Dr. Angelo Mcclain

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NASW-MD, through advocacy, education and collaboration with diverse stakeholders and guided by its Code of Ethics will: Promote social justice, promote the social work profession, support professional development of social workers and advance professional social work standards. Congrats, LBSWs By Daphne McClellan, PhD, MSW Welcome, Dr. Angelo McClain id you know that there are 725 bach- he Maryland Chapter had two elor level social workers in Maryland opportunities in recent months Dlicensed as LSWAs? Since multi- to welcome Angelo McClain, level licensure began in Maryland, these in- T the new national CEO of NASW. Dr. dividuals have been known as Licensed Social McClain accepted the reigns of our orga- Work Associates. How many other profes- nization in May and hit the ground run- sionals with bachelor degrees are known as as- ning. Though Dr. McClain has been a sociates? Teachers with a bachelor’s degree are longtime member of NASW he was not teachers, and nurses with a bachelor’s degree particularly active in its day-to-day op- are nurses. Even though the MSW is considerations at either the state or national lev- ered the “accepted” social work degree and is el. Therefore he set himself the goal of preferred for certain social work tasks, there visiting with national and chapter leaders are many important social work jobs which around the country. can be performed by a person with a BSW. We were fortunate to have Dr. Mc- To refer to such persons as associates is de- Clain spend a day in July visiting the meaning. One important change which went Maryland Chapter office. He was met by into effect on October 1st, due to the amend- a contingent of board members, commit- ed Social Work Practice Act, was a change tee representatives and staff who helped in the title of bachelor level social workers. him become acquainted with our chapter The official designation is now LBSW (Li- and our activities. censed Bachelor Social Worker), rather than On Sunday, October 20, Dorothy Har- LSWA. This change, which was suggested by ris, a chapter member and a former na- the NASW-MD Chapter, reflects the fact that tional president hosted a soiree at her these social workers have a college degree and lovely home in Columbia in Dr. Mc- l-r: Dr. Angelo McClain, Danielle Spears, Sara Sirotkin and Dean Jesse Harris are professionals in their own right. This may Clain’s honor. The honoree was met by require a small expense for new business cards, various NASW pioneers as well as cur- but hopefully it is offset by rightful pride in the rent and former deans and social work new title. Congratulations to all LBSWs! program directors from several universities. In addition to Dorothy Harris, an-

L h a s other former national president, Ruth i u r e r Mayden, was also present. t The fall weather was wonderful, the ma

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lease food was scrumptious and the home was e p .S. POSTAGE t Permit #5507Permit Baltimore, MD U Non-Profit Org. right out of HGTV. Maryland certainly dad made a great impression on our new chief executive. Thank you, Dorothy! Dr. McClain is interested in hearing from any NASW member who has a sug- Dorothy Harris and Ruth Mayden l-r: Judith Schagrin, Dr. Joan Levy Zlotnik, Dr. Joy Ernst gestion or question. He can be reached at (Hood College) and Dr. Daphne McClellan [email protected] Diagnostic Formulation Using DSM-5 Criteria

By Carlton E. Munson, PhD, LCSW-C DSM training. Dr. Munson is currently work- 2013. This article is the second in a series of ing on a new edition of his book on use of the information articles about use of the DSM- Dr. Munson is Profes- DSM-5. This article is part of a series of articles 5. The DSM-5 includes major and minor sor of Social Work at the to assist social workers in transitioning to the use changes. One major change is the elimina- University of Maryland of DSM-5. tion of the multiaxial system and conver- School of Social Work. The opinions expressed in this article are not sion to a ”nonaxial documentation of diag- He is author of the Men- associated with the policies or positions of the nosis” (APA, 2013, pp. 16-17). This article tal Health Diagnostic American Psychiatric Association or the Nation- illustrates a model for creating a diagnostic Desk Reference that is a al Association of Social Workers formulation based on guidelines explained guide to using the DSM- in the “Introduction” and “Use of the IV-TR and he participat- Introduction Manual” sections of DSM-5. ed in the American Psychiatric Association field The latest edition of the Diagnostic and trials for the DSM-5. He has 30 years expe- Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth rience teaching psychopathology and providing Edition (DSM-5) was released on May 18, National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter Suite 100 5750 Executive Drive, MD 21228 Baltimore, DSM-5 Continued on page 14 Page 2 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013

Pi res dENt’s Report

Greetings to Our Members NASW-MD By Cherie Cannon, Bo ard of Directors LCSW-C C HERIE CANNON President he fall season marks not only a 4. Meet the needs of our current members; the MD General Assembly this session that CHristine garland change in the weather, but a busy and will have an impact on social workers and President-Elect Ttime for the Chapter. Since the last 5. Develop new and interesting CEU train- those we serve. Social Workers are needed newsletter, the Chapter has been engaged ings. to testify in Annapolis and/or provide expert anna williams in many activities. In July, Dr. Angelo Mc- I mention these goals because we would advice on how the social work community Vice President Clain, NASW CEO visited the Chapter like your input. We welcome your ideas would be impacted by a particular piece of office and received briefings from the fol- and support in implementing these goals in legislation. Meetings are typically held on erin walton lowing committees: Mentoring, Children, the coming year. In September, over 250 Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Chapter of- Treasurer Youth, and Families (CYF), and Aging. He mental health professionals attended the fice. For those who cannot attend the meet- shannon shaw was very impressed with the committees’ Eighth Annual Clinical Conference at the ings in person, we welcome you to partici- Recording Secretary numerous accomplishments and by the Maritime Institute. The conference eval- pate via conference call. Call the Chapter committee members’ dedication to serve. uations were very positive, and attendees office for details and meeting dates. mike luginbill In August, the annual board retreat was were pleased with the variety of present- Finally, social workers continue to face Southern MD Representative held at Bon Secours. The retreat was well ers, topics, and the location of the confer- tough challenges with the recent govern- ANITA ROZAS attended by both the Chapter board mem- ence as well. ment shutdown, a divided Congress, the Western MD Representative bers and committee chairs. As a group, we In November, the Chapter’s Legislative Affordable Care Act, and uncertainty on developed these five goals with objectives Committee will begin its preparations for many fronts. Let’s embrace these difficult lisa connors to concentrate on in the coming year: the coming MD General Assembly session. times and consider them to be an opportu- devon hyde 1. Increase membership; We are looking for people to serve on this nity to demonstrate the value of the social Suburban MD Representatives 2. Connect with current members; very important and time-sensitive commit- work profession and the resiliency of social 3. Generate revenue; tee. There are a number of bills going before workers. rebecca demattia angela blake Eastern Shore Representatives

DONNA WELLS Executive kim flash Director’s paulette hendricks Report Metro Baltimore Representatives kimberly solovy Give a Little, Get a Lot Graduate Student Representative

By Daphne McClellan, danielle bouchard Ph.D., MSW U ndergraduate Student Representative

