National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
A bill was introduced in the CT legislature that would have allowed individuals with an undergraduate and/or master's degree in human services, counseling or related field to be licensed without exam as a LCSW to work in hospitals, nursing homes and home-health agencies.
The purpose of this bill was to open up the LCSW credentialing to a large segment of human service workers, and by doing so would have made a travesty of the LCSW statute.
NASW/CT immediately took action to keep this bill from being considered by the Public Health Committee where the bill was assigned. Last week, the NASW/CT chapter membership was informed by the ranking member on the Public Health Committee that the bill will not be taken up this session. As the legislation session approaches in your respective states, it is important to stay informed.
If you are not a member of the NASW, consider joining your local chapter today and get involved. Learn more about the NASW or contact your Smith NASW Student Ambassador, Jacqueline Ortiz Miller, A18.