TeleTherapy/TeleHealth & Coronavirus (COVID-19)
NASW is taking action at the federal, state, and local
levels to promote sound COVID-19 policy responses. This includes advocating for
insurance reimbursement for clinical social workers to provide in-home teletherapy
via video chat or audio-only (under Medicare as well as commercial plans),
working to enable social workers to use virtual learning to satisfy CEU
requirements, and providing economic relief and supports for vulnerable
populations and others. NASW is also encouraging member engagement in advocacy
around these policies. All information is on
NASW's
COVID-19 Resource page.
Social Work Talks Podcast
EP48: Self-Care for Social Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
NASW
member Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, talks about how social workers can practice
self-care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Professional Development Opportunities
NEW DATE: Friday, April 7, 2020 (12 – 3 pm ET)
Note: NASW SPS members had VIP Access for this live webinar through Feb. 27, 2020. Registration is now open to others for a fee. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. This registration is for the live webinar only, which you must participate in at the set date and time to receive CEs. The on-demand version will have a separate registration, which will be available a few days after the live webinar.
Presenter: Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D.
CE Category: 3 Ethics contact hours
Social workers frequently encounter circumstances involving ethical and legal issues. In many instances, relevant ethical and legal standards complement each other; however, in some circumstances, ethical and legal standards conflict. This webinar will explore conflicts between social workers' ethical and legal duties and practical ways to address them. Frederic Reamer will present a conceptually-based typology of relationships between ethical and legal standards in social work. Case examples will be included.
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (1 – 2 pm ET)
Presenter: Karen Bullock, PhD, LCSW
CE Category: 1 Cross Cultural Contact hour
There have been debates about the relevance of cultural competence in the grand scheme of evidence-based social work practice. Some argue that cultural humility is better construct and concept to adopt and promote in our efforts to honor the spirit of diversity awareness and inclusion. This webinar addresses the concerns and potential risk of abandoning cultural competence as a standard of practice and as an achievable outcome for social work practitioners.
Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) CPT Codes identify and address the psychological, psychosocial, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and interpersonal factors important to the assessment, treatment, and management of physical health problems.Some health insurers reimburse clinical social workers for HBAI services whereas others do not.NASW is working to advance federal legislation, Improving Access to Mental Health Act, to enable clinical social workers to bill Medicare for HBAI services.
June 14-17, 2020
Experience the meeting of the profession. Join more than 2,000 social
workers, like-minded professionals, and social work thought leaders for
four days of unparalleled opportunities for professional development,
continuing education, networking, and thought-provoking conversations
tackling the most pressing issues facing the social work profession
across the world.
Practice Perspective
Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention CPT Codes
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