NASW-MD would like to open by thanking each professional development of social work- board members and members of PACE (our O ffice Staff and every one of you for your mem- ers and advance professional social work political action committee). We currently bership in NASW. I know that during standards.” We take this mission very seri- have board vacancies in Western Maryland I Dpa hne McClellan, Ph.D. difficult economic times it is easy to look ously and each year your board of directors and Southern Maryland; these two posi- Executive Director at one’s obligations and choose to let go of matches its annual goals and objectives to tions can be filled immediately by an ap- some magazine subscriptions, some char- the mission of the organization. pointment by the chapter president. Also John Kosta ities you have been supporting, or some Everything we do: legislative advocacy, within this paper you will find a call for Deputy Director organizational dues. I have done it my- practice committees, collaborating with nominations for the elections which will self, so I appreciate the fact that you choose BSWE and schools of social work, con- be held in the spring. Each branch will jenni williams tinuing education, chapter publications need a new branch rep at that time. Could Director of Communications to maintain your membership in NASW. and Continuing Education Thank you! and alerts advances one or another part of you serve and represent your branch? If Here at the Maryland Chapter office we our mission. It is a big job and we depend so, please send an email to nasw.md@ve- continue to work hard to meet the needs on our membership to do it well. rizon.net and we will send you a nomina- We cannot make good decisions about of you, our members, and to live up to our Give some thought to the part of our tion form. which candidates to support if PACE does mission as an organization. Every time mission which speaks most directly to you! Next year, 2014, is a big election year in not have representatives from all areas of you receive the Maryland Social Worker, our Then call the chapter office and volunteer Maryland. All seats in the General Assem- the state. If you are interested in electoral mission statement is printed right on the to serve on a committee, teach a class, serve bly will be voted on. PACE, which stands politics, please consider serving on PACE. masthead: “NASW-MD, through advo- on our board of directors, testify before the for Political Action for Candidate Elec- Call Daphne at (410) 788-1066 ext. 16. cacy, education and collaboration with di- legislature, write an article for the newspa- tion is the organization which represents Become an active member of your pro- verse stakeholders and guided by its Code per, etc. We need you and we want your you and the social work profession at the fessional organization. As your grand- of Ethics will: Promote social justice, pro- input! state electoral level. This group is chaired mother always said, “you only get out of mote the social work profession, support Right now our most urgent needs are for by Dr. Jim Kunz from McDaniel College. something what you put into it!” Join Us in Being SOCIAL Workers! Log on. Learn more. nasw-md.org FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 3

8th Annual Fall Clinical Conference: Letter to the Editor A Continued Success Editor: By Jenni Williams gan holding our Annual Conference there attended workshops in our lineup. Because I live in West Virginia (and will do so again this year March 20- The highest attendance for any work- nce again, and not surprisingly, 21, 2014). shop at the conference was for Dr. Carlton but work full- time in Maryland, I this year’s Fall Clinical Confer- Our keynote speaker this year was Dr. Munson’s “DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria and have maintained my social work li- Oence was highly praised and well Siddharth Shah, and his address, “Resilien- Diagnostic Formulation Strategies (Parts I cense in both states. Several years attended by nearly 300 social workers, cy for Everyone: A Neuro-scientific and Com- and II)”, an all day workshop on Thursday, ago, I was reading through the West LCPCs, psychologists, counselors, and so- munity-Based Approach to Adversity” was that brought to light the detailed changes Virginia social work regulations and cial work students. Special thanks go out hailed as being inspirational and thought- in the new DSM-5, which was released in noticed a status called “emeritus”. It to all of our presenters, vendors, advertis- provoking, and Dr. Shah was described May of 2013. was explained as applicable to “those ers, board and committee members, and as “warm and welcoming” and “incred- Other workshop topics included two full persons who hold a valid West Vir- the NASW-MD staff. Everyone involved ibly knowledgeable.” He also presented days of supervision training; four work- ginia social work license and who continues to work hard to make the con- two additional workshops over the two- shops on addictions; additional disaster are in good standing with the Board ference one with workshops that are time- day conference which were very popular mental health workshops, juvenile issues, of Social Work Examiners, who can ly, interesting, and applicable to the prac- among attendees. forensics, trauma, private practice, and four tice of the attendees. This year, NASW-MD teamed up with ethics workshops. document at least 20 years of em- The conference was held on September the Red Cross to offer certification to be- Next year’s conference will be held on ployment as a social worker, AND 26th and 27th at the Maritime Institute of come a Disaster Mental Health First Re- September 18-19, 2014, so make sure you have retired from full –time prac- Technology in Linthicum Heights. This sponder, and Friday’s all-day training mark your calendar now. You won’t want tice as a social worker. Once grant- venue gets so many praises for the con- which consisted of two classes, “Founda- to miss it. Thank you to everyone who ed Emeritus status, the licensee is venient location, wonderful food choices, tions of Disaster Mental Health” and “Psy- helped make this year’s conference such a fully exempted from requirements and beautiful campus, that in 2013 we be- chological First Aid” were two of the best great success! for continuing social work education, and may continue in the active practice of social work for up to 20 hours per week. A reduced license renewal fee is charged.” I immediately reviewed the MD statutes to see if MD has an emeritus status. There is no such designation. I then emailed the MD Board seeking guidance on how to get such a designation added to our regulations. I was told an emeritus sta- Daphne and volunteers help conference Jennifer Klinger, Private Practice Siddharth Shah giving keynote address. attendees sign in. Committee chair, answers questions tus had been considered in the past, from attendees. but the Board was not interested in adopting an emeritus status. Part of my interest in this issue Nominate Now for the comes from observing my mother, I who was also a licensed social work- 2014 NASW-MD ANNUAL AWARDS! NOMINATE er and worked several hours a week YOU! until her passing at the age of 73. Recognize Your Fellow Social Workers and a Local Citizen She had retired from her state social work job after 35 years and loved her It’s time again to recognize and hon- the profession, earned the respect of contribute to the de- little part time job. However, accu- or your fellow Maryland Chapter mem- fellow social workers and represented velopment of able, mulating the required 40 hours of bers, student members, and a local citizen well the professional ethics of social efficient and well- continuing education credits every who have made outstanding contribu- work. Lifetime Achievement Award versed future social two years to maintain her license tions to the profession or the communi- nominees should, additionally, be in- work professionals, was very financially and physical- ty. The awards, which will be present- dividuals who have a significant span and who have made ly draining for her. Wouldn’t it ed at NASW-MD’s Annual Social Work of achievement over his/her career that the field experience Month conference to be held on March 21, distinguishes them and a long legacy of a meaningful one. have been wonderful if she could 2014, include Social Worker of the Year, commitment to the profession. • Nominees for the have utilized this emeritus status? MSW and BSW Social Work Students • Nominees for the 2014 Social Work 2014 Maryland Citi- Many of us who are younger and of the Year, Social Work Educator of the Educator of the Year and Social Work zen of the Year cannot be members of working full time have difficulty Year, the Social Work Lifetime Achieve- Field Instructor of the Year must edu- the social work profession. Individu- amassing the 40 hours of continu- ment Award, Public Citizen Award, and cate the public about the unique quali- als nominated must have made specific ing education. As we look toward Social Work Field Instructor of the Year. fications and diverse professional activ- outstanding contributions to the human our retirement, I am sure many of Please note that, with the exception of the ities of social workers and must support services field and have personally repre- us plan to continue working in the Public Citizen Award, nominees must be high standards for training in social sented ethics compatible with those de- field part time. Having this emeri- a current member in good standing with work education. The Educator of the fined in the NASW Code of Ethics. tus status would take such a burden NASW-Maryland Chapter (it is okay if Year must advance the body of social Please visit our website, www.nasw- off of those of us who just want to they join now). Don’t miss this opportu- work knowledge through research and md.org, for the nomination form or keep a foot in the door and maintain nity to say thanks and lift up colleagues publication. Additionally, nominees contact Daphne McClellan, at 410-788- our licenses upon retirement. Please who have done so much for the profession for Social Work Field Instructor of the 1066, ext. 16 (or [email protected]), and their communities! Year should be individuals who have join me as I work with NASW to to request a nomination form or further add an emeritus status to our social demonstrated an outstanding adeptness information. Please include a statement work regulations in Maryland. I Criteria for these awards include: at providing the professional support, of 350 words or less telling us why you mentorship and knowledge neces- will need the support of all of our • Nominees for the 2014 Social Worker believe your nominee deserves the award sary to ensure field experiences which members to make this happen. of the Year Award, Lifetime Achieve- and those contributions the individual ment Award, and Social Work Students has made that makes him or her unique; Sincerely, (BSW & MSW) of the Year Awards, Deadline for attach additional sheets to the form, if Anita Rozas, ACSW, LCSW-C must have made significant and out- submission of nominations necessary. Please also be sure to include a standing contributions to the profession current resume for your nominee. Western MD Board Representative is Friday, February 14 Cumberland, MD of social work, displayed leadership in 2014! Page 4 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013

