November December 2011 NASWAZ membership means much to many It’s no secret that Arizona’s social workers are needed NOW more than ever – with the state’s economy in ruins, families and individuals are suffering like never before. The best way to fight for the survival of our profession - AND the protection of vulnerable populations – is to stand together in a strong showing of numbers. We talked to some board members to find out why their membership is important to them. Here are some of their comments: I am a proud NASWAZ member because the association helps preserve the value of my degree and our profession as a whole. A strong voice, a collective vision, and fellowship with other social workers- provided by NASW- are all integral to fostering my long-term success in the field. Lindsay Simmons, MSW I am a member because being the best social worker I can be, for the clients I serve, is important to me. The myriad of supports, services and resources made available to me as a member of the local NASW Chapter and national NASW organization makes the money I spend on dues more than well worth the expense. Tammy L. Abbott-Thiel, LMSW Through my membership I am been able to network with other social workers across the state; I have formed long standing friendships; I have had access to resources and support on addressing community issues; I have appreciated having access to the National office when seeking consultation on various issues; National’s “on the hill’ lobbying on behalf of our profession and our clients has been extraordinary. Josefina Ahumada, MSW, LCSW Membership is important to me because I am supporting the social work profession. Many folks say they are doing social work but don’t have the theoretical and experiential requirements that make them truly a social work professional. My membership in NASW adds to that professional validation. I participate as a NASWAZ Board member so I can influence the direction of the profession locally. I attend Branch 1 activities to connect with others as resources and support in a time when these are hard to come by. Carol Lopinski, LCSW Keep your association strong by renewing your membership before it expires and encouraging co- workers and fellow students to join NASW. The louder our collective voice is, the more our government leaders will need to pay attention. NASWAZ acts as an advocate on the behalf of both you, our membership, and the clients you serve. Membership also gives you: a voice at the Capitol; access to discounted workshops; job postings; discounted liability insurance; specialty practice section materials; access to members-only sections of the local and national websites When you renew your membership and recruit new members, you are helping us help you. That is why this association exists: to unite and support social workers for the betterment of communities. Thank you for your membership. It means so much to so many. To renew or join, please go to www.socialworkers. org
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November December 2011
NASWAZ membership means much to manyIt’s no secret that Arizona’s social workers are
needed NOW more than ever – with the state’s economy in ruins, families and individuals are suffering like never before. The best way to fight for the survival of our profession - AND the protection of vulnerable populations – is to stand together in a strong showing of numbers.
We talked to some board members to find out why their membership is important to them. Here are some of their comments:
I am a proud NASWAZ member because the association helps preserve the value of my degree and our profession as a whole. A strong voice, a collective vision, and fellowship with other social workers- provided by NASW- are all integral to fostering my long-term success in the field. Lindsay Simmons, MSW
I am a member because being the best social worker I can be, for the clients I serve, is important to me. The myriad of supports, services and resources made available to me as a member of the local NASW Chapter and national NASW organization makes the money I spend on dues more than well worth the expense. Tammy L. Abbott-Thiel, LMSW
Through my membership I am been able to network with other social workers across the state; I have formed long standing friendships; I have had access to resources and support on addressing community issues; I have appreciated having access to the National office when seeking consultation on various issues; National’s “on the hill’ lobbying on behalf of our profession and our clients has been extraordinary. Josefina Ahumada, MSW, LCSW
Membership is important to me because I am
supporting the social work profession. Many folks say they are doing social work but don’t have the theoretical and experiential requirements that make them truly a social work professional. My membership in NASW adds to that professional validation. I participate as a NASWAZ Board member so I can influence the direction of the profession locally. I attend Branch 1 activities to connect with others as resources and support in a time when these are hard to come by. Carol Lopinski, LCSW
Keep your association strong by renewing your membership before it expires and encouraging co-workers and fellow students to join NASW. The louder our collective voice is, the more our government leaders will need to pay attention. NASWAZ acts as an advocate on the behalf of both you, our membership, and the clients you serve.
Membership also gives you:a voice at the Capitol; access to discounted workshops; job postings; discounted liability insurance;specialty practice section materials;access to members-only sections of the local and
national websitesWhen you renew your membership and recruit
new members, you are helping us help you. That is why this association exists: to unite and support social workers for the betterment of communities.
Thank you for your membership. It means so much to so many.
