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May 2008
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| Change a lifetime by promoting National Foster Care Month, May, and highlighting the need for more adults to make a difference in a child’s life. National Foster Care Month is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the dedication of those involved in foster care, as well as to support children in foster care and encourage more adults to be foster parents. NASW salutes the social workers who have dedicated themselves to the children and families area of practice. Learn more about National Foster Care Month and how you can get involved here. |
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| Six new Medical Team Conferences CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes and Behavior Change Intervention CPT codes became effective January 1, 2008, to help clinical social workers get proper reimbursement for psychotherapy services rendered. The new codes are available free of charge to NASW members. To request a copy of the new codes, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Mirean Coleman, LICSW, Senior Policy Associate, NASW, 750 First Street NE, Suite 700, Washington DC 20002. |
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| NASW’s online Managed Care Directory of Resources for Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice combines the resources you need to grow and maintain your practice, from CPT codes to documentation and record-keeping to HIPAA and legal information. Click here to access the Managed Care Directory. |
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 Exclusively for NASW Members
NASW’s Lunchtime Teleconference Series highlights the latest social work issues being addressed by NASW. Each teleconference is live, free, and one-hour long and awards 1.0 CEU if you pass the post-test. Click here to view and register for upcoming teleconferences, or to listen to the audio-recordings or download the transcripts of past teleconferences.
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 Exclusively for NASW Section Members
The SPS practice teleconferences are a convenient way to learn from experts in the field, continue your professional development, and earn free CEUs. Register today for the HIV/AIDs teleconference, or to learn more about Sections or to join a Section. You must be a current Section member to register for a teleconference. |
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| Section Members: Earn the free CEU for a past teleconference by listening to the audio-recording or reading the transcript and passing the post-test. Click here. |
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| “Coaching” is an emerging field in social work, with the goal of improving or changing your clients’ lives. Review legal, regulatory, policy, and ethical considerations in coaching your clients in “Social Workers and Coaching,” the NASW Legal Defense Fund’s May 2008 “Legal Issue of the Month." Click here. You will need your NASW username and password to access the article. |
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| NASW is constantly asked by the media to provide expertise on a variety of social work topics. If you are a published author or contributing editor, or hold an executive director title, contact our Communications Department today to sign up as a Social Work Expert for the media. |
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