The History Column Race and Social Progress

By Harris Chaiklin Then and Now

ne of the unanswered ques- til the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. tables. What awaited them later was quite tributed writing supplies and the other items tions about the struggle for ra- Like many jobs that became open to blacks different. The rigidly segregated army did the YMCA provided to soldiers. Ocial equality is why important and females during the war, these were lost not like having women working with men. The field secretaries were a well-educat- events have been forgotten (Chandler after the war, but the precedent was there and The black troops in Europe were not ed group and were highly patriotic. They 1995). Who remembers Booker T. Wash- that did not go away. organized as combat troops but as ser- showed great resourcefulness and skill. ington’s 1901 dinner with Theodore Roo- Two of the women, Addie Hunton and vice troops. They unloaded ships, collect- One of the more prized things the Y did sevelt at the White House? Here he pushed Kathryn Johnson, wrote a book about their ed garbage, buried the dead, and did all the was to build little recreation huts. Black his program for blacks to be provided re- experience (Hunton and Johnson 1920). “dirty” tasks needed to maintain a camp. secretaries had great difficulty getting sup- sources so they could handle their own so- The third is hardly mentioned. Chandler’s Their officers were mainly white southern- plies to build them. In true army fashion, cial and economic development. This was (Chandler 1995) article sums up their ex- ers who acted toward them more like over- they scrounged supplies from all over camp a realistic idea, because until the 1890s perience. The part of her title in quotes seers than military leaders. It was not un- and built a first rate hut which included the most skilled jobs such as plumber or tin- conveys the women’s views on race, “… til almost the end of the war that the army much sought after “wet” capability where smith had been performed by blacks who that biting stinging thing which ever shad- formed two segregated infantry divisions. the men could have hot chocolate or tea. learned these trades as slaves. The rise of ows us.” They were not shrinking violets. They were not allowed to fight with white These huts were used for many things such segregation took these positions away. The It took a lot of intestinal fortitude for these troops but were assigned to the French, who as teaching literacy classes; helping men issue was discrimination, not lack of abil- women to take and do this job. valued them greatly as exemplary fighters. write home, sending money orders, play- ity. The visit caused a dreadful uproar in Hunton’s husband was a leader in estab- While Hunton and Johnson were on ing cards, and providing personal supplies. the country among both blacks and whites. lishing YMCA services for blacks. She of- their journey, a highly successful unit of An interesting question Chandler raises Roosevelt was not bothered by this. As a ten helped her husband. The YMCA took field secretaries in Bordeaux was suddenly is whether these workers can be consid- politician he wanted to shore up the black note of this and in 1907 hired her as a sec- ordered back to Paris because complaints ered part of social work history. She is very vote in the South. In those days almost all retary. She attracted many influential black (unspecified) had been made about them. much in that camp. Y secretaries are people blacks were Republicans. Washington, the women to the Y. From 1906-1910 she was This left the largest concentration of black who have program skills. That approach president of Tuskegee University, was the a national organizer for the National Asso- troops without service. Once they arrived, has pretty much died out in social work. most influential black man in the coun- ciation of Colored Women. Johnson was assigned to Brest (the second There are some glimmers of it in Grace try. He was to be feared by those who op- posed his segregationist view of progress. The visit established the principle that any white man and any black man could meet as equals. This marked a major change in the movement of blacks toward equality. Initially the visit was a setback. It is said to have played a role in making the film The Birth of a Nation. This biased and inaccurate cinematographic masterpiece played an important role in the resurgence of the KKK. There continues to be conflict over whether showing the film preserves an important part of cinematic development or is a racist tract that should be locked in film archives. Another forgotten event concerns YMCA executive John Mott who took the initiative in WWI to create canteens for black soldiers. The Y was segregated by race and gender. Mott’s effort led to an important event. Early in the war the YMCA hired three female black members to be overseas field advisors for the 82 black male field secretaries who were already in service. They had the additional task of observing and reporting on the conditions of black soldiers, visiting hospitals to see how D.W. Griffith’s movie, The Birth of a Nation, T he YMCA's John R. Mott Addie Hunton, co-author of Two Colored is said to have played a role in the Women and the American Expeditionary Forces black soldiers were treated, and helping ar- resurgance of the KKK. range funerals. Breaking the gender barrier (even though the secretaries were still seg- Johnson had an equally strong activ- largest concentration of black troops). She Coyle’s tradition at Western Reserve, but regated) was an event of important sym- ist background. She started out as a school was told that it was too dangerous for her for the most part social work left the pro- bolic significance. teacher and joined the NAACP when it to be there. The American command told gram skill development in group workers Seldom was the service received equal or was formed. She soon left teaching to be- her the troops were so rough they did not to Springfield College. The separation be- adequate. There were almost 200,000 segre- come a sales representative for the NAACP want to assign female secretaries there. tween program skill, group work, and so- gated black troops in France. The Y’s ser- magazine Crisis. In a few years she became This area received no service during the cial work is well illustrated at Springfield, vices to blacks were a drop in the bucket a branch organizer. She was exceeding- war. The story was purely fiction. which trains a lot of the US YMCA secre- compared to the need. There was consider- ly successful, but also began criticizing the Neither the women nor the other field taries. It also has a school of social work. able resistance toward hiring women as field preponderance of white NAACP leader- secretaries bowed to the falsehoods laid on Racial advancement in the United States secretaries among professionals in the agen- ship. For unknown reasons she was let go them. They protested in appropriate places has been difficult to track because it has cy. There were enough white supporters of in 1916. when supplies and assignments were denied not progressed forward in a straight line. gender integration to stop injustices, such as With their hiring the women began an them. Their strongest reply was to do good Rather, it has been marked both organiza- shorting supplies and denying access to other adventure in divergent racial experience. A work and not bend to the pressures placed tionally and in policy terms by twists and necessary conditions for their work. Breaking French group offered to pay their passage on them. One of the field secretaries heard turns. Some of these were steps backward. the gender barrier at the Y was a significant and booked them on a French liner. For a a white officer ranting that black soldiers In addition, advancement was often held symbolic breakthrough in the movement to- week they experienced total racial equality. were cowards and afraid to fight. He quick- up by conflict between black groups. ward equality. This was a pretty remarkable People wanted to meet them and they were ly borrowed a horse and rode to the trench- The beginning of the twentieth century act in an agency that resisted integration un- invited to dinner where they dined at prized es at the farthest reach of the front and dis- HSI TORY Continued on page 5 FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 5

Our society is under a great strain. No important idea can be neglected no matter what its source because losing sight of important ideas will further hold back the march toward equality.

