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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 1h

New #Naswil Job Alert! Clarity Clinic - Loop or Arlington Heights is hiring Program Supervisor, LCSW (IOP/PHP). Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 22h

It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?

Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT

Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 1d

Join the #Naswil Social Work Book Club and earn CEUs for reading books like the current October thru December selection, 'More or Less Maddy," by Lisa Genova. Learn more at: bit.ly/3YYoaPD

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Lawmakers are back in Springfield this week!

If you haven’t contacted your IL senator yet, now’s the time—urge them to VOTE YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.

📢 Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1

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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 1d

LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Join us for 2 days of virtual learning at the 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.

Register TODAY at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 5d

1 WEEK TO GO! Join us for Latte & Launch on Sat. 11/08 from 8–10am at Golden Hour Bake House in Springfield, IL. Join NASW-IL West Central Disrict Chair Hannah Rovey and a panel of clinicians for a frank, forum-style talk on launching your private practice. Register at: bit.ly/4pbfr8q

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Less than 1 week left!

Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.

Without action, care access suffers.

📢 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/4nTenF1

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 6d

ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Alzheimer’s & Dementias CEU Training 🧠
Nov 20 | 2–3:30 pm CDT (Zoom) – Instructor: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Earn 1.5 CEUs and meet Illinois Alzheimer’s/dementias training requirement.

Learn more & sign up: [https://bit.ly/4plobZK]

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 7d

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Join us for next month's 2-day 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.

Register before Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 7d

We are proud to announce our 2025 NASW-IL Social Worker of the Year: Franshandra Owens, MSW, LCSW.

Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.

🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH

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NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 7d

We’re proud to honor Dr. Darby J. Morhardt, PhD, LCSW as the 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.

Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 7d

NASW-IL strongly opposes recent ICE operations in the Chicago area that are causing trauma in our communities.

We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.

Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 10d

Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair reimbursement rates for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.

Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 12d

Considering the alternative pathway to clinical licensure that does not require the ASWB clinical exam? Read "Don't Miss Your Window: Key Deadline Approaching for LCSW Licensure Alternative to the ASWB Clinical Exam," to find out if it affects you and what you need to do: bit.ly/3TLGfO8

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 12d

JUST ANNOUNCED! Join #Naswil Three Rivers District Chair Cordelia Miller Muhammad for this holiday cookie buffet meet & greet. Join in on a discussion on how AI is shaping the future of social work. FREE to attend!

RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 14d

It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?

Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT

Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 18d

1 week to go! ☕

Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.

This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.

Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.

Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 19d

LAST CHANCE! ⏳ **Registration closes Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00am CT**

Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.

Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.

📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 20d

New #Naswil Job Alert! Parkland College is hiring a Counselor Non-Tenure-Track Faculty.

Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 21d

"A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American."

Read #NASW Policy Advisor Mel Wilson's analysis of the shutdown on Social Work Blog: bit.ly/48dkzTs

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 21d

ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Discover the power of the new DISC Family Assessment for stronger family therapy.
Join Dr. Susan Cain, LCSW, on Oct 16 for a 3-hour training.
🎓 3.0 CEUs | Zoom | 🔗 **Register today:** bit.ly/3YxqrkQ
Registration closes @9am on 09/14

Turn insights into impact.

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 26d

#NASW celebrates 70 years! 🎉 Since 1955, we’ve uplifted social work through bold advocacy, a new brand identity, and member stori
es. We also honor 65 years of the NASW Code of Ethics. Here’s to the next 70! ✨
#SocialWork #NASW70 #SocialJustice
bit.ly/3KwjV9I

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 27d

New #Naswil Job Alert! VOA Illinois is hiring a High Risk Intervention Specialist. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5

NASW-Illinois Chapter @naswil.bsky.social · 28d

It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?

Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT

Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP