This message was sent to ##Email## November 8, 2018     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES Social Work Month 2019 Theme Released Theme Aims to Educate, Help Increase Salaries During Social Work Month 2019, NASW will launch the “Elevate Social Work” campaign to educate the public about the contributions social workers have made to our society and why the profession is so vital to our nation. The 2019 campaign will honor contributions of social workers and put the spotlight on social work salaries. You can gain momentum for the campaign’s message now by adding the “Elevate Social Work” logo to your email signature line, sharing the logo and campaign talking points on your social media, and purchasing “Elevate Social Work” themed merchandise for yourself, colleagues, friends, and family, and for Social Work Month celebrations in March. SELF-CARE: Call for Papers NASW Press is publishing a special issue of Social Work journal on self-care and seeks manuscripts on self-care in social work practice. Social Work is one of the top-rated social science journals in the world, read and referenced by colleagues, faculty, students, and others in the human services field. Send us your papers by December 15, 2018. All NASW members receive a free online subscription to Social Work with NASW membership. Attention Case Managers — 2 for the Price of 1 Sit for the CCM Exam for Free NASW and the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) are collaborating to address the growing demand for health care case managers by giving more social workers the opportunity to earn the Certified Case Manager® (CCM®) credential. Once approved as a new applicant for NASW’s Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) or Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM) credential, you are automatically eligible to sit for CCMC’s CCM exam at no additional cost. The deadline to apply for the April CCM exam is January 31, 2019.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by The University of Utah Changing the Way Child Welfare Workers Learn Interrupting Self-Harm See More, Do More: The Strength of Interdisciplinary Teams Simplifying Systems for Youth in Need ACT to Prevent Suicide      SOCIAL WORK ONLINE CE INSTITUTE Search for courses meeting state and national requirements in one place at NASW’s Social Work Online CE Institute. Log in with your NASW username and password for free content and discounted pricing. Featured Course The 3 S's: Supervision, Self-reflection, and Self-care (Self-Study) 1.5 Social Work CEs Pricing: NASW Specialty Practice Sections member, FREE; NASW member, $30; non-NASW member, $40 Learn how to protect yourself from burnout and compassion fatigue.    AROUND THE PROFESSION Free Web Conference Features Integrated Health Care Social Work Delivery Models Integrating Social Needs Care Into the Delivery of Health Care November 13, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET | Register Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Integrating Social Needs Care into the Delivery of Health Care for a public information gathering session. Agenda includes leveraging social work in primary care, increasing patient engagement after hospital discharge, and lessons learned from the field. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2018! MORE ELEVATE SOCIAL WORK Social Work Month 2018 Gain momentum now for the 2019 Social Work Month celebrations and public education. This year’s “Elevate Social Work” campaign honors the contributions of social workers and puts the spotlight on social work salaries. Browse Social Work Month merchandise now. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS An MSW or a PsyD? Depression Screening Tool Teletherapy Questions Join the discussions happening now at MyNASW, the new members-only online community. MyNASW is free to join and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Exchange ideas, post useful articles and resources, rally around topics of concern to social workers, find former colleagues and build new professional relationships, serve as mentors to new professionals, and more. Join MyNASW today. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Now Enrolling for Spring 2019! UNE Online’s Master of Social Work is a uniquely inclusive, supportive, and student-centered program completed fully online, with engaging course design and unparalleled student support services. Enrolling now for Spring 2019! Learn more    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines and more at the NASW Research Library. Use your NASW username and password to log in. 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Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box    "MOST CITED" JOURNAL ARTICLES COLLECTION — FREE ACCESS ENDS SOON How Many Articles Have You Read in the Collection? Open access ends soon to the latest collection of most-cited and most-read articles from the NASW journals: Social Work, Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Take this opportunity to catch up on advances in human services. NASW members receive an online subscription to Social Work with NASW membership and discounted rates on subscriptions to Social Work Research, Health & Social Work, and Children & Schools. Be sure to read the article below from the collection. Partnerships for Prosperity: A Need for Social Workers in the Early Childhood Development Centers and Schools of the Eastern Cape, South Africa Children & Schools Quality education is acknowledged as an important investment