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NASW often receives inquiries from clinical social workers (CSWs) who are interested in starting a private practice. While CSWs are highly skilled mental health providers and knowledgeable in their specialty areas of practice, knowing how to open and run a business, panel with insurance, navigate state laws, and manage risk is a skill learned separately from clinical training.
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These revised standards, prepared by a volunteer task force of NASW members in collaboration with NASW staff, address long-term services and supports (LTSS) provided by social workers to people of all ages in home- and community-based settings and in facilities. When finalized, the standards will replace the 2003 NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long-Term Care Facilities. Read the manuscript and provide your feedback by July 12.
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Social workers can help prevent prenatal alcohol exposure by implementing universal screening. Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based, non-stigmatizing and highly effective modality for identifying and reducing risky drinking. Read more about how social workers can use SBIRT to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancy.
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As we each consider how to celebrate Older Americans Month in our workplace and community, we can keep in mind the OAM 2026 theme, Champion Your Health. Yes, each of us can play an active role in managing our own health as we age by engaging in prevention, informed decision making, and self-advocacy. At the same time, strong public systems and policies that promote equity, affordability, access, self-determination, and full participation in society are essential to experience health and well-being in later life.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges the role social workers play in preventing child maltreatment. This month NASW focuses on preventing online harm to children. Online harms include cyber bullying, exploitation, child sex abuse materials (CSAM), harmful artificial intelligence (AI) generated content and predatory adults that target children.
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