Fall 2014 Newsletter

Social Work Licensing Bill

 

According to state statue, New Mexico's Social Work Practice Act which regulates the rights and responsibilities of social workers is due to sunset in 2016. Thus, passage of a new social work licensing bill in the upcoming 2015 60 day legislative session will be necessary.

 

In preparation for such, NASW-NM and other social work representatives have formed a social work licensing task force to research and prepare a draft bill. The prime guiding principle is to ensure the protection of New Mexico's citizens who receive professional social work services while establishing fair standards of practice.

 

The Social Work Summit in October addressed the key issues of levels of licensure and supervision. One proposed change is to create two levels of advanced practice: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for those who are primarily engaged in direct services (micro systems) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) who focus more on macro systems such as administration and community organization. The task force has also explored requirements and training for supervisors.

 

All social workers and social work students are asked to review the latest draft (10/26/14) by clicking here. Your comments and suggestions are welcome by emailing Dan Frampton at [email protected] please reference "Licensing Bill" in the subject line.

 

We also invite you to attend one of our regional forums on social work licensing:
Monday, November 3           Silver City           View flyer 

Monday, November 10         Las Cruces        Click here to register 

Monday, November 17         Roswell

Tuesday, November 18        Portales

We are also working on a forum in Santa Fe in early December.

 

2015 Annual Conference
Join your friends and colleagues at the NASW-NM Annual Conference, February 25th - 27th, 2015 at the Sandia Resort and Conference Center. The conference schedule offers a diverse range of continuing education, professional development and networking opportunities! 

 

Now open! Early Bird Deadline is December 1st so don't wait! Register Now 
 
Exhibit/Sponsor
Meet more social workers at this event than you could on your own in an entire year. Our conference is the largest social work gathering in the state; the conference makes it easy for you to receive name recognition and place product information in front of the right audience.
Sponsorship Prospectus
Exhibit Prospectus

If you are making your products or selling items, this year there is a reduced rate for you. Fill out the application.
Artisan/Vendor Application

Nominate someone for one of our annual conference awards; categories are:
Social Worker of the Year
Social Work Student of the Year
Public Citizen of the Year
Award Nomination Form

This year we are offering two pre-conference workshops:
Many Hands, One Heart for the People: A Cultural Approach to Healing & Empowerment Register
Unlocking Addictions: EMDR and the Addiction Process Register
Click here for printable flyer
 
Task Force Luncheons 
You do not need to be a member of the task force to attend a Task Force Luncheon. Please note that this year, there is a separate registration required to attend these. Prepayment by credit card is required; PO's or checks will not be accepted for luncheons. We cannot accept onsite registration for these events; space is limited and these will close once full. We regret that we cannot allow people to sit in on these if they have not preregistered & paid prior to the February 9, 2015 registration cut off date. 1 CEU will be issued for each luncheon except the student lunch.
Click here to See Lunch topics & to register 




November 6-7 
License Prep Class

November 14
Depression: Native Perspective
(2 cultural CEU's)
November 18 
Lunch & Learn- Integrative Trauma Recovery
(1 CEU) 

New Board and Task Force Members

Board Members:

Southern Program Unit Chair:

Frances Nedjat-Haiem

Southern Student Board Members:

Anna Martin
Rene Romo

Task Force Chair:
Native American Task Force (NATF)
Bettie Begay

Check out our new website!! 

Take a look around and let us know what you think. Be sure to check back often for updates, news and more on our newsletter. We're excited about the future and looking forward to making a difference.

 


                                                                           



Welcome New Fall Members
New members for Aug. & Sept.

MollyAdler
EliseBarrera
LucyBertoldo-Ronquillo
MonicaBierge
SarahBoyd
JacquelineCandelaria
RiannCecil
DeannaCooper
MeganDelaney
ValerieDentman
MaryFarrell
AsileeFerris
MeganFinn
CeciliaGalarza
JanayGoodman
HerminiaGusman
JamesIdsinga
DeAnnaJaramillo
SavannahJoe
ClaireJordan
TaraKasten
AbigailLee
StephanieLiberman
DeborahLucas
PamelaLunderman
CynthiaMadrid
AngelaMaes
StevieMaestas
RamonaMah
cynthiamendez
LucindaNakai
LauraNordone
AlicePalma-Armendariz
IvonneRiley
JoannSalazar
RachellTenorio
ChristyThomas-Van Tol
AliciaValen
StormyWesner
JessicaWhite
DianaWinsor



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