approach. Integration was reflected in the has been largely rejected with the exception movement has shown itself through the ■ from page 4 hsyi tor 1909 founding of NAACP with an inte- of the Black Power movement. The Y was a Black Power movement. Once over the vi- was marked by great social tumult. Pres- grated board and the 1910 founding of “The segregated organization and resisted integra- olent phase, it has concentrated on building ident William McKinley was assassinated Committee on Urban Conditions among tion. When forward steps are embedded in separate black groups within organizations in April 1901. Theodore Roosevelt be- Negroes” which also had an integrated unpopular organizations it is hard to remem- where they are constituent members. Con- came president. Workers and their fami- board. Through various organization merg- ber their good acts even if they are signal gress has a black caucus; universities have lies were brutalized in strikes, which start- ers they became the Urban League in 1920. achievements in the development of equality. multiple separate black groups. The nation ed at the end of the last century. These There was a third strain; Marcus Gar- There are other reasons why good ideas struggles with what to do with black col- continued into the beginning of the 20th vey’s Universal Negro Improvement Asso- and acts can be lost to history. A march leges, which on the whole are underfunded century. Among them were the Teamsters ciation and African Communities League. without a way to take action or enact leg- and do not provide a first-rate education. in 1902, Coal in 1902, ILGW in 1909, This was a ‘back to Africa’ movement that islation will not leave much of a record. While there will always be some social Hart Schaffner and Marx in 1911. Then, never caught on in this country. In addi- The leaders of some movements may have segregation by choice, it is different than in the copper strike of 1914, there was the tion, Garvey served time in jail on a mail good ideas, but they put all the emphasis creating a segregated group to move toward Ludlow Massacre where the state national fraud charge that probably came more from on personality and not action. The leaders equality. This makes it difficult to build guard attacked the worker’s family camps. political opponents than a criminal act. Af- of segregationist movements do not recog- the unified organization necessary to move There were a series of miner strikes in the ter this he was deported to Jamaica and a nize when cooperation with other groups closer toward the racial equality which is so West that led to the founding of the IWW potentially important leader was lost. is necessary. It should be remembered that much desired. For example, after his 1963 – Industrial Workers of the World. These After the war, Hunton remained an activ- from a quarter to a third of the MLK’s 1963 march, King held a similar march in Chi- and many more strikes dampened efforts ist. She left the Y and joined peace and Pan- marchers were white. cago in 1966 and signed an agreement with toward racial progress. African movements. She became a vice- If the period that marked the beginning Daley about improving housing. Daley At the same time the country was absorb- president of the NAACP in 1926, wrote if the twentieth century was more one of didn’t want the middle class to move out of ing new immigrants who became the larg- a critical report on the US occupation of racial beginning than of racial progress, Chicago and the black politicians who con- est proportion of the population at any time Haiti, and organized the fourth Pan-Afri- where are we today? We are in a state of trolled the segregated wards didn’t want any since the country was founded. They had can Congress in 1927. Johnson remained stagnation and regression. There has been dilution of their power. The result was that King was left with a piece of paper he could have used to light his fireplace. The Chica- go march did not have the same legislative impetus as the 1963 march. The problems we face today require an integrated approach. Indeed there are specific black issues, such as sentencing or the death penalty, but the overall size of the problem means that progress will be swamped in some other way. Today blacks constitute about 13 percent of the population while people from south of the border are 17 percent. While these problems involve racial discrimination to some degree, they also involve more than race. Among these are unfair congressional reapportion- ments, attempts to restrict voting, right to work laws, and other laws that make it difficult to unionize. Also, the growing disparity in income, cutting of safety net provisions, low employment, and a dead- locked Congress add to the problems. A small group of extreme conservatives have been able to prevent Congress from taking meaningful action on many fronts. It is amazing that a non-elected member of Addie Hunton and Kathryn Magnolia Johnson’s groundbreaking 1920 book Two Colored Women Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Congress, Grover Norquist, is able to exert with the American Expeditionary Forces Improvement Association such power over Congress by having members sign his ‘no new tax’ pledge. America’s greater difficulty in acculturation, assimi- equally active. She joined Carter G. Wood- progress in social integration, but not billionaires are buying up the few remain- lation, and being accepted than prior groups. son’s campaign to spread Black literature enough to improve the lot of all blacks. ing newspapers. Important civil rights ac- They were largely from the southern Medi- across the country by selling books (It would The black middle class has grown, but it tions will be lost to history because they terranean and Eastern Europe. They were make a wonderful historical study to find out is not effective in organizing for equality. may not be reported. Electronic communi- darker and less educated. Some, such as the more about the male field secretaries). Integration and segregation are still in cation may overcome this to some extent, Poles, were late comers who came only to Chandler spends a lot of time emphasizing conflict. Booker T. Washington’s move- but it is not known what kinds of archives earn money and then went home. WWI how terrible the women and other secretaries ment has disappeared from the scene. The will be available. Our society is under a made it so they couldn’t leave. They stayed were treated, and tends to avoid the question Urban League carries out Washington’s great strain. No important idea can be ne- but hung onto their culture for a long time. she started out with: Why are some momen- program but is integrated. Many activists glected no matter what its source because They were among the last of the old immi- tous incidents of racial advancement forgot- criticize the Urban League for not taking losing sight of important ideas will further grant groups to assimilate. They competed ten? The history of white mistreatment of a more aggressive role. After Martin Lu- hold back the march toward equality. with blacks for low paying jobs. blacks is well known. Repeating it doesn’t ther King’s famous march, the NAACP Chandler, S. K. (1995). “‘That biting, stinging In the midst of all this blacks began to bring change. What Booker T. Washing- has continued to work on civil rights is- thing which ever shadows us’: African-Ameri- challenge the tight grip of segregation im- ton did in going to the White House and the sues, but mainly through its local chapters. can social workers in France during World War posed by the reconstruction. The two YMCA did in hiring women were acts that There is some integration, but is not an or- I.” Social Service Review 69(3): 498-514. competing strategies for advancement have provide a record others could use in promot- ganization of mass appeal, Marcus Garvey’s Hunton, A. W. and K. M. Johnson (1920). been segregation and integration. Booker ing change. Washington is not a popular fig- movement remains a fringe element. Two colored women and the American Expedition- T. Washington reflected the segregation ure in history. His segregationist approach The segregationist strain of the civil rights ary Forces. Brooklyn, Brooklyn Eagle Press. 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By Bob Connolly munity College (FCC) by Committee members David LaMason, MSW; Lau- ecognizing the critical need for ra Atkinson, BSW; and Bob Connolly, geriatric social work manpower, MSW; Hood College Social Work Pro- Rthe NASW-MD Chapter Com- gram Director Dr. Joy Ernst; and FCC in- mittee on Aging (COA) has initiated un- structor Natalie Bowers, MSW. Several dergraduate and graduate educational out- students joined us for the picture. The reach programs to interest students in aging pizza luncheon sponsored by our Chap- social work careers. The goal of these efforts ter attracted 45 FCC college students. Af- is to inform and mentor students regarding ter sharing personal and professional ag- the diverse social work roles and exciting ing experiences, a case study, a video, and careers with elders at a time of an aging ex- NASW brochures, students listened to an pansion based on the baby-boomers reach- overview of career opportunities and po- ing age 65 and unprecedented increases in tential job satisfactions regarding working federal and state of Maryland funding to ex- with older adults. Joy Ernst then spoke of pand community aging services and to re- the requirements and benefits of obtain- duce institutional and fragmented care. To ing a bachelors in social work (BSW) with l-r: Natalie Bowers, Bob Connolly, Joy Ernst, Laura Atkinson, and David LaMason with combat the barriers of ageism, the poor me- expanded opportunities for a masters in FCC students dia portrayal of aging, and the elderly and social work (MSW). Since we are aware limited aging role models, the COA has de- that many students never go beyond the gal, dementia and end of life issues. The 2. We are also partnering with the Univer- veloped a two-fold social work educational BSW either by choice or economic cir- students asked excellent questions and sity of Maryland School of Social Work outreach approach. cumstance, Laura underscored the im- there was an opportunity for informal di- (UMSSW) to interest students in ge- 1. We are partnering with junior college portance and viability of the BSW role by alogue and networking after the presenta- riatric social work. On September 23, human services and bachelors in social sharing her professional path and provid- tion. We plan to connect with other BSW 2013, our Chapter sponsored a luncheon work faculties to target undergraduates. ing a complex nursing home social work programs throughout the state in 2014 and at UMSSW with nine COA members led The picture above shows the September case example for a resident with advanced have scheduled a visit with UMBC BSW 30, 2013 presentation at Frederick Com- care planning, family communication, le- students in November 2013. angi g committee Continued on page 7 Juvenile Justice and the Forensic IHN T E Social Work Committee By Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C write a best seller. I have watched him Chair, Forensic Committee transform into a respectable member of SPOTLIGHT society, and if someone met him for the rom the moment I met Jose I first time today, there would be doubt knew he was a good kid, despite about any past criminal history. At this Fthe fact that he was facing at- year’s NASW Eighth Annual Fall Clini- tempted murder charges. He was only cal Conference I decided that other so- fifteen at the time, but when I heard him cial workers should hear about Jose’s T erri E. Johnson, Clinical Consultative talk about his childhood and upbring- experiences and his history within the Services, LLC, Recognized as Top 100 MBE® ing I was both appalled and captivated. juvenile justice system. He agreed that He had already lived a life most peo- he would be the guest speaker at our Award Winner ple couldn’t fathom, but even with the Juvenile Justice Forum hosted by the terrible trauma he had endured he was Forensic Committee. We had a lively erri E. Johnson of Terri E. Johnson Clinical Consultative Services, LLC, intelligent, engaging, and had the spirit discussion with an attendance of over has been selected to receive the distinguished 2013 Top 100 Minority of a fighter. Jose was my first juvenile twenty five people. Jose’s testimony was Business Enterprise Award. The Top 100 MBE® ceremony is designed to client, and although I was trained as an raw and emotional. As I listened to him T adult forensic social worker, Jose helped acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and minority business own- I had to fight back tears, and I could see ers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. me to realize that my calling was work- that he was touching the hearts of many The Top 100 MBE® Award is given to enterprising women and minority entre- ing with juvenile offenders. Five years others in the room. He discussed his is- preneurs that fuel the region’s economy through their innovation, sacrifices, and later, after countless placements, failed sues with anger, depression, and nega- dedication. These business owners are living their dreams and making significant medication and treatment regimes, nu- tive peer groups, and he answered ques- contributions to their clients, professions, industries, and communities. merous court cases, and continued wrap tions from attendees. He was open and The awards ceremony was held during Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Sup- around services Jose is slowly but surely honest as only someone his age could plier Diversity and Inclusion Week, on October 30 in downtown Baltimore. beginning to thrive. He is learning to truly be. He didn’t sugar coat his an- “I am proud to be recognized as a Top 100 MBE Award Winner,” said Terri. “I embrace adversity, build positive rela- swers, and was even blunt at times. He am grateful to God, my ancestors, children, partner, family, and mentors for my tionships, and has forged a solid work- told the audience that even if juvenile business success. People can see the impact my great grandmother, Rhoda Lee ing relationship with our agency (office clients did not seem interested in our Jones, had on me by the way I live my life and the work that I do.” of the Public Defender in Montgomery services, they were actually listening Terri E. Johnson Clinical Consultative Services, LLC is a multifaceted con- County). Working with juvenile of- to us. These clients want and need our sulting business that provides mental health, life coaching, and addiction servic- fenders can be very challenging, but cli- help despite the barriers they raise. Jose es through workshops, non-profit partnerships, and private therapeutic practice. ents like Jose have turned my job into discussed his own resistance to treat- Their goal is to assist consumers in efforts to persist toward a life full of healing, my passion. His story is unique but sadly ment, and stated that he had come from wellness, and empowerment. common among today’s youth: he was an environment where he could not “The winners of this year’s Top 100 MBE Award exemplify excellence and sta- raised by a single parent, self-medicat- trust adults and therefore had to learn bility,” said Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, mayor of Baltimore. Terri E. Johnson ing, no male role model, and a lengthy how to trust and open up to them. He Clinical Consultative Services, LLC represents the goals and aspirations of many criminal record were among some of encouraged juvenile providers to follow entrepreneurs across the mid-Atlantic region.” his common denominators. However, For more information about Terri E. Johnson Clinical Consultative Services, his story is uniquely his, and is infused LLC please visit www.persistenceistheway.com with so many highs and lows he could forensic committee Continued on page 7 FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 7 Committee Updates ■ a ging committee from page 6 adults, MSW students will be attracted, ers in the aging field and testifying at hear- Senior Citizens Action Network, Mental prepared, and guided to choose an aging ings and/or advising the chapter’s lobbyist Health Association of Maryland, Coalition by committee chairperson Debbie Silver- career. We were pleased and gratified to achieve health and mental health poli- on Mental Health and Aging, etc. stein. Each member briefly shared their that three additional foundation place- cy and legislation that benefits Maryland’s If you are interested in learning more personal and professional experiences and ments were added for fall 2013, and we older citizens, their caregivers, and fami- about the COA, want to provide sugges- shared lunch informally with the many of hope to add other foundation placement lies. Educational programs have included a tions, or participate in a geriatric social the 20 first and second year aging special- in future years. 2011 pre-conference aging session for So- work networking event, you are invited to ization students in attendance. The COA cial Work Month, a June 2009 “Depression the Committee on Aging’s holiday open also disseminated a letter to all commit- This new educational initiative builds on in Older Adults” conference and an April house on December 3, 2013 at 5 pm at the tee members from Dr. Kelley MacMil- the COA’s successful efforts advocating on 2006 “Long Term Care: Beyond Regu- Chapter Office. lan, UM SSW aging specialization chair behalf of older adults in the state of Mary- lations, Returning to our Clinical Roots” If you have questions regarding the com- and Franklin Chappell, MSW, field co- land for quality programs. It was formed presentation. Examples of major aging mittee, contact Deb Silverstein, chairper- ordinator to request expanded founda- by Marsha Ansel and Marie Ickrath in 1994 policy decisions and advocacy with Mary- son at [email protected] or for edu- tion (first year) placements. The com- and has been led by committee chairperson land legislative committees have includ- cational outreach to social work students, mittee and UMSSW share the belief that Debbie Silverstein since 2002. Committee ed Assisted Living Regulations, Nursing contact Bob Connolly at rpc2536@gmail. by increasing the number of foundation activities have included leading education- Home Oversight Committee, Maryland com. field placements in agencies serving older al events and workshops for social work-