To renew or join, please go to www.socialworkers.org
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NASW Membership's Meaning................. 1Executive Director's Corner....................... 3The President's Pen.....................................4Career Opportunities...................................4Public Policy Committee............................5Letter to Child Safety Task Force...........6, 7Cinema & Social Work.............................. 8CE Series 2012.......................................... 9Upcoming Branch Events.......................... 9Legal Issue of the Month........................... 9Branch 1 Networking................................10
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The Executive Director’s Cornerby Jeremy D. Arp, MSWNASWAZ Executive Director
It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of 2011! What an exciting year! This has been especially true for me as my girlfriend and I welcomed our son into the world in November! I have much to be thankful for, indeed. I am thankful for the hard work of our Chapter leadership, staff, and volunteers as they fostered a successful year for the Chapter. The Arizona Chapter continues to move forward in areas of attracting and keeping members, reaching out to established professionals, new social workers, and social work students. Branches have worked hard to develop activities this year to foster networking and creating opportunities for connections between professionals. The Chapter strives to support social workers through educational and special events, and opportunities to strengthen our community.
The NASW-AZ Public Policy Committee continues to seek volunteers to serve, and Suzanne Schunk will highlight the priorities for the coming legislative session. Thanks to all who contributed by completing the survey and to those who expressed an interest in serving the committee.
Please save the date for the Social Work Day(s) at the Legislature coming up in February 2012. This interactive event serves to motivate social workers to engage their elected officials and learn to advocate for state-level policy change. We hope to offer two dates to accommodate competing schedules: February 23rd and February 29th. If you are interested in serving on the Public Policy Committee or assisting with the Social Work
NASW-AZ continues to support social workers through continuing education. In December, NASW-AZ hosted two workshops in Tucson. The workshops--”Closing the Gap – Providing Culturally Competent Service to Immigrant Families Experiencing Domestic Abuse,” and “Legal Immigration Protections
for Undocumented Crime Victims”--both successfully outlined protections for vulnerable populations in Arizona. Please look for upcoming education events in February including engaging presentations by Bob Kafes and Laura Waterman entitled “The Business of Private Practice: Ethical, Legal, Clinical, Marketing, and Risk Management Strategies” offered in Tucson and Phoenix. Also, don’t miss “Ethical Practice in Social Work (6 hours Clinical Supervision)” on February 10th in Mesa. Please view all of our upcoming events online on our Chapter Events calendar.
As the New Year approaches, NASW-AZ seeks nominations for leadership of your professional association. For an outline of leadership and other volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.naswaz.affiniscape.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=25
I look forward to working for you in the New Year!
The Chapter strives to support social workers through educational and
special events, and opportunities to strengthen our community.
By the time you are reading this, the holiday season will be in full swing. This time of year offers each of us an opportunity to reflect upon the things we are most thankful for, such as good health and the ability to spend time with those we care about. It can also be a time for reflection, both personal and professional.
One of the things the Arizona Chapter is most thankful for this year is having members - and volunteers - who continue to help fulfill our mission of ‘uniting and supporting social workers for the betterment of communities.’ This continues to be a challenging year, but social workers have continued to lend their voice, time and energy to advocate for clients and to help make our community a better place. As we look back at the many lives we have touched, we are reminded that what we do matters, even when it seems that all odds are against us.
It continues to be a lively year at the Chapter. Branches have held several successful events, and the Chapter again put together another great Summit in October. I would encourage you to attend one of our networking events; I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. By signing up for one of our workshops you continue to help and support your chapter association.
It’s not too late to nominate!Do you know a social worker who has
made a significant impact to our profession, or maybe a community leader who shares our values and goals? Well, now is the time to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of others and their community. Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 branch awards. Please log on to the website for the criteria and nomination form.
Have a wonderful season!
Behavior Health Clinical DirectorHospice MSWMSW Social WorkerContract Therapist (part-time, flexible)
For complete job descriptions, please visit www.naswaz.com and click on the Arizona Career Center. You will need to sign in with your Arizona username and password.
Does YOUR company have an opening for a social worker? If so, you or your company representative can place an advertisement on our online Career Center for FREE. It’s easy.
Just go to www.naswaz.com and to the “Career Center” heading. A fly-out menu will appear, and the second choice is “Arizona Career Posting.” Just click on that link, fill in the blanks, and your ad will be instantly live and available to our members.
The President’s PenBy Bobbie Anderson, LCSWNASWAZ Chapter President
Career Opportunities from the NASWAZ website Social Worker Family Resource Specialist Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWCrisis Support ConsultantBilingual Family Support Specialist - Healthy
FamiliesBilingual Family Counselor - In-home
ServicesBilingual Family Support Specialist - In-home
ServicesHealthy Families ManagerFamily Support Specialist - Parent AideBilingual Family Support Specialist - Kinship
Care and AdoptionsClinical Therapist - Substance AbuseExecutive Director - Nevada NASWDE DDD Case Management ConsultantInternational Social Work
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During a Strategic Planning retreat in July 2011, the NASWAZ Board of Directors voted to reform a Public Policy Committee for the chapter Lindsay Simmons and Suzanne Schunk agreed to co-chair this effort.
