The chapter is pleased to support a bill that will be introduced by DC Councilmember-At-Large Robert White to let DC residents and employees earn a free MSW for free through the social work school at the University of the District of Columbia. In ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) opposes the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) social work licensing exams after a review of ASWB data shows significant disparities in pass rates for prospective social ...

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“As we celebrate Black History Month in February, NASW Metro DC Chapter applauds the thousands of Black social workers in our state who have served as role models, leaders, pioneers, and change makers throughout the long history of the social w...

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What does it take to be a social worker? With over 25 years of experience in clinical social work, School-Based Mental Health Fellowship Director Marisa Parrella, LICSW, LCSW-C, of Mary’s Center believes five core values are at the root of keep...

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DC social workers are in high demand, so you don’t need to stay in an unsatisfying job or limited to one specialty or location. NASW Metro DC’s new Career Center gives you 24/7 access to · job postings for all career levels and ...

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  Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet Chosen as Next NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral h...

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News Items – December 8, 2022 Pinnacle Award Finalist Kary James: ‘I’m Proud To Be An Advocate For Colleagues’ Washington Exec As a social worker and child welfare professional, I’ve spent my career working to improve...

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Early-Bird Discount Registration: Now Open! 2023 Joint Annual Conference of the NASW Virginia and Metro DC Chapters March 23-25, In Person, Williamsburg, Va. April 20-22, Virtual April 23-June 20, On-Demand-Only/Virtual   NASW ...

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  An Hour with Private Practice, Presented by Mirean Coleman, LICSW, CT; NASW Director of Clinical Practice. The topic of November 18 meeting will include, "Preparing Your Practice for 2023: What’s New in Regulations and Upward ...

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  2023 NASW Virginia Annual Awards Now Open!   Deadline for nominations: January 16, 2023. Nominate a peer or yourself for one of five awards: Lifetime Achievement Award Social Worker of the Year Public ...

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