to wish all of our members a safe and happy Halloween!

Join Sierra McNeil, MSW and Quianna Daniels-Smart, MSW, LSW for Sisterhood and Self-Care. This is a peer support group for African American female identifying members and non-members. These sessions will touch on topics that affect the intersectionality of being an African American female in social work and beyond. The next session will be on Monday, November 2nd from 6-7:30 pm. The zoom link is provided below. Meeting Information - Join Zoom Meeting... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83257792872 Meeting ID: 832 5779 2872 Passcode: 099560

Some good legislative/advocacy news out of Pennsylvania today that will positively impact social work and mental health -- Harrisburg, PA Governor Tom Wolf and Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman commended the recent work of the General Assembly, particularly the House Insurance Committee and the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, on two pieces of bipartisan legislation to strengthen and clarify mental health parity analysis and enforcement. Pennsylvania leads the ...nation in mental health parity enforcement and this legislation will strengthen our already robust efforts, said Gov. Wolf. These bills represent collaboration among all parties that will result in an even better understanding of mental health parity and, therefore, better access for Pennsylvanians who seek help. The two measures, House Bills 1439 and1696, sponsored by Representative Aaron Kaufer and Representative Thomas Murt respectively, were signed by Gov. Wolf on October 29 as Acts 89 and 92. These laws require health insurers that want to offer comprehensive health insurance coverage in Pennsylvania to verify that they have completed and fully documented analyses of their efforts to provide mental health and substance-use disorder coverage that is comparable to physical health services with respect to cost sharing, in- and out-of-network coverage, and other treatment limits. In addition to the verified analyses, insurers must make that documentation available to the Insurance Department, upon request, to demonstrate compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). Documentation must also be available to policyholders and providers upon request. The new requirements are one element of Gov. Wolf’s multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters. The campaign is dedicated to expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania. Reach Out PA, in partnership with several state agencies, has conducted both targeted and broad outreach to consumers and stakeholders regarding barriers to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. These agencies have coordinated over the past several months to provide support for providers, practitioners, consumer advocates, and others under the Wolf Administration’s mental health and substance use disorder treatment priorities. New resources from these efforts will be made available this winter.

Join NASW-PA's BSW AND MSW Representatives as well as NASW-PA's President, Kristie Jo King, in an engaging conversation. We want to hear from you! November 2nd from 8-9 pm and December 7th from 7-8:30 PM All students welcome. You do not have to be a member to be apart of the roundtable. ... Bring your thoughts, ideas, questions, concerns! Zoom information for November meeting - Meeting ID: 974-389-9818 Passcode: 588149

#Socialworkers: You are cordially invited to A Virtual Night at the Awards, A Night to Remember Tonight, Thurs., Oct. 29, 6-7:30 pm ET FREE VIRTUAL EVENT- REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Event honors # socialworkers & others who have made a difference. It will be co-hosted by NASW President Mit Joyner and best-selling author, philanthropist, acclaimed public speaker and executive Steve Pemberton.... Special shout out to PA's award winners: State Representative Michael Schlossberg - Public Elected Official of the Year Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, CTTS Emerging Social Work Leader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Aw9aI4dJ8&feature=youtu.be

The recent killings of unarmed Black people such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police has further exposed systemic racism in our nation’s law enforcement. A new NASW Social Justice Brief, Reimagining Policing: Strategies for Community Reinvestment, is a social work resource that identifies and discusses national models and innovative ideas to transform policing to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse nation and end racism in policing. The brief also discusses the growing police abolition movement and why it should be considered. Take time to read it: https://bit.ly/34yQhJv Photo by Gayatri Malhotra for Unsplash.com. #blacklivesmatter #socialworkers

Thank you to everyone that attended our first virtual conference! From beach parties, to CE sessions, catching up with friends, award ceremonies, keynote speakers and of course the boat rides - we had a blast with all of you! Share your favorite screen shots from conference here on this thread! #NASWPA #naswpaconference

Advocacy works! NASW-TX and their ED Will Francis did an amazing job spearheading this effort to reverse an egregious decision. Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and stood with Texas social workers!

#NASW Texas Applauds Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) Decision to Keep Full Anti-Discrimination Language in the Social Work Code of Conduct The BHEC vote today was the right decision. It would not have happened without the collective strength and unity of voices from #socialworkers nationwide, countless advocacy groups, federal and state legislators and all others voicing their grave concern against the changes. https://buff.ly/35BW3cN Your continuous advocacy about... removing protections for people with disabilities & LGBTQIA+ Texans was heard far & wide! #StandWithTXSocialWorkers

Good morning everyone from our virtual conference! This is the view of all of our rooms from the top of the lighthouse! Staff/interns will be in the welcome area and will be wearing green hats if you have any questions today. We are so excited for day #2 of our conference! #NASWPA #naswpaconference

Student Posters going on now in the Virtual Conference in the Student Gallery! Check it out! #NASWPA #naswpaconference

NASW-PA's 2020 Virtual Conference is in full swing! Check out our exhibit hall!

Thanks, Kara! We’re looking forward to it glad you are, too!