Newly formed Public Policy Committee sets 2012 legislative prioritiesby Suzanne Schunk, Public Policy Committee Co-Chair
Purpose of Pubic Policy Committee The Public Policy Committee is NASWAZ’s advocacy voice for all Arizona social
workers and the vulnerable people they serve. The goal of the Public Policy Committee is to educate, inform and engage the NASWAZ membership about issues related to public policy issues, the legislative process, and candidate election. Specific objectives include: 1. To set the annual legislative priority agenda and identify other public policy issues. 2. To educate members on these priority issues. 3. To advocate for these priorities and provide a legislative presence. 4. To maintain an email alert system relating to this legislative agenda. 5. To coordinate with other human service advocacy organizations regarding the priority issues. 6. To provide training on legislative advocacy and facts about the legislative agenda. Additionally, a sub-committee of the Public Policy Committee plans and implements the annual Social Work Days at the Legislature. 2012 Legislative Priorities
After polling interested NASW-AZ members, the Public Policy Committee recommended their priority list to the NASWAZ Board of Directors who approved it. The 2012 Legislative Priority Agenda includes the following issues:
CPS Reform Recommendations•
Immigration Concerns•
Health and Mental Health Issues (including AHCCCS)•
Overriding all of these will be the AZ state budget process as well, since funding decisions impact almost every service that social workers provide and upon which vulnerable populations depend.
The Public Policy Committee will identify a lead committee member for each priority issue and keep all NASWAZ members informed about the issues and advocacy efforts that are needed throughout the legislative session.
The Public Policy Committee hopes also to have some Resolutions passed this year affirming the positive contribution of social workers in Arizona. This would align well with the national NASW 2012 Social Work Month slogan “Social Work Matters.”
To Join the Public Policy CommitteeNew members are welcomed and needed for this committee. New members do not need to have previous
experience with legislative advocacy; the best qualification for members of this committee is a passion for the laws and policies that protect the rights and improve the lives of vulnerable people.
Other than the major planning for the Social Work Days at the Legislature, most of the meetings for the Public Policy Committee are done by email.
Members interested in participating on the Public Policy Committee, may send an email to [email protected] with their contact information and one of the co-chairs will respond.
See the letter that the Public Policy Committee sent to the Arizona Child Safety Task Force on the following two pages.
(Cinema & Social Work is co-sponsored by NASWAZ and the Child Crisis Center) C
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3/2/12 - 5:30-8:00 PM - ORANGES & SUNSHINE
4/6/12 - 5:30-8:00 PM - TBD
DATE MOVIE TIME
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1/6/12 - 5:30-8:00 PM - LIONESS
LOCATION: FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
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Upcoming Chapter and Branch EventsBranch 1 Networking event on the third Thursday of the month, including Jan. 19 and Feb. 16
Branch 1 Cinema & Social Work the first Friday of each month in Mesa, including Jan. 6 “Lioness” and Feb. 3 “Temple Grandin”
Branch 1 Breakfast set for Friday, March 2. (Details and online registration coming soon)
Branch 2 Luncheon scheduled for Friday, March 30. (Details and online registration coming soon)
Social Work Days at the Legislature: Feb. 23 and Feb. 29. (Details and online registration coming soon)
Social Workers and SkypePart IIntroduction
Social workers are increasingly using electronic communications technologies to expand and refine their practices, including psychotherapy performed via videoconferencing, and this has raised many questions about professional social work standards. Use of videoconferencing technology in mental health service delivery is variously referred to as “telepsychiatry,” “telemedicine,” “telemental health,” “e-therapy,” “distance counseling” and other terminology. One of the most widely available videoconferencing technologies is an online service and software program known as Skype. Its wide acceptance as a consumer technology has made telemental health services readily available for clients in their own homes and for solo and private practice clinicians without a burdensome investment in new technology. This first of two articles will review some of the emerging legal and professional issues involved in the use or potential use of Skype or similar technology as a communications modality for clinical social work assessment and treatment of clients. Part II will review legal cases and statutes, including state social work licensure..........
........To read this article in its entirety, please go to this link and use your National username and password. The Legal Issue of the Month is published by the National office of NASW and it is a members-only benefit.
Legal Issue of the Month from NASW National
6-hour Ethics workshop from Robert Kafes and Laura Waterman: The Business of Private Practice: Ethical, Legal, Clinical, Marketing, and Risk Management Strategies
Click here for Tucson Feb. 4 registration Click here for Phoenix Feb. 11 registration
6-hour Clinical Supervision and Ethical Practice in Social Work workshop from Cynthia Lietz scheduled for Feb. 10 in Mesa.
CE Series 2012 starts with ethics, clinical supervision NASWAZ and ASU Main SSW sponsor NEW workshops