■ FORENSIC committee from page 6 up on each child (especially when a child was given a home pass). Jose said that al- OMERFORD P LACE though he had gone AWOL (left placement without permission) from numerous plac- S es, he eventually stopped doing it because A LZHEIMER’ S A SSISTED L IVING his case managers were calling him during his home pass to just “check in on him.” He said that a simple phone call made him feel accountable to the case manager and the program. He talked about his struggles with placement and described in detail the “violent culture” within juvenile placements while he took audience members along with him through his personal journey within the juvenile justice system. Participants were provided with 1.5 Cat- egory II CEU’s for attending the committee meeting at the conference, but being able to speak with Jose could not be measured within the spectrum of CEU’s. The opportunity to hear from a juvenile about his personal experience at multiple juvenile placements is invaluable and precious. His candid de- OFFERING THE KIND OF CARE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF! meanor answered many unasked questions. He provided the audience with a chance to understand and immerse themselves in the omerford Place, a longstanding and respected member of the community, has worked hard juvenile justice system. As Jose is now preparing to take his GED, he also aspires to Sto offer an uncompromising standard in Alzheimer’s and memory care services. be the first in his family to attend college. Three years ago college was not even on the E FFER horizon, but today it is all he can talk about. W O : He has expressed a desire to be in the ‘help- • An award-winning Alzheimer’s and • On-site Physical, Occupational and Speech ing’ profession. Of course, I will encourage memory care program Therapy him to be a social worker so he can work with troubled youth. He talks about one day • 24-hour on-site licensed nursing • Recreational programs and activities opening a foster home for adolescent boys and says he will share his experiences with • Assistance with personal care and • Monthly support groups them in hopes that the past does not repeat itself. In the depths of my heart I am con- medication management • Educational workshops fident that Jose is capable of doing anything • Exceptional dining he desires. My job allows me to maintain connections with him, and he is a client I will never forget because through working Call us today to make a referral or see our care in action. with him, I learned that I was destined to be a forensic social worker. As the chair of the forensic committee, I am always finding new ways to disseminate the ever growing and rewarding field of social work. Join our committee and discover for yourself all that the forensic social work committee has to offer. Now that summer is over, I will begin to resume my monthly newsletter which is 8220 Snowden River Parkway 2717 Riva Road laden with current forensic news, job op- Columbia, MD Annapolis, MD portunities, training, events, legislation, and more. Join us at the Chapter office for our 410-313-9744 410-224-7300 next committee meeting on Tuesday, No- www.SomerfordPlaceColumbia.com www.SomerfordPlaceAnnapolis.com vember 19. at 5:30 p.m. To RSVP or for Pet © 2013 Five Star Quality Care, Inc. questions, contact [email protected] Friendly Page 8 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013

