Active NASW Members - Please join our PACE Committee Virtual Meeting on August 13th from 5:30-7:00. We'll be deciding on our endorsements for the Colorado House and Senate races. If you have any candidates you'd like us to consider and/or to get the webinar link, please email hmclaughlin.naswco@socialworkers.org by August 5th at noon as a small subgroup is having a pre-planning meeting that afternoon. And, if you have any questions at all, please email hmclaughlin.naswco@socialworkers.org. 

The Practice Standards Committee will be meeting virtually. Please contact committee chair, Elizabeth Schulte for more information.

The Practice Standards Committee meets monthly and we welcome all members. To confirm a meeting date check the Community Calendar or contact the Chapter office.

The Committee has a consultative process that handles questions from members. This process guides members in the ethical decision-making process, but does not provide supervision or give legal advice. The Committee will accept questions/issues that have an impact on social work practice. You are invited to attend a meeting in person or by phone to bring the question/issue for discussion. Please contact the office to request the issue be added to a meeting agenda.

August 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm and August 28 from 9 am to 11:15 am (held virtually with a 15 minute break during each session)

4.0 hours of CE offered - Members: $55; Nonmembers: $125 - Register Social Work Online CE Institute

Presentation by Debbie Knoll, LCSW

Course Description:
This training builds on graduate-level social work skills and provides clinical supervisors with new tools to become more versatile in their roles. It is ideal for those interested in becoming clinical supervisors, or those who are new to clinical supervision. Attendees will strengthen their understanding of today’s best practice knowledge and enhance their skills to function effectively in the role of clinical supervisor for licensure. This is open to ALL mental health providers, not just MSWs, LCSW's.

The training will address:

• Supervisory roles and functions
• Colorado State Regulatory (DORA) Requirements
• Models of Effective Supervision and Ethical Implications
• Strategies for Clinical Supervision and Best Practices for Individual and Group Supervision
• Common Challenges to Prepare for in Clinical Supervision
• Leadership and Concepts for Further Learning

Platform Instructions:

This is a lecture style course presented via GoToWebinar. Attendees will be able to ask questions throughout the training, but questions and discussion will be moderated by NASW.

The webinar link will be sent out the week of the event. Attendees will need a strong internet connection and should test their connection and system in advance: https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee. Please also plan to log on 10 minutes early in order to troubleshoot any issues.

Legislative Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month from August to December (we generally break for June and July). During the Legislative Session, January to May, the Committee also meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Meetings are being held virtually.
For more information, please contact Sarah Lincoln, Legislative Committee chair at sarahlinco@comcast.net.

The Practice Standards Committee will be meeting virtually. Please contact committee chair, Elizabeth Schulte for more information.

The Practice Standards Committee meets monthly and we welcome all members. To confirm a meeting date check the Community Calendar or contact the Chapter office.

The Committee has a consultative process that handles questions from members. This process guides members in the ethical decision-making process, but does not provide supervision or give legal advice. The Committee will accept questions/issues that have an impact on social work practice. You are invited to attend a meeting in person or by phone to bring the question/issue for discussion. Please contact the office to request the issue be added to a meeting agenda.

The Private Practice Committee focuses on the business management and administrative aspects of developing and operating a privately owned clinical social work practice. The group's goal is to provide tips, guidance, professional resources, collegial support, and positive encouragement surrounding the successes and challenges of starting and owning your own practice.  The group meets on the 4th Saturday of the month (except summer, November & December) for mutual support to discuss setting up and maintaining your private practice. Pre-contemplative, new, and seasoned private practice social workers are welcome. NASW Members only.

Location: Virtual meetings till further notice-contact NASWCO for link (Otherwise: Prodigy Coffee House, Meeting Room - 3801 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205)

Legislative Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month from August to December (we generally break for June and July). During the Legislative Session, January to May, the Committee also meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are held from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. Meetings are being held virtually.
For more information, please contact Sarah Lincoln, Legislative Committee chair at sarahlinco@comcast.net.

Virtual Conference Partnership with NASW-TX on October 8-10. Thanks to NASW-CO advocacy, it’s now possible for all required 40 hours of CPD/CE to be in coursework* such as this extraordinary conference. View details and register by August 17 to save $30! NASW-CO Members please confirm your membership in an email to hmclaughlin.naswco@socialworkers.org for the member discount promo code for the entire conference or for one day. *See this link for info: https://buff.ly/3i7M17V

The Practice Standards Committee will be meeting virtually. Please contact committee chair, Elizabeth Schulte for more information.

The Practice Standards Committee meets monthly and we welcome all members. To confirm a meeting date check the Community Calendar or contact the Chapter office.

The Committee has a consultative process that handles questions from members. This process guides members in the ethical decision-making process, but does not provide supervision or give legal advice. The Committee will accept questions/issues that have an impact on social work practice. You are invited to attend a meeting in person or by phone to bring the question/issue for discussion. Please contact the office to request the issue be added to a meeting agenda.

The Private Practice Committee focuses on the business management and administrative aspects of developing and operating a privately owned clinical social work practice. The group's goal is to provide tips, guidance, professional resources, collegial support, and positive encouragement surrounding the successes and challenges of starting and owning your own practice.  The group meets on the 4th Saturday of the month (except summer, November & December) for mutual support to discuss setting up and maintaining your private practice. Pre-contemplative, new, and seasoned private practice social workers are welcome. NASW Members only.

Location: Virtual meetings till further notice-contact NASWCO for link (Otherwise: Prodigy Coffee House, Meeting Room - 3801 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205)