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Questions about licensure? 

The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is responsible for licensing social workers in the state of North Dakota. Visit their website for more information. 


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The 2025 State of the State report for LGBTQ+ Youth


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Giving Tuesday


This Giving Tuesday, consider sponsoring a student for NASW membership. NASW-ND has students on waitlists, wishing for sponsorship. 

JOIN THE NASW-ND BOARD OF DIRECTORS TODAY!

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Join the NASW-ND Board of Directors!

NASW-North Dakota is getting close to the end of its Call for Leadership! This is your opportunity to get involved, make your voice heard, and help guide the direction of our chapter and profession.

Serving in a leadership role with NASW-ND is a meaningful way to give back to the profession. Board members play a vital role in advancing our mission, supporting members, and promoting the social work through thoughtful governance and engagement.

We invite you to consider applying for one of the below opening positions...


Chapter Secretary

In this role you'll:

  • Manage meeting minutes for Board meetings and Executive committee meetings
  • Serve on the Executive and Membership Committees
  • Attend board and special meetings
  • Advocate for members and communicate board decisions clearly
Delegate-at-Large

In this role, you’ll:

  • Serve as co-lead to the Conference Committee
  • Serve on other committees as needed
  • Attend Board and special meetings to support chapter business
  • Contribute to strategic decisions and mission-driven work
  • Represent and advocate for the interests of our broader membership
Regional Representative

In this role, you’ll:

  • Attend Board and key chapter meetings
  • Serve on the Strategic Partnerships Committee
  • Assist in planning continuing education webinars
  • Advocate for your region’s needs and concerns
  • Communicate board decisions to members
Student Representative, BSW & MSW

In this role, you’ll:

  • Attend Board meetings and help guide chapter decisions
  • Serve on the Membership Committee and recruit student members
  • Act as a liaison between the Board and social work students statewide
  • Set goals, engage students at each school, and coordinate events
  • Serve on at least one additional committee
  • Advocate for student needs and communicate board decisions


If you're passionate about leadership, collaboration, and making an impact, we’d love to have you on board!

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ALL THINGS LEGISLATIVE SESSION


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HB 1199 - North Dakota Legislature approves creation of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People taskforce

"The North Dakota Legislature advanced a bill Monday, April 7, aiming to combat high rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People through a specialized, state-funded task force.
House Bill 1199 seeks to form the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People task force, a group that would consist of individuals representing the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Department of Public Instruction, Indian Affairs Commission, Highway Patrol and each federally recognized tribe or band in North Dakota."


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CONVERSION THERAPY BILL Defeated on Senate Floor

NASW-ND is relieved to announce that HB 1430 (conversion therapy) was defeated on the Senate floor. This accomplishment could not have been made without the tireless efforts of the Advocacy Committee, members, legislators, and staff.

Committee Testimony

On Tuesday, March 11th, House Bill 1430 was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. As Representative VanWinkle presented the bill in committee, it became evident that the legislation was designed to allow conversion therapy. VanWinkle requested that the bill be amended back to its original form, stating that the House Human Service Committee’s amendments were unhelpful to her goal.

In response, NASW-ND swiftly mobilized a team of Social Workers from across the state to testify in person against the bill. NASW-ND President Alison Traynor, along with members Kayla Solem and Amy Phillips, and NASW-ND lobbyist Liz Loos, addressed the committee, voicing their strong concerns about the bill’s implications.

“The confusing, seemingly contradictory language within HB 1430, as written, opens the door to harmful and unethical practices in the social work profession," stated Traynor. The team reinforced their position with alarming statistics highlighting the dangers of conversion therapy. Solem emphasized, “Research shows that 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. Yet those who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who felt low or moderate social support.”

Liz Loos presented carefully crafted amendments – developed through tireless collaboration with the NASW-ND Executive Director Kristin Rubbelke – to eliminate the loophole that would allow conversion therapy. The organization strongly urged the committee to adopt these amendments to ensure that conversion therapy remains prohibited.

NASW-ND team members Jenna Bieber, Stella Cantu, and Elizabeth Muralt were also present, providing crucial support and lobbying efforts.

Committee Work

After much deliberation, on March 26, NASW-ND’s proposed amendments were adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee in addition to other amendments ().

While this amendment helped mitigate harm, NASW-ND remained opposed to HB1430. The organization maintains that social work ethics should not be legislated but instead remain within administrative rule. Had it been enacted, this bill would make social work the only licensed profession among 32 other licensed professions in the state to have its code of ethics written into law, rather than being regulated and written by the profession.

After the amendments were adopted, NASW-ND quickly mobilized social workers throughout the state to begin contacting their Senators about the implications of the proposed amendment.

Floor Vote

HB 1430 was heard on the Senate floor on Thursday, March 27. With legislators weighing on both sides of the aisle, the fate of the bill it was unsure.