The National Association of Social Workers All Maryland Chapter presents the Social People Safety Family 2014 Social Work Month Net Matter Annual Conference CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Community Human Code of Relationships Friday, March 21, 2014 Criminal Ethics Maritime Institute of Technology Counseling Justice Conference Center Public Geriatric 692 Maritime Boulevard Policy Linthicum, MD 21090 Technology Human Theme: & Privacy Dignity Improving & Worth Human “Al l People Matter” Lives Submission Deadline: Youth December 15, 2013! Transcend Social Work Month 2014 follows the inspiring campaign from 2013: “Weaving Obstacles Diversity Threads of Resiliency and Advocacy.” The American social work profession was established in the late 19th century to ensure that immigrants and other vulnerable people gained tools and skills to escape economic and social poverty. • The profession of social work continues to (a) help people in their personal and interpersonal lives in order to achieve social improvement, and (b) pursue social change to benefit an increased number and variety of individuals, families and communities. today, and our theme particularly lends itself to the diversity of our clients. We seek • Social workers fundamentally believe that every person on the planet has the right to address issues around how technology and social media affect the profession and and potential to lead a productive and fulfilling life. Social workers believe in the the public today, traditional social work issues such as domestic violence, addictions importance of human relationships in civil society, and that each person has dignity of all kinds, murder/suicide issues, trauma, and issues related to youth or geriatric so- and worth. cial work. Regarding technology and social work practice, there are a host of issues of significance such as cyber bullying; how today’s technology affects privacy and con- • Both NASW’s mission statement and code of ethics prioritize human well-being. fidentiality matters; “sexting,” which has become so prevalent among young people; • NASW CEO Angelo McClain says: “Our profession, and our society, is at a unique network addictions; and the noticeably diminishing social skills linked to technology. juncture. These times call for an ambitious grand vision, one that revolves around We hope to address both the practical and theoretical issues facing social workers to- strengthening America’s social safety net. We must ensure that all individuals have day, and how technology is changing the profession and our society. The theme is the opportunity to improve their human well-being and are able to live free from open for a wide range of workshop ideas. The Chapter would also like to focus on social injustice.” practice tracks such as: health/mental health, macro/community, criminal justice/forensics, education, children and family, aging, etc. • Social work is the ultimate people business. It exists to improve human lives. Your proposals and suggestions will help in structuring a day that will be meaning- • The policies and programs created by social workers throughout U.S. history have ful and practical. sought to give more people—regardless of life circumstances—the opportunity to Workshops are generally 2½ to 3 hours long. cope with and transcend obstacles. • All people matter to our nation’s success. H ow to Apply Applicants must be graduate level social workers, but not necessarily a Maryland Audience Chapter member. Instructors should submit with this form the following: Submit your proposal now for our Annual Conference which has attracted approxi- • The completed application form from our website www.nasw-md.org mately 300 social workers from around the state each year. Our program routinely • A one-page description of the proposed presentation (no more than 350 words) draws seasoned social work practitioners who are seeking intermediate and advanced which can be used for publication in the conference schedule, including an over- training on topics important to their work. Our members are based in a host of prac- view and educational objectives. Also, please include a breakdown/outline of the tice settings including child welfare, aging, health/mental health, private practice, presentation counseling, and more. This one-day program will be held at the centrally-located Maritime Institute of Technology. • A vitae or resume (if two presenters are jointly presenting, please submit a resume for each person). Please make note of previous workshops you have presented, includ- Possible Workshop Topics ing workshop topic, date and sponsoring organization. We are seeking to touch on a broad array of issues that affect social work practice • Make note of any required audio-visual needs WE ♥YOU! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 9

NASW-MD Sponsored Continuing Education RSEGI TER ONLINE! SA VE TIME & POSTAGE EXPENSES NASW-MD offers secure, online Fall/Winter 2013-14 registration for continuing education courses. Go to www.nasw-md.org Additional courses may be scheduled. Please check the continuing education link on the chapter website for updates. and click on the Continuing Education You save $20 per 3-hour workshop as a NASW member! button for more information.

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SOUTHERN MARYLAND Directed by Stephen Chbosky, Rated PG-13; 103 minutes; 2012 Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this features 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, or know of a possible presenter or CE: 3 Cat I topics of interest, please contact Jenni at 800-867-6776, ext. 13. Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate)

WESTERN MARYLAND SUBURBAN MARYLAND Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick Counties Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties

We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, or know of a possible presenter or If you are interested in presenting a workshop, or know of a possible presenter or topics of topics of interest, please contact Jenni at 800-867-6776, ext. 13. interest, please contact Jenni at 800-867-6776, ext. 13. #1806 Ethics and Social Media: A Macro Perspective #1786 Negotiating End of Life Care Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014; 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Date: Sunday, November 10, 2013; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: All Saint’s Episcopal Church (Great Hall) Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at 106 West Church Street Holy Cross Hospital Frederick, MD 21701 1500 Forest Glen Road Presenters: Erin Walton, MSW, LCSW-C Silver Spring, MD 20910 Adrienne Kilby, MSW, LGSW Presenter: Mike Allen, MSW Synopsis: This workshop is an examination of social media as a movement, from a Macro Synopsis: Grief is something every person will experience in his or her lifetime. Negotiating and preparing perspective. Learn the history of social media and the reciprocal impact of social media on social work for a loved one or a resident’s death can be challenging. With increasing diversity in the United States, there is practice and vice versa. Examine the 6 Core Values and Ethical Principles of the NASW Code of Ethics and the increased risk for cross-cultural misunderstandings surrounding end-of-life care. how they apply to social media in Macro practice. Discuss social media movements and campaigns, both Learning Objectives: successful and unsuccessful, and their integrity. Understand the changing nature of social media and explore Participants in the workshop will learn to: various strategies to maintaining integrity in engaging in social media in practice. 1. Recognize family-centered decision making and surrogate decision making in the cultural context; Learning Objectives: 2. Learn about end-of-life traditions including: beliefs on death and dying, end-of-life care, funeral Upon completion of this intermediate course: preparation, and funeral costs; and 1. Participants will gain an initial or expand upon an existing understanding of the NASW Code of Ethics Core Values 3. Understand how we can bridge the gap in cultural competency and end-of-life care and Ethical Principles and learn about social media as a movement, as well as the history of social media; CE: 3 Cat I 2. Participants will be able to discuss the 6 core values of the NASW Code of Ethics and how they apply to Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members and intersect with aspects of social media in practice with individuals, groups, and communities; and 3. Participants will examine examples of social media in Macro practice, both successful and unsuccessful, #1799 Movie and Discussion: Featuring the Film Life Support and apply the principle of integrity to discussion of various social media campaigns Date: Friday, December 6, 2013; 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CE: 3 Cat. I Location: Prince George’s County Health Department Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members Room 1088 3003 Hospital Drive Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 3-hour Cheverly, MD 20785 ethics requirement for licensure renewal. NASW will present this workshop again on 2-7-14 to honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Register for one or both workshops and attend lunch as our guest! Discussants:Lisa Connors, BSW, LSWA, LGPC, PhD and Shannon Shaw, LCSW-C #1807 Movie & Discussion: Featuring the Film The Perks of Being a Wallflower Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. Date: Saturday, May 3, 2014 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Life Support: Starring Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith, Wendell Pierce, Evan Ross, Rachel Nicks, Darrin Location: All Saint’s Episcopal Church (Great Hall) Henson 106 West Church Street Directed by Nelson George, Rated NR; 88 minutes; 2007 Frederick, MD 21701 Based on a true story Ana is a woman who contracted AIDS but then overcame an addiction to crack and Presenter: Erin Walton, MSW, LCSW-C became a positive role model as an AIDS activist in the black community. Ana lives with her husband and her Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. youngest daughter but we are introduced to Ana's estranged oldest daughter who is angry with her mother's Perks of Being a Wallflower, Summit Entertainment Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 10 Page 10 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013

