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Termination: Ending the Therapeutic Relationship-Avoiding …

WEBAbandonment. Abandonment is a specific form of malpractice that can occur in the context of a mental health professional’s termination of services. Abandonment, …

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When a Client Threatens the Therapist: Guidelines for Mitigating Risk

WEBWhen the threat to others turns toward the therapist. In the execution of legal or ethical duties, therapists may become an additional, or even the main, focus of anger …

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New Practice Alert: New Federal Rule Provides Patients With …

WEBBy October 6, 2022, health care providers must also be able to share health information via a patient’s third-party application such as a smart phone. As a result, …

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Working with Children: The Many Layers of Consent to Treat

WEBConclusions. Working with children requires an understanding of when parental consent is required and whether both parents and, in some cases, the child, …

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Letter To The Editor: NASW can and should do more to advocate …

WEBGreetings – In an effort to meet the grand challenge of “advancing long, healthy and productive lives,” the NASW can and should do more to advocate for access …

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The Countdown Begins: California Advancing and Innovating Medi …

WEBBy Jason Bloome . After postponing it’s start due to COVID-19, California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) plans to implement California Advancing …

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New Practice Perspective on HBAI Codes · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WEBA new practice perspective was recently posted on NASW’s website: Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention (HBAI) CPT Codes identify and address the …

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Legal Issues in Health Insurance Audits · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WEBThis article discusses some of the issues involved in retrospective audits of mental health records. A retrospective audit occurs when a health insurer reviews past …

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Social Work and Recent Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court

WEBThe Fifth Circuit issued a decision that affirmed the Texas federal district court’s order. In a split 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s …

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Urge Your U.S. Senators to Pass the Women’s Health Protection …

WEBOn May 9th, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 (S.4132). The Senate will be considering the bill as soon …

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8 Ethical Considerations for Starting a Telehealth Practice

WEBIt may also incorporate the use of electronic data and client record keeping management tools, the use of wearable technology, and apps. Prior to starting a …

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6 Key Skills That Can Make or Break Your Social Work Career

WEBMost of us are usually within arms’ reach of our computer or phone, so this can be a great way of ensuring we stay on track. 3. Communication. Communication can …

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Quick Reference Guide for Responding to a Subpoena

WEBMembers of NASW who have purchased professional liability insurance through NASW’s Assurance Services, Inc. generally have policy coverage that includes …

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New Continuing Education Requirement · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WEBOne such bill, AB 1759 (Chapter 520, Statutes of 2022), was signed by Governor Newsom on September 25, 2022. This bill will require applicants for licensure …

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Announcement: OSHPD's Healthcare Workers Development …

WEBThe Healthcare Workforce Division (HWDD) administers programs that improve access to health care in underserved areas of California. The programs support …

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BBS Announcement: New California Laws Going Into Effect In 2021

WEBA A. From the Board of Behavioral Sciences of California: There are several law changes that became effective in 2021 that will affect Board of Behavioral Sciences’ …

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The Social Worker and Gun Violence · NASWCANEWS.ORG

WEBAmerican civilian society is awash in small arms of all shapes and sizes. The United States has the world’s highest civilian gun ownership, an estimated 90 firearms …

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CalSWEC Appoints Dr. E. Maxwell Davis as New Director

WEBFollowing a national search, the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. E. Maxwell Davis as the new …

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Legal Considerations When a Client Dies by Suicide

WEBBy Elizabeth M. Felton, JD, LICSW, Associate Counsel and Carolyn I. Polowy, JD, General Counsel Introduction. Since 1999, suicide has been recognized as …

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Historic Gift Presented to USC School of Social Work

WEBSocial work pioneer—and two-time USC alumna—Suzanne Dworak-Peck has given an historic $60 million gift to USC. Her gift will endow

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