The unwavering testimony of Senator Roers, Senator Lee, NASW-ND member Senator Tim Mathern, and Senator Josh Boschee supported the social work perspective and on a vote of 22-25 the bill was defeated, upholding ethical standards in social work, safeguarding both practitioners and the individuals they support.

NASW-ND wants to thank our legislative partners, lobbyist, members and partner organizations for their continued advocacy on behalf of the social work profession. This victory could not have been realized without you.

 

Jenna Bieber, MSW, LMSW

NASW-ND Communications and Membership Coordinator


HB1035: Social Work Licensure Compact


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HB 1035 (Social Work Licensure Compact) seeks to streamline licensing across compact states, making it easier for social workers to practice across state lines. To date, 23 states have adopted the compact, with more expected to follow during this legislative session. Learn more about its benefits and implications by visiting the .

HB 1035 was signed by the governor on March 18th.





COVID-19 Resources

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NASW has been working on multiple fronts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure access to services, such as teletherapy. Social workers are in a unique position to promote disease prevention efforts.

Get COVID-19 resources for social workers

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Walking the Rainbow Road Together: Clinical Work with LGBTQ+ Youth

Date: Mar 31, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

Zoom

Description: This NASW-IL Northeastern District CEU presentation will explore tools and strategies to work more effectively with LGBTQ+ youth, with a focus on trans and gender-expansive youth.

Presenter: Lizzy Appleby

Cost: 3.0 Cult. Comp. CEUs / $45 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Member / $30 All Other NASW Members

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Anxiety Unpacked: A Comprehensive Model for Understanding and Treating the Root Causes of Anxiety

Date: Apr 14, 2025

Time:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

Zoom

Description: This NASW-NV event will present a model for conceptualizing the root causes of all anxiety and specific strategies for treating the source of each client’s anxiety.

Speaker: Noelle McWard Aquino

Cost: 6 CEU / $90 Nonmember / $20 NASW Member / FREE Student (No CEUs)

REGISTER HERE

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So You Want To Go Into Private Practice After Graduation (NASW Student Series)

Date: Apr 17, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CDT

Zoom

Cost: This NASW Social Work Student Event Series is free to all to attend.

REGISTER HERE

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Mental Health Professionals & Implicit Bias

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm CDT

Presenter: Sithara Stohr, LCSW, Benjamin Durchslag, LCSW

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Available CEUs: 2.0 (fulfills IL Implicit Bias Training requirement)

Description: This brief presentation related to understanding microaggressions and implicit bias is focused on providing the best service in moments of tension. Understanding ourselves helps us understand how we may or may not be able to show up for our served populations.

REGISTER HERE

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Social Work Licensure Test Review Course

Date: Apr 28, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM CDT - 4:00 PM CDT

Zoom Meeting

Description: This course will help participants develop successful test-taking strategies for answering licensure examination questions and will review material in each of the content areas on the examination.

Presenter: Linda McClerklin

Cost: 8 CEUs / $174 Nonmember / $124 NASW Member Register Now & Save $50

REGISTER HERE

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Social Work Licensure Test Review Course

Date: Apr 29, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM CDT – 4:00 PM CDT

Zoom Meeting

Description: This course will help participants develop successful test-taking strategies for answering licensure examination questions and will review material in each of the content areas on the examination.

Presenter: Linda McClerklin

Cost: 8 CEUs / $174 Nonmember / $124 NASW Member Register Now & Save $50

REGISTER HERE

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Clinical Group Supervision in Social Work

Date: Friday, May 2, 2025

Time: 2:00 to 5:00pm CST

Presenter: Jackie Anderson-Carter, PhD, LCSW

Virtual Platform: Zoom Meeting

CEUs Available: 3.0 Clinical Supervision CEUs / $75 Nonmember / $45 NASW Member

Description: This course qualifies for clinical supervision CEUs in Illinois and covers the basics of clinical supervision in a group format as well as examines the purpose and function of supervision and the best practices and strategies for effective group supervision for social workers.

* REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Registration will close two business days before event start time at 9:00am CST on Wednesday April 30, 2025.

REGISTER HERE

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We Stand for Social Justice

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NASW is committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy and professional training.
Learn about NASW's national social justice activities

NASW-ND is committed to social justice for all and to ending racism. We are mobilized and increasing our efforts in the face of America's racism pandemic.
Read NASW-ND's Statement


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Stay updated on all things Interstate Licensure Compact and removal of the ASWB Exam for Social Work Licensure on our Advocacy Page.





Did you know


NASW-ND opposes the use of the ASWB social work licensure exam at all levels and recommends using graduation from a BSW and MSW accredited program as an adequate measure of competency for obtaining a LBSW and LMSW license."

NASW-ND Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors calls for the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to take actionable steps to remove the social work licensure exam requirement for licensed BSW and MSW social workers.

READ FULL LETTER HERE




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Complimentary resources, webinars and CEUs available.

The North Dakota Chapter is joining NASW’s national Connect to End COVID-19 effort, a CDC-funded initiative to support social workers and their clients in informed vaccine decision-making. 

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