Welcome
Welcome to the official web site for the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The NASW is the largest organization of professional social workers in the world and the state of Oklahoma. Over 1,100 members participate in eight branches throughout Oklahoma.
NASW-OK works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social practices.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
NASW-OK DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE!!!
March 6, 2012
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Congratulations!!
Dr. Herman Curiel will be honored as a NASW Social Work Pioneer on October 22, 2011 by the NASW Foundation at a celebration in Washington, D.C. Please forward your own congratulations to Dr. Curiel who has made a huge difference in the lives of many clients and students during his time as a professional social worker and educator.
Congratulations to the following new officers of NASW-OK:
Sharolyn Wallace--President Elect
Nanette L. Waller--Vice President
Alice Sanders--Graduate Student Representative
Jennifer Louise Griffin--Undergraduate Student Representative
Erin Koos--Central Branch Chair
Barbara Tunney--Cleveland Branch Additional Representative
Suzanne Koenig--Muskogee Branch Chair
Frannie Hale--NE Branch Chair
Kylene Rehder--NW Branch Chair
NEW CCNLI Reps are:
Carol Bridges--SE Branch
Amie Koehn--Tulsa Branch
Rachelle Hardin-Moniz--Cleveland Co. Branch
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2012!!!
NASW-OK ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE
MARCH 25-27, 2012
Exhibitor Information Here! For Profit Organizations and Not for Profit Organizations.
LOOKING FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS!
Click here if you would like to submit a proposal to present at the 2012 Annual State Conference!
Medicare Changes
Each calendar year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announces Medicare policy changes. The practice perspective, 2011 Medicare Changes for Clinical Social Workers (click) discusses 2011 Medicare changes affecting clinical social workers who are Medicare providers.
MARCH 27-29, 2011 ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2011 Annual State Conference and made it a great success!! Special thanks to the Sponsors and Exhibitors for all their contributions and for adding to the success. Below are the powerpoints from presenters that have been sent in to this point. (Others may be coming soon)
#1 Parents, Disability, Change --- Steven P. Wells, Ph.D., LCSW
#3 Making Our Communities Veteran Friendly --- Dr. Lanny Endicott
#9Introduction to Motivational Interviewing --- Steven P. Wells, Ph.D., LCSW
#11 Oklahoma Healthcare Authority: Change and Opportunities --- Leah S. Taylor, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT
#15Social Networking for Association Membership --- Stacey R. Butler, BSW, NASW-OK Intern
#16 Self-Care for the Professional Helper --- Dr. Lanny Endicott
#19 Closing a Private Practice; Preparation, Details, Ethics --- Hugh G. Clark Ph.D., LMSW
#20 Play Therapy and Traumatized Children --- Sharolyn Wallace, Ph.D., LCSW
#22 Social Work Licensure - Requirements, Legislation, and Policy Update --- James M. Marks, MSW, LCSW
Oklahoma Temporary High Risk Pool - Tanya Case
Congratulations to our 2010/2011 Awardees:
Annette Prince, LCSW, JD----Social Worker of the Year
Khylee Forgety----Social Work Graduate Student of the Year
Maureen Herd----Social Work Undergraduate Student of the Year
Patricia B. Fennell, MSW, ACSW----Lifetime Achievement
Representative Pam Peterson----Public Elected Official of the Year
David Blatt, Ph.D.----Public Citizen of the Year
Army OneSource
We’re proud to announce that National Association of Social Workers, Oklahoma Chapter is collaborating with Army OneSource, a community outreach program supported by the U.S. Army, to raise awareness of the unique challenges of Military life on our Service Members and their Families, and address the growing demand for behavioral health services. Our formal campaign will be launched at the upcoming 35th Annual State Conference.
For those of you attending the conference, stop by the campaign booth to pick up information on this growing public health issue and sign up to participate. The campaign is offering a series of online courses—at no charge--to help primary care physicians, case workers, mental health providers, and other professionals - who may see a veteran or family member on an unrelated issue - develop a better understanding of the culture in which Veterans and their Families live and work. These courses also provide best practices for identifying, assessing, and treating mental health problems that result from the trauma of war.
Click here to open a slide which gives information about the program.
Click here to see a demo module on Treating the Invisible Wounds of War Series: Part 1 - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
NASW-OK Day at the Legislature!!!
150 Social Work Students and Practitioners came together at the Oklahoma State Capitol on March 10, 2011 for the annual NASW-OK Legislative Day. Participants were given excellent information regarding advocacy by Sandra Harrison from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Mary Jo Kinzie, chair of PACE-OK also related information to those in attendance regarding the efforts of PACE-OK in getting officials elected to office who reflect the values of professional Social Workers. Senator Constance Johnson ended the morning with an inspiring talk regarding the importance of social workers and their involvement in the politics of Oklahoma. After a box lunch catered by Ingrid's Kitchen, the participants went and observed in the galleries of both the House and the Senate and then many of the participants went and visited with the elected officials from their home districts. The day was quite educational and hopefully strengthened the voice of social workers across Oklahoma.
Click Here to see Pictures from the Day!!!
Click Here to see Sandra Harrison's Powerpoint Presentation!
HELP NASW-OK!
Use the above link to search the internet and a donation will be made to NASW-OK. A percentage of every purchase you make online using the Goodshop link here will be sent to NASW-OK. There is no charge for you to use the search engine. Enjoy searching.
NASW-OK members:
Be sure to check the job bank regularly. It is updated whenever new jobs come in!
Policy and Practice Lecture Series announced by OKDHS Department of Planning, Research, and Statistics and University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management.
RESPONSE TO PAYSCALE SALARY STUDY
Here’s the Huffington Post link to NASW’s response on the Payscale salary study. Also, here is the press release that is now posted on the SocialWorkers.org site and is being sent to targeted journalists across the country.
IN MEMORY:
SHERRI FINIK 1948-2010
JACQUELINE HAHN 1942-2010
LINDA MERLENE GOEN 1948-2010
PAM SNEED 1955-2010
MARY MARGARET WIMBERLY DIGGDON WHEELER 1935-2010
SANDRA COIT
KAREN FLANAGAN 1951-2010
MARTHA KENDALL HOLMES 1945-2011
Welcome New Members (DECEMBER 2011):
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Kristin Adams
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Amanda Dawn Arp
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Scott Edward Cadenhead
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Casi M. Dowdy
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Kathryn Diane Jones
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Reshawnda Lei Morris
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Tyffany Osborn
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Matt Neil Payne
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Taylor Rae Spyres
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Charity Swenson
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Deanna Wasson
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Click the link below to see the November 2010 Newsletter.
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Mary Jo Kinzie, Executive Director
2200 NW 50th St., Suite 111 E, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
OFFICE: (405) 286-4540
FAX: (405) 286-4543
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