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


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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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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. 

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virtual book club 

nasw-nd participates in a virtual book club to earn continuing education credit. past book selections have included dare to lead by brené brown, so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo, the midnight library by matt haig, and ask again, yes by mary beth keane.

* no more than ten (10) contact hours may be completed by independent learning per licensure cycle.

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ALL THINGS LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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CALL TO ACTION: HB 1430

Legislators are seeking to OVERTURN a North Dakota rule for social workers practicing in the state which states “conversion or reparative therapy” is a violation of the social work code of ethics if practiced by a ND licensed social worker. These administrative rules were proposed by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners and passed by the Administrative Rules Committee in June 2021.

In response to social work opposition, the committee amended the language to ban conversion therapy while, immediately after potentially providing a loophole, calling it NOT an ethical violation. Make no mistake: HB 1430 seeks to overturn social work ethics that have been in place since 2021. 

To read the bill, find out about Actions, Committee Hearings, and Testimony related to this bill, go to this link and click on the appropriate tab.

How YOU can make an impact!

Email the Committee

  • Find the committee member emails and a draft email at the link here.
Share on Social Media
  • Encourage your social work friends and colleagues to stop this dangerous bill by sharing the below image on social media. A post can also be found on the NASW-ND Facebook Page.
Watch the Committee
  • To watch legislative hearings on this bill, go to this link, click on the Hearings tab to determine the committee, date, and time of the hearing then go to this link to find and click on the video for the hearing.


Resources:

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Interstate Social Work Licensure Compact


HB1035: Social Work Licensure Compact

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, 22 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 will be heard in the Senate Workforce Development Committee on Friday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.

More Legislative Session Information

NASW-ND is dedicated to keeping our members informed about North Dakota's 69th Legislative Assembly, beginning January 7, 2025. Stay updated through our advocacy page and monthly e-Blasts. Not a member yet? Join today to access exclusive updates and stay engaged throughout this important legislative session!

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Make your voice heard in the 2025 North Dakota Legislative Session by watching this Advocacy 101 training! It covers the basics of the state legislature, how the legislative session works, how to share your public testimony, and a tour of the legislative website. This training is especially geared toward those who have little or no experience with the state legislature but want to take action on issues they care about. 


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In 2025, the NASW-ND Advocacy Committee will be meeting on Fridays at 12:00 p.m. CST. We need your help to advocate for our profession and for the well-being of those we serve during this legislative session. Together, we can make a difference! For more information check out our advocacy committee webpage!

Please email info.naswnd@socialworkers.org with interest or for more information!

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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Overview of Services and Benefits for People with Developmental Disabilities

Date: Mar 05, 2025,

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Zoom

Description: This NASW-IL Northeastern District CEU presentation will provide a definition of developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD).

Presenter: Rocío Perez, LCSW, and Susan Agrawal, PhD

Cost: 2.0 CEUs / $30 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Member / $20 All Other NASW Members

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Co-Sponsorship: Understanding and Addressing Post-Incarceration Syndrome: A Clinical Approach

Date: Mar 06, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Zoom

Description: Join us for a comprehensive training on on understanding and treating Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) to better equip clinicians to best support individuals affected by incarceration to support reentry and recovery.

Cost: 3 CEUs/$75/NASW members save $10! Contact NASW-IL with your NASW ID # to register

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Tardive Dyskinesia and Other Drug-Induced Movement Disorders

Date: Monday, March 10, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CST

Speaker: Siri Mayo, PMHNP-BC

Location: Zoom

Cost: 1 CEU / $15 Nonmember / FREE NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

Description: This presentation will cover drug-induced movement disorders (DIMDs), which are caused by antipsychotic medications used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and other psychiatric conditions. It will include an overview of what DIMDs are with a practical focus on signs and symptoms to help social workers assist in the early detection of these conditions in psychiatric patients.

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NASW-ND Event: Advocacy Townhall

NASW-ND Event: Advocacy Townhall

Date: Monday, March 17

Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Video Conference Program: Zoom

Presenter(s): Alison Traynor (NASW-ND President), Jennie Cornell (NASW-ND President-Elect)

Description: Please join NASW-ND President and President-elect, Alison Traynor and Jennie Cornell, for a discussion about social work legislation in the state of North Dakota and how it will affect you.

Cost: FREE NASW-ND Members/$5 Non-Members

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The Evolving Threat to Social Workers – And How to Protect Yourself

Date: March 18th, 2025

Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM CT

Location: Zoom

Description: A decade ago, Social Work Today described how social workers experience dangerous situations in their profession. Since then, the danger has greatly increased. One social worker told us her biggest concern was a client following her home. Today, any client can find their social worker’s address with a five-minute Google search. You go to great lengths to preserve your clients’ privacy – you need to be just as vigilant about your own. Our presentation provides strategies that individuals and organizations can implement that would result in a safer home and work environment.

Speaker: Ron Zayas
For more than three decades, Ron Zayas has been an entrepreneur focused on innovative security and technology solutions. His forward-thinking approach to the protection of personal data inspired the founding of Ironwall by Incogni. In addition to addressing the Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Attorneys General on issues of Internet privacy and security, Ron is a frequent speaker and blogger on the future of online safety technology.

Cost: 1 CEU / $20 Nonmember / Free NASW Member / Free for students (no CEUs)

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Clinical Group Supervision in Social Work

Date: Mar 24, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Zoom Meeting

Description: Covers the basics of clinical supervision in a group format, examines the purpose and function of supervision, and best practices and strategies for effective group supervision.

Presenter: Jackie Anderson-Carter, PhD, LCSW

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

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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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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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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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