in supporting the healthy development of South Africa’s children and in the fight against poverty. This article argues that quality education in South Africa should be supported by a team of professionals who work together in a classroom setting to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As one of the professions primarily concerned with issues of social justice, poverty, and development, social work is ideally suited to such a setting. This article presents findings from a project that was a joint initiative between the University of Fort Hare (UFH) Department of Social Work; the UFH Early Childhood Centre of Excellence; and the Division of Social Work, Leadership, and Public Policy at Wheelock College. It aimed to investigate the need for social workers in the early childhood development centers (ECDCs) and schools of Eastern Cape, South Africa. The survey found that 94 percent of participants felt that there was a need for social workers to be actively involved in a school setting, with students needing support and guidance for a range of social challenges. In conclusion, it was found that there is a need for social workers in the ECDCs and schools of the Eastern Cape.  READ MORE .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS November 9 Emotions and Politics: Responding to the Mental Health Needs of Immigrants SPS WEBINAR Webinar available to Specialty Practice Sections (SPS) members and non-members Attend this live-streamed webinar to identify how immigrants' mental health challenges may manifest, learn culturally competent strategies to respond to immigrants' distress, and get a roadmap for advocacy engagement opportunities. Earn 1 cross-cultural CE credit. Webinar starts 1 p.m. ET. NASW Specialty Practice Section member price, FREE; NASW member price, $20; non-NASW member price, $30. November 14 & 15 FULL SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE NASW 2018 Virtual Forum Opioid Crisis: No Community is Immune Get the social work perspective on the nation’s opioid crisis. This live-streamed forum features both plenary and breakout sessions, and can be accessed from anywhere in the world using your mobile device or laptop. Earn up to 8 CE contact hours, including ethics credits. Full Forum Pass: $249 for NASW members/$349 for non-NASW members; $125 for students. REGISTER TODAY November 21 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Are You Ready for MACRA Beginning January 1, 2019? Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. December 1 Pre-Sale Subscription Rate on New “CE Tracker” Ends Member subscription rate $20 extended through December 1 Subscription period and access start with launch in late 2018 CE Tracker, a new online tool, tells you exactly what you need to renew your license and tracks your progress along the way. Yearly subscription rates: $20 NASW members, $35 non-members through December 1, 2018; $25 NASW members, $40 non-members after December 15, 2018. Watch the CE Tracker video. Advertisement How to Implement Teletherapy in Your Practice Quartet Health Running your own practice can be overwhelming — leasing a space, billing, scheduling, marketing, reaching the right clients. Offering teletherapy is one way to expand your practice and improve access to care in your area. Not sure how to get started?  Watch this webinar from Quartet to learn how to easily make it work for your practice. >> Promoted by Quartet Health    MEMBER DISCOUNTS NASW negotiates with our partners for better pricing on products and services that help you save time and money and increase your satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Visit the Member Discounts page for additional products and services and ways to save. Save an Additional 20% on Education at NASW's Social Work Online CE Institute NASW Visa® Rewards Credit Card NASW members already enjoy preferred pricing at NASW's Social Work Online CE Institute. With the NASW Visa® Rewards Credit Card, NASW members enjoy an additional 20% percent discount on member pricing. Apply today for the card that saves you money on continuing education and offers flexible rewards (including gift cards, merchandise, and travel), unlimited point earnings, and no annual fee. Save Up to 40% Instantly on Entertainment & Recreation Ticket Monster offers NASW members immediate savings of up to 40% on tickets to sports events, concerts, movies, theme parks, ski resorts, zoos, aquariums, and other entertainment and recreation. Discounts are automatically applied on the platform. Advertisement   SET YOURSELF APART! Earn your Master’s in Social Work from the comfort of your own home. 2-year and 1-year online degree programs available. LEARN MORE.   Get Ready! Lenovo's Black Friday Sale Runs 11/12-11/27 Satisfy holiday spending with big savings! Shop Lenovo’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals on tech and accessories November 12 - 27, 2018, and save up to 74% (while supplies last). .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work Make the world a better place and become a Social Worker, the fastest growing career field in the Country. Students learn the knowledge, skills, and values of the profession and gain both classroom and community-based experiences. The BSW, MSW and Ph.D. programs all offer challenging courses and internship experiences. Read more CSH has your answers! The best, most convenient training's for Case Management Supervisors. Effectively Overseeing Housing Case Management: Enhances case management through a trauma-informed lens, staffing guidance, meeting and crisis planning, outcome tracking. Instructional level intermediate. Online 24/7 access. All housing case management supervisors will benefit. Register now by clicking here.    ADVOCACY TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS Social workers are uniquely educated, trained, and skilled to help solve many of today’s social challenges, to uphold fairness and well-being and enhance the lives of the individuals, groups, and communities we serve. Understand the issues, learn how you can help, and see the difference our voices are making. Social Justice Priorities Learn about NASW’s five social justice priorities and ways you can make a meaningful difference: Voters’ Rights Immigration Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice Environmental Justice Economic Justice Advertisement   Come see us at APM! If you're headed to APM in Orlando, visit Oxford at booth 223. We've got exam copies for your course planning, and new titles for your library! MORE   Policy Issues — Advancing the American Agenda: How the Social Work Profession Will Help Social workers have a significant role in addressing social challenges and advancing the broader American agenda. Advancing the American Agenda is about choosing investments that not only make us stronger today but also reflect the kind of country we aspire to be and the kind of country we want to build for future generations. Legislative Alerts — Help Social Work Legislation Move Through Congress By joining NASW’s Advocacy listserv, you can keep up-to date-on legislative activities in Washington, DC, and your state capitol and be among the first to take action on legislation championing social workers and our profession. You also can help stop or change legislation harmful to the profession and our clients and communities. Joining this listserv matters: Members of the listserv have helped the issue of mental health transcend party lines with bipartisan support for the Improving Access to Mental Health Act (S. 2613/H.R. 1290) Members of the listserv have helped to gain co-sponsors for the Social Worker Safety Act (H.R. 1484). Members of the listserv are helping to increase funding for the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. From January 2018 to October 2018, 2,438 advocates delivered 7,284 emails and phone calls to members of Congress. Your voice matters! Comments, Statements, and Sign-on Letters NASW signs on to letters to the U.S. Congress and the Administration to promote our public policy goals. NASW also writes statements and letters to the Administration on a wide range of policy issues. NASW signs on to letters with coalition partners to demonstrate unity on an issue and to push for change. Refer to this collection for practical applications of NASW public policy for a just and equitable society. Washington Update NASW’s advocacy bulletin, the Washington Update, makes it easy to stay current on NASW legislative activity, electoral work, and social justice activities in Washington, D.C. Social Work Talks Podcast — Episode 9: Social Workers and Advocacy Published June 19, 2018 Tap into the skill set that social workers bring to the table to push bills through, such as listening, negotiation and mediation, and finding common ground; recognize that social workers are critical to advocacy, from content expertise to understanding the client and the client’s environment; and explore the challenges of advocating for the disadvantaged in the current political environment.    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS Facing Threats and Bias, LGBT Candidates Running in Record Numbers The New York Times Ashley Lunkenheimer’s campaign for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional District in May was trailed by whispers from some in her own party: It was fine that she was a lesbian, they said, but were voters ready for that? Gina Ortiz Jones, a Democratic candidate in the 23rd Congressional District in Texas, faced a similar question, but for her it happened out in the open.  READ MORE US Poverty Numbers Continue to Decline Notre Dame News A more accurate measure of the poverty rate, based on how much people consume, highlights the dramatic decline in poverty over the past four decades, a fact that is missed by the official government poverty numbers. This can be visualized in a new poverty dashboard developed by professors James Sullivan of the University of Notre Dame and Bruce Meyer of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago.  READ MORE Can AI Address Health Care's Red-Tape Problem? Harvard Business Review Productivity in the United States’ health care industry is declining — and has been ever since World War II. As the cost of treating patients continues to rise, life expectancy in America is beginning to fall. But there is mounting evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) can reverse the downward spiral in productivity by automating the system’s labyrinth of labor-intensive, inefficient administrative tasks, many of which have little to do with treating patients.  READ MORE People With Disabilities Want Paychecks Not Pity: Here's How Businesses Are Helping Forbes Despite reports that U.S. unemployment continues to drop, most people with disabilities are still unemployed. And, despite the recent focus on hiring a diverse workforce, developing disability inclusion practices has lagged far behind. Until now.  READ MORE NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. 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