Important Announcements and Events!

UPDATED! NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Health Care Settings

An updated version of the NASW Standards for Social Work Practice in Health Care Settings has just been released and is available online or for purchase through the NASW Press. This resource can help you work effectively in health care settings in the Affordable Care Act era. These updated standards highlight social work responsibilities in the context of new health care delivery models as well as the importance of social work in addressing the social determinants of health, and reducing health disparities.

SAVE THE DATE Virtual Grad Fair Oct. 27

NASW is hosting its first-ever Virtual Grad Fair on October 27 to connect those interested in earning a master’s degree or higher in social work with premier social work graduate programs.

NASW Press: Get E-Mail Alerts When New Journal Content Publishes Online

Our alert service lets you specify the type of new content you want to know about.

Save with Members-Only Pricing at NASW’s Professional Education and Training Center

NASW members pay member prices on continuing education at the online Professional Education and Training Center. To access the courses below, log in to the PETC, click the “Catalog” tab, and then enter the course title in the search bar. For other offerings, go to “Browse Subjects.”

Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2015 NASW Members Only
Available on Demand
1.0 Clinical Social Work CE Contact Hours
Free

Social Work Practice in Child Welfare: The Interactional Model
Available on Demand
1.0 Social Work CE Contact Hours
NASW member: $10 (nonmember: $30)

Cultural Competence: A Social Work Imperative – Self-Study
Available on Demand
1.0 Cross-Cultural CE Contact Hours
NASW member: $10 (nonmember: $30)

Distinguish Yourself with an NASW Credential

Social workers with NASW credentials are recognized as having in-depth knowledge, proven work experience, leadership capacity, competence, and dedication to the social work profession. NASW Specialty Credentials are open to all qualified and licensed social workers. The ACSW and DCSW credentials are limited to NASW members only. Enjoy discounted pricing as an NASW member on NASW credentials.

Announcements & Reminders

October 31

Final Day to Take an On-Demand Course from the 2016 NASW National Conference

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 this time. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for refunds of incomplete installment payments.

Member Benefits

Free First-Time Listing in Psychology Today for NASW Members ($180 Value)

NASW Assurance Services and Psychology Today have partnered to send you clients. Sign up for a FREE first-time listing in Psychology Today, compliments of NASW Assurance Services. You’ll receive this service FREE for 6 MONTHS.

Liability Insurance for NASW Members

Even if you think you are covered by your employer’s malpractice insurance, it can be vital to have individual coverage, designed for you and your specific protection needs. Your employer’s coverage may have some significant gaps.

Free ICD-10-CM Resources

Private Practice Q&A Call-In Sessions

Legal Issue of the Month: 100 FREE Articles

Find answers to legal questions commonly asked by social workers.

Ethics Resources

Members Only 10% Discount on NASW Press Publications

Must call in order to receive discount: 800.227.3590. Discount excludes the Encyclopedia of Social Work, 20th Edition eBook and cannot be combined with early bird pricing or the already discounted member pricing on NASW Press journal subscriptions.

General and Cyber Liability Protection

Did you know that you can be sued if one of your clients is injured at your office, or if sensitive client data and records are lost?

MetLife Auto and Home

Save with competitive rates and special discounts for NASW members.

Social Work Resources

Adoption Resources

Advocacy Issue Briefs

NASW Standards

Pitfalls and Perils of a Professional Liability Insurance Policy

Social Work SmartBrief, a FREE, Daily e-Newsletter Providing Need-to-Know Industry News and Information

Social Worker Safety Resources