Recent Mentions of NASW in the News
CityBiz
The National Association of Social Workers is working on a compact, too. Karen Goodenough, executive director of the Minnesota chapter, said they’re about one to two years away from social workers being able to practice across state lines. “It takes years for these compacts to be developed, passed in states, and then their compact commissions to get established, to write the rules and to develop their data systems so that practitioners can actually access a compact license,” Goodenough said.
Future of Personal Health
A further barrier to delivering care is one often repeated to Anthony Estreet, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers: “Black people don’t do therapy.” However, he found it doesn’t tell the whole story of a population that often feels more comfortable seeking support from people in their community, such as clergy members, trusted mentors, or barbers.
Sheridan Media
The National Association of Social Workers applauded Senators Barrasso and Coons for introducing the bipartisan legislation. The Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act ensures clinical social workers can provide psychosocial services to patients in nursing homes, and the full range of Health and Behavior Assessment and Intervention services within their scope of practice.
Citizen Portal
In response to these concerns, Dr. Jasmine Smith, acting co-interim executive director for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) California, expressed a willingness to engage in discussions with the BBS to explore possible amendments to the bill. She emphasized the importance of aligning the legislation with the values of current clinical social work practices.
The New York Times
In an April 11 letter, the chief executive of the National Association of Social Workers warned V.A. Secretary Doug Collins that providers working in such spaces were “at serious risk of violating HIPAA regulations and other federal privacy laws. These conditions create profound ethical concerns and could endanger the professional licensure of V.A. social workers,” Anthony Estreet wrote.
Hilltop Views
The students and faculty of the St. Edward’s University Social Work Program joined other colleges and universities from around the state to partake in Social Work Advocacy Day (SWAD). SWAD is an annual event hosted by the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-TX) and is a day of education designed to encourage current and aspiring social workers to advocate for current policies and legislation, and to network with other social workers and organizations to highlight the importance and efforts of the social work profession.
Stockton University
During the program's 20th anniversary recognition ceremony on April 11, Stockton Provost Michael Palladino called the partnership between the consortium, the New Jersey Department of Children & Families (DCF) and the NJ chapter of the National Association of Social Workers “vital for social work education.”
The Daily Iowan
Denise Rathman, Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers Iowa Chapter and lobbyist in support of the legislation, said the bill will serve the greater good of both patients and professionals.
WBTV (NC)
The Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Dr. Anthony Estreet, says the current events are causing people to seek out social workers. “We are seeing an increase around people who are concerned around ICE raids,” Dr. Estreet said. “About what it might look like for them and their families to be separated. And so, people aren’t going to school, people aren’t showing up for their health care appointments.”
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Day on the Hill, organized by the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, gives social work students the chance to see the legislative process in action while learning how advocacy can shape their professional paths.