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NASW-IL Staff
Apr 19, 20242 min read
HB4475 passes out of IL House, providing necessary insurance reforms
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 19, 20242 min read
2024 NASW-IL Advocacy Day Recap
Over 350 social work students and professionals took part in lobbying in Springfield Thank you to the over 350 social work students and...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 18, 20247 min read
Social Work Rule Changes for Social Work Professionals Coming Soon
The following changes were proposed to the Administrative Code sections that apply to social work (Social Work “Rules”). These changes...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 15, 20244 min read
NASW-IL Policy Position Statement on Compensated Practicum Education
National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter Introduction The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Optum United Behavioral Health Responds to NASW Letter
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers April 2024 In February 2024, NASW members informed the association of mass...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 2, 20241 min read
2024 Federal Requirements for IL Social Workers
At the beginning of the year, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect, affecting the work of social workers across the...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 29, 202410 min read
2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections
The 2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections will take place from April 1–30, 2024. Keep an eye on your e-mail for a link to the electronic...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 29, 20242 min read
NASW-IL Legislative Bill Tracker Now LIVE!
New this year, the NASW-Illinois Chapter has purchased a product that allows for real-time access to the bills the chapter is currently...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 26, 20244 min read
Ask NASW-IL: Can I apply for my LSW while I'm still enrolled in school?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us create resources like this article and our website that clarify many of the questions about...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Ask NASW-IL: Will this remote program be accepted for CEUs by IDFPR?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership dollars help us to devote staff time to provide clarification around many commonly asked questions about...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 13, 20243 min read
NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers: NASW Contacts Optum United Behavioral Health Care Regarding Over Payment Requests
Reprinted from NASW Tips & Tools for Social Workers March 1, 2024 Amar Desai CEO, Optum Health Amar.desai@optum.com Andrew Witty, MD CEO,...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 7, 20242 min read
SB3779 passes out of IL House & Senate committees, bringing social workers one step closer to aiding victims of opioid crisis
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 1, 20242 min read
Partial Loan Repayment Assistance Available to IL Social Work Graduates Working in IL Schools and Municipalities
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is currently accepting applications for their School and Municipal Social Work Shortage...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 26, 20241 min read
February 2024 - Student Network SIG Update
Hello students! I hope you are all getting excited for Advocacy Day! As always, keep an eye out for what your campus and student liaisons...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 26, 20242 min read
2023 NASW-Illinois Chapter Legislative Awards Announced
Awardees honored for their efforts during the spring 2023 legislative session. CHICAGO, IL—We are proud to announce this year’s 2023...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 5, 20243 min read
Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)
CHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Accepting Nominations for the 2024 Social Work Awards
Request a Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: 9am on Monday, April 22, 2024 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 19, 20242 min read
ANNOUNCING: 2024 NASW-IL Advocacy Day
Join NASW-IL for a day of social work advocacy in our state capital! 2024 NASW-ILLINOIS CHAPTER ADVOCACY DAY Tuesday, April 16, 2024...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 18, 20245 min read
Ask NASW-IL: How can I utilize the alternative to the ASWB exam to get my LCSW?
NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that helps and supports the profession. As the largest membership...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 8, 20243 min read
January 2024 - Chicago District Update
Michael Mallory, MSW, LCSW, Chicago District Chair Happy New Year, everyone, I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holiday season and...
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