past in this emotional life story. Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: At the end of the movie, participants will be able to: 1. Identify at least 3 ethical dilemmas frequently occurring in practice with older adults; 1. Understand basic HIV terminology; 2. List 3 areas of COMAR/NASW Code of Ethics that are relevant in working with ethical dilemmas with older 2. Recognize the various themes in the movie; adults; 3. Identify the dynamics associated with individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS; 3. Name 3 resources to consult when encountering ethical dilemmas with older adults; and 4. Identify perceptions or misconceptions about individuals infected/diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; 4. Identify at least 2 strategies to use when dealing with conflict with family caregivers of older adults. 5. Dispel myths about HIV/AIDS; and CE: 3 Cat I 6. Recognize the social determinants of individuals infected and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members CE: 3 Cat I Please note: This workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 3-hour Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) ethics requirement for licensure renewal. #1777 Borderlines: Understanding the Gray Spectrum Date: Sunday, December 8, 2013; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: The Professional and Community Education Center at METRO BALTIMORE Holy Cross Hospital Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties and Baltimore City 1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. Presenter: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C If you are interested in presenting a workshop, or know of a possible presenter or Synopsis: This workshop will define Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Treating someone with BPD topics of interest, please contact Jenni at 800-867-6776, ext. 13. is extremely challenging and requires a certain skill level to engage a client in therapy. Issues discussed will include: setting boundaries, splitting, pharmacology, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Participants will be #1780 grant Writing for Beginners- Part II able to identify best treatment modalities for treating someone with BPD. Current literature will be discussed Date: Friday, November 15, 2013; 9:00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and participants will be able to articulate the importance of understanding best treatment modalities. The Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office presenter is a bi-cultural forensic social worker who specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 crisis intervention, addictions, trauma, and working with diverse ethnic groups. This is an interactive workshop Baltimore, MD 21228 where case vignettes will be presented and participants will work in a group setting. Presenter: Ashley McSwain, MSW, MSOD Learning Objectives: Synopsis: While many nonprofits rely on grants to support their programs, visions and mission, very few Upon completion of this intermediate course, participants will be able to: have the funds to hire a grant writer and have to delegate the role to staff or the executive director. This 1. Define Borderline Personality Disorder and articulate the importance and need for competency in the grant writing course will build on the lessons learned in the Grant Writing for Beginners workshop. This assessment process; workshop will make it possible to develop strategies and identify appropriate grant opportunities and to build 2. Increase their knowledge of various treatment techniques and modalities that are effective in working with relationships with potential funders. We will introduce tools and recommendations that will support the someone with BPD; emerging grant writer. 3. Understand the connection between trauma and social stressors as it relates to treating and understanding Learning Objectives: someone with BPD; and Upon completion of this course, participants will learn: 4. Articulate essential clinical skills needed to work with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder. 1. Basic elements of effective grant writing; CE: 3 Cat I 2. Understand the art and skill of preparing a compelling need statement and project narrative; Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 3. Understand how to organize the grant and construct a full proposal with all relevant attachments; 4. Understand the elements of a project budget; #1801 Movie and Discussion: Featuring the Film Life Support 5. To examine beliefs, assumptions and perceptions that influence the grant writing process; Date: Friday, February 7, 2014; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 6. To identify and discuss tools to search for grant opportunities; and Presented in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 7. To provide understanding about the best approaches to building a relationship with the funder. Location: Doctors Community Hospital CE: 4 Cat I Professional Office Building Cost: $65 for members; $95 for non-members 8118 Good Luck Road Suite 205 (ground floor conference room) #1766 A Neuro-Narrative Theory of Clinical Social Work Supervision Focused on Ethical Lanham, MD 20706 Competency in Supervision Practice Please Note: It will be the first building on your right. There is a 3-story parking garage directly Date: Friday, November 22, 2013; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. across from the building. If you reach the security post you have gone too far. Please Note: Lunch on your own, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Discussants: Lisa Connors, BSW, LSWA, LGPC, PhD and Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office Shannon Shaw, LCSW-C 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. Baltimore, MD 21228 Life Support: Starring Queen Latifah, Anna Deavere Smith, Wendell Pierce, Evan Ross, Rachel Nicks, Darrin Henson Presenter: Carlton E. Munson, Ph.D., LCSW-C Directed by Nelson George, Rated NR; 88 minutes; 2007 Synopsis: For this clinical supervision seminar, led by Dr. Carlton Munson, focus is on his Based on a true story Ana is a woman who contracted AIDS but then overcame an addiction to crack and conceptualization of supervision as mentoring and monitoring. Dr. Munson has devoted his career to became a positive role model as an AIDS activist in the black community. Ana lives with her husband and her advancing clinical social work practice and supervision, and he has published more on clinical social work youngest daughter but we are introduced to Ana's estranged oldest daughter who is angry with her mother's supervision than any scholar in the history of clinical social work literature. In this seminar Dr. Munson will past in this emotional life story. focus on a comprehensive view of clinical supervision for licensure and non-licensure supervision. Content Learning Objectives: will include specific coverage of requirements for conducting supervision for licensure. Dr. Munson will At the end of the movie, participants will be able to: demonstrate the latest concepts and practices in clinical supervision in his new book, Contemporary Clinical 1. Understand basic HIV terminology. Social Work Supervision, which was recently published. The seminar is designed to be interactive as well as 2. Recognize the various themes in the movie. having lecture content. Copies of Dr. Munson’s book will be available for purchase at the session. 3. Identify the dynamics associated with individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Learning Objectives: 4. Identify perceptions or misconceptions about individuals infected/diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. 1. Review of the first comprehensive code of ethics for clinical social work supervisors developed by Dr. Munson; 5. Dispel myths about HIV/AIDS. 2. Differentiating mentoring and monitoring in clinical supervision; 6. Recognize the social determinants of individuals infected and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. 3. Dr. Munson’s theory of narrative based clinical supervision that has evolved from his earlier theory of CE: 3 Cat I supervision style. The narrative theory is a practical approach to supervision that draws on the latest Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) research on the neurobiology of mental illness and mental health intervention; and 4. Supervision of diagnostic activity with emphasis on the DSM-5 manual that was released in May 2013. Dr. Munson participated in the DSM-5 clinical field trials and he will demonstrate for clinical supervisors how to assist supervisees in transitioning to the DSM-5 system. The seminar content is not focused on learning EASTERN SHORE the criteria for DSM-5 disorders. The focus is on how to teach diagnostic skills for supervisees who use Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties the DSM-5. CE: 6 Cat I We welcome your ideas or suggestions for future workshops. Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members If you are interested in presenting a workshop, or know of a possible presenter or topics of interest, please contact Jenni at 800-867-6776, ext. 13. Please Note: Three of the 6 hours of this workshop qualifies for the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ 3-hour ethics requirement for licensure renewal. This workshop counts as 6 of #1810 Ethical Dilemmas in Working with Older Adults the 12 hour requirement by BSWE for those seeking certification as a supervisor. Date: Friday, March 28, 2014; 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Location: Chester River Hospital Center (Chestertown Hospital) #1769 first Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Life Support Conference Center (2nd Floor) Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 100 Brown Street Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Chestertown, MD 21620 1000 Hilltop Circle Presenter: Jennifer Lubaczewski Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW-C Baltimore, Maryland 21250 Synopsis: When healthcare professionals work with seniors, gray areas are constantly encountered. We Discussant: Lisa Connors, BSW, LSWA, LGPC, PhD and treat seniors who are legally competent but not decisional. Even if a senior is considered legally incompetent, Shannon Shaw, LCSW-C are they still entitled to voice opinions about their care? How do you juggle adult children who are conflicting Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. with each other and the parent? What are the best practices when seniors are self-neglecting? Join us for Life Support: Based on a true story Ana is a woman who contracted AIDS but then overcame an addiction this interactive discussion on professional ethics, personal values, and practical strategies for social workers to crack and became a positive role model as an AIDS activist in the black community. Ana lives with her related to senior issues. husband and her youngest daughter but we are introduced to Ana's estranged oldest daughter who is angry

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with her mother's past in this emotional life story. CE: 3 Cat I Learning Objectives: Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) At the end of the movie, participants will be able to: 1. Understand basic HIV terminology; #1803 Infidelity and Affairs:H elping Couples Heal Their Broken Hearts 2. Recognize the various themes in the movie; Date: Friday, March 14, 2014; 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 3. Identify the dynamics associated with individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS; Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office 4. Identify perceptions or misconceptions about individuals infected/diagnosed with HIV/AIDS; 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 5. Dispel myths about HIV/AIDS; and Baltimore, MD 21228 6. Recognize the social determinants of individuals infected and diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Presenter: Rob Scuka, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW-C CE: 3 Cat I Synopsis: The disclosure of an affair is among the most devastating and painful experiences that couples Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) face. It is also one of the most challenging and complicated problems encountered in therapy. This workshop will examine various forms of infidelity, the impact of its discovery on each spouse and the marriage, and #1781 the Juvenile Justice System and Its Impact on Black Youth issues of recovery and treatment. Some of the challenges encountered in treatment include: how much about Date: Friday, December 13, 2013; 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the affair should be disclosed; how to help hurt partner with shattered trust, hyper vigilance, and anxiety; Please Note: Lunch on your own, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. how to help the involved partner take responsibility for his/her infidelity and work toward rebuilding trust; Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office and how to build empathy between the partners in order to facilitate the process of healing. Participants are 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 encouraged to bring case material for discussion. Baltimore, MD 21228 Learning Objectives: Presenter: Mike Allen, MSW Participants will be able to: Synopsis: All children deserve to be treated fairly, regardless of race or ethnicity. Policy makers, social 1. Integrate two complementary perspectives in the treatment of infidelity; workers, police officials, officers of the court, and correctional providers must work together to remove racial 2. Identify key thematic considerations in understanding and treating infidelity, including pitfalls to avoid; and inequities from the juvenile court system. This training will expose the myths and provide solutions to assist 3. Integrate the use of individual therapy sessions into the context of and in support of the couple’s joint the youth and families that we serve achieve functional lives as adults. therapy work. Learning Objectives: CE: 3 Cat I Upon completion of this course, participants will learn: Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members 1. The myths associated with incarcerated minorities; 2. Family status, disadvantage, and juvenile court outcomes; #1811 Movie & Discussion: Featuring the Film Precious 3. Racial/ethnic diversity of youth impacted by the court system; and (based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire) 4. How to identify the appropriate community resources for incarcerated youth. Date: Sunday, April 6, 2014; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CE: 6 Cat I Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21250 #1770 first Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Iris Presenter: TBA Date: Sunday, January 5, 2013; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Precious:Lions Gate 1000 Hilltop Circle Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz Baltimore, Maryland 21250 Directed by Lee Daniels, Rated R; 109 minutes; 2009 Discussant: Jennifer Lubaczewski FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C Monster’s Ball producer Lee Daniels follows up his 2005 directorial debut, Shadowboxer, with this adaptation Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. of author Sapphire's best-selling novel about an overweight, illiterate African-American teen from Harlem who Iris: Starring Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Penelope Wilton discovers an alternate path in life after she begins attending a new school. Clareece "Precious" Jones is only a Miramax Films; Directed by Richard Eyre, Rated R; 90 minutes; 2001 teenager, yet she's about to give birth to her second child. Unable to read or write, Clareece shows little prospect This film is based on John Bayley’s memoir, “Elegy for Iris” about his marriage to novelist and philosopher for the future until discovering that she has been accepted into an alternative school. There, with a little help from Iris Murdoch. The film takes us on a journey through their early years together when they were teaching at a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton) and a kindly nurse (Lenny Kravitiz), the young girl receives something that Oxford through Iris’ heartbreaking struggle with Alzheimer’s disease 40 years later. Kate Winslet stars as the most teens never get — a chance to start over. Mo'nique co-stars in an inspirational drama featuring the debut young, free-spirited Iris who creates an irresistible character as she revels in her interests and eccentricities. performance of screen newcomer Gabourey "Gabbie" Sidibe. Author: Jason Buchanan The young Iris meets a young man named John who is immediately taken by her strange bohemian ways and CE: 3 Cat I develops a love for her that will never die. Academy Award© winning actress Judi Dench plays Iris in her more Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) frail years when she is desperately battling the ravages of Alzheimer’s. This film, however, does not dwell on the destructive nature of this dreadful disease but focuses instead on the incredible character of Iris and the #1812 Movie & Discussion: Featuring the Film The Perks of Being a Wallflower steadfast love of her husband. The spirit of the togetherness drives this touching drama. Date: Sunday, May 4, 2014; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CE: 3 Cat I Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21250 #1800 first Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film My Sister’s Keeper Presenter: TBA Date: Sunday, February 2, 2014; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Perks of Being a Wallflower: Summit Entertainment 1000 Hilltop Circle Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott Baltimore, Maryland 21250 Directed by Stephen Chbosky, Rated PG-13; 103 minutes; 2012 Discussant: TBA Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this features 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his My Sister’s Keeper: Starring Cameron Diaz, Jason Patric, Abigail Breslin, Sofia Vassilieva, Thomas Dekker, own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is Alec Baldwin taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. New Line Cinema, Directed by Nick Cassavetes, Rated PG-13; 109 minutes; 2009 CE: 3 Cat I Director Nick Cassavetes collaborates with screenwriter Jeremy Leven (The Notebook) for this drama about a Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) pair of parents who resort to unorthodox methods in order to save their young daughter's life, only to find their decision coming back to haunt them in a manner neither could have ever foreseen. Sara (Cameron Diaz) and #1808 Enlivening Your Psychotherapy Practice with Psