Jeremy Arp, MSW, ACSW
Executive Director, NASW-WA
(he/him)
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VOTE in Chapter Elections!
Thank you for voting! The Chapter will announce the election results in the mid-May!
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Social Security Practice Update
Social workers play integral roles in helping clients across the life span understand, access, and navigate Social Security benefits. Read this NASW Practice Alert for updates on Social Security field office reopenings and other recent developments within the Social Security Administration and to learn about NASW advocacy related to Social Security.
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Legislative Alerts
The Improving Access to Mental Health Act (S. 870/H.R. 2035) will:
- Increase Medicare Reimbursement Rates for CSWs: The bill aligns Medicare payment for CSWs with that of most other non-physician providers by increasing the reimbursement rate from 75% to 85% of the physician fee schedule.
- Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF): Currently, independent CSWs who are not employed by the SNF are unable to seek reimbursement under Medicare Part B for providing psychotherapy services to SNF residents receiving care under Medicare Part A. S. 870/H.R. 2035 would rectify this problem by excluding CSW services from SNF consolidated billing.
- Increase Supports for Medicare Beneficiaries Coping with Physical Health Conditions: Although Health and Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) services are within the scope of practice for CSWs, Medicare currently only reimburses CSWs for the “diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.” S. 870/H.R. 2035 would broaden this narrow definition of CSW services to enable CSWs to receive Medicare reimbursement for HBAI services, which are cognitive, behavioral, social, and psychophysiological interventions to prevent, treat, and improve physical health and well-being.
On March 30, 2022, NASW and the School Social Work Association of America, in collaboration with the Congressional Social Work Caucus sponsored a Virtual Congressional Briefing titled, The Critical Need for School Social Workers: Improving Student Success through H.R. 7037.
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Poor People's Campaign: Calls to Action!
For those that missed the April 27th webinar, there is another opportunity to watch “When you lift from the bottom, everybody rises!” Social Work and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival."
The contemporary Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival aims to eradicate the interlocking systemic injustices of poverty, racism, militarism, and environmental devastation; it also confronts the false moral narrative that sustains them. Social workers involved in the Poor People’s Campaign have found that it enhances the effectiveness and ethical dimensions of their daily work from the clinic to the community and from direct practice to policy and research. In this webinar we explore how and why that happens, and the ways that the campaign turns pain into power for lasting change. Click here for more information about the May 27th event featuring: SWEPT (Social Workers Ending Poverty Together) with hosts SWAA (Social Welfare Action Alliance), NWRU (National Welfare Rights Union), and NUH (National Union of the Homeless).
Take five minutes to tell the WA PPC campaign how you want to engage as a supporter! Fill out our supporter survey here!
RSVP to travel to DC or tune in virtually for the Mass Assembly and Moral March on Washington, DC June 18th, 2022 right here!
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Interested in Becoming a School Social Worker?
This is a growing field in Washington and the Washington Association of School Social Workers and NASW-WA want you to know about this opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to work in the school setting!
Join NASW for a webinar on May 3, titled So You Want to be a School Social Worker: What New School Social Workers Need to Know. This is a free one-hour event with great speakers.
Tina Cook, MSW, UW-Tacoma School Social Work Faculty Field Advisor
Michelle Bagshaw, MSW, UW School Social Work Faculty Field Advisor
Jeremy Arp, MSW, Executive Director, NASW Washington Chapter
Liz Nelson, MSW, Past-President, WASSW
If you are interested in school social work, whether you are a social worker in another setting at this time or you are an MSW student exploring your employment interests, this is an opportunity to learn about the rewarding field of school social work and join a discussion about this field in the state of Washington.
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Call for Presenters
Are you interested in presenting a workshop for NASW-WA? We have an open call for presenters (live, virtual, or recorded). Click here for more information about what we're looking for: https://www.nasw-wa.org/request-for-proposals
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NASW Foundation's Professional Social Worker Pin Program
It is that time of year to recognize graduating students at commencement with a silver-plated or gold-plated NASW Professional Social Worker Pin from the NASW Foundation!
Pins are just $10 apiece for silver-plated pins and $25 for gold-plated pins for schools of social work bulk orders (five or more pins). The pin instills pride in the profession, distinguishes social work from other programs on campus, and builds loyalty to your school.
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