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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.
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.
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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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Legislators were 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.
NASW-ND is pleased to announce that HB 1430 was defeated on the Senate floor on March 27, with a vote of 22 in support and 25 in opposition. This victory upholds ethical standards in social work, safeguarding both practitioners and the individuals they support.
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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 linked NASW website.
HB 1035 was signed by the governor on March 18th.
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!
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.
please email info.naswnd@socialworkers.org with interest or for more information!
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.
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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
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)
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
Cost: This NASW Social Work Student Event Series is free to all to attend.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm CDT
Presenter: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Cost: 1.5 CEUs* (fulfills IL Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Training requirement)
Description: Currently, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with dementia. Individuals and families are struggling with how to navigate getting a diagnosis, living with dementia, and obtaining support. Participants will learn about four common dementia diagnoses, the diagnostic process including screening and assessment, effective communication strategies, understanding behavior and dementia care management and care planning, and supported decision making.
Mental Health Professionals & Implicit Bias
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm CDT
Presenter: Sithara Stohr, LCSW, Benjamin Durchslag, LCSW
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.
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
Date: Apr 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM CDT – 4:00 PM CDT
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.
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
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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