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Iowa NASW is a chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest professional association of social workers, with over 150,000 members worldwide. NASW has led the way in setting standards for professional practice since the establishment of the Code of Ethics in 1955. NASW works with members and for members to create opportunities within the profession and with those we serve. Iowa Chapter members have opportunities for continuing education events, involvement in advocacy and social justice, and access to network with social workers across the state.
WHAT’S NEW WITH THE IOWA CHAPTER
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WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
The Diversity Committee of the Iowa CHpater of the
National Association of Social Workers
is conducting a cultural competency assessment.
Please click below to access the survey.
Cultural Competency Assessment
Thank you for your time!
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BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK UPDATE:
SECOND RULES PROPOSAL
In October 2009, the Legislative Rules Review Committee received notice of a proposed rules change from the Iowa Board of Social Work to add a definition for the term, “Diagnosis.” The Board’s proposed definition limited diagnosis to DSM only. In response, the NASW, Iowa Chapter, worked with social workers across the state to fight the changes. Social workers were successful and the Board of Social Work rescinded the rules to define diagnosis as DSM only.
With one hurdle down, comes another. The Board of Social Work has proposed new rules to the section that pertain to Licensure, Chapter 280, which discusses the requirements for supervision. The new proposal would add two new requirements for supervision (under the same section that discusses the number of hours post graduate experience and the number of hours of supervision). The proposed rules read as follows:
ITEM 1. Amend rule 645-280.6 by adding the following new paragraphs:
- Include as at least one component of the diagnostic practice identifying specific mental or emotional disorders or conditions utilizing the DSM IV (current edition).
- Include the provision of psychosocial therapy.
The NASW, Iowa Chapter, Board of Directors is not in agreement with the proposed rule change, fearing a similar interpretation of the previous proposal. The Board would ask social workers to respond to the proposed rules. A letter template is available on the Iowa Chapter web site (www.iowanasw.org).
The Board of Social Work received public comments on January 5, 2010. This was also the same date the Legislative Rules Review Committee received first notice of the proposed rules.
NEXT STEP? Please attend the next scheduled Board of Social Work meeting, scheduled Monday, February 8, 2010, 9:00 AM in the 5th Floor Conference Room in the Lucas State Office Building.
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CHAPTER SPONSORED EVENTS
IOWA PACE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE DAY
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
8:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Des Moines, IA
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IT'S MORE THAN JUST MEDICATION: PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS; WHAT EVERY SOCIAL WORKER NEEDS TO KNOW
AND
DSM-IV-TR IN ACTION: THE SPECIFICS IN PROCESS AND APPLICATION WITH ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN
featuring
Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski, LISW
Friday, March 5, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Des Moines, IA
Register for One or Both Events!
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SOCIAL WORK LICENSE EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSE
featuring
Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski, LISW
Saturday & Sunday, March 6-7, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Northwest
Des Moines, Iowa
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ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Take this opportunity to share your agency with social workers from across the state. There are a vareity of sponsorship levels and opportunities for exhibit tables and advertising. The event will be held April 15-16, 2010 in Des Moines.
The deadline for Sponsorships is JANUARY 15, 2010
The deadline for table exhibits and advertising is MARCH 1, 2010
NASW, Iowa Chapter, Sponsorship Opportunities
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CHAPTER COMPLETES RESEARCH OF THE PROFESSION
In the Fall 2008, the Iowa Chapter received the Ruth Fizdale Program Grant from the NASW Foundation. The Chapter office utilized the funds to gain insight into the social work profession in Iowa.
The research was developed upon completion of a round of focus groups conducted across the state in the spring 2008 to elicit social worker’s views of the future of the profession. More information was needed requiring the research be completed.
The full report, “Social Work in Iowa: A snapshot of the profession in 2009” is now available.
To read the report - CLICK HERE
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SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE:
INTERPRETATION BY THE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS -
RESPONSE BY IOWA CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The May/June 2009 edition of the Iowa Update published an article written by the Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners, describing the procedures for licensure at the independent level. The Iowa Chapter, Board of Directors, wrote a response to the article, published in the July/August 2009 Iowa Update. Both articles are availble below.
Board of Social Work Examiners
NASW, Iowa Chapter, Board of Directors
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NASW BRANCH EVENTS
Central Branch
March 4, 2010 - 5:45-8:00 PM (Networking from 5:45-6:30 PM)
"Self Regulation in a Psychothrapy/Consultation Practice: Reflections and Practice of Bowen Theory - Taking Responsibility for Self "
Felix & Oscar's Restaurant, 4050 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
Northeast Branch
February 16, 2010 - 7:00-9:00 PM
"Helping Clients Cope with the Challenges of Retirement "
Office of Marilyn Southard & Karla Presler, 314 W. Main, Decorah
March 16, 2010 - 7:00-9:00 PM
"Grieving and Loss: The Year of Magical Thinking"
Office of Marilyn Southard & Karla Presler, 314 W. Main, Decorah
March 23, 2010 - 5:30-7:30 PM
"Use of Music in Psychotherapy"
Lonestar Steak House and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo
April 20 , 2010 - Time TBA
"Social Work Ethics "
LOCATION TBA
Northwest Branch
February 23, 2010 - 12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch 'N Learn - Family Solutions Serivces
Frances Building Conference Room, 505 5th St, Suite 619, SIoux City
Southeast Branch
March 1, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 PM
"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy"
Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Ste. 1, Iowa City
April 5, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 PM
"Human Trafficking"
Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Ste. 1, Iowa City
May 3, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 PM
Speaker: Lily French, Iowa Policy Project
Blackstone, 503 Westbury Drive, Ste. 1, Iowa City
Southwest Branch
Heartland Family Services, 515 E Broadway, Council Bluffs
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NASW, IOWA CHAPTER, SPONSORED
AT-HOME
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of obtaining your continuing education hours at home. NASW has developed two opportunities for social workers to learn more about aging issues and earn CEUs. In collaboration with funding from the Institute for Geriatric Social Work, the following learning opportunities were created:
AT-HOME CD
Earn 1.25 hours of Continuing Education
“Advancing Chronic Illness and End of Life Care”
with
Mercedes Bern-Klug, PhD, MSW, MA
Susan Murty, ACSW, MSW, PhD
At -Home CD Registration form
AT-HOME CD
Earn 3.0 hours of Continuing Education
"Ethical Responsibility in Your Workplace"
with
Bruce Buchanan, ACSW, LISW, BCD
At-Home CD Registration
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UPCOMING NASW, IOWA CHAPTER MEETING BOARD MEETINGS
-November 20, 2009-
All board meetings are held at the Plymouth Congregational Church located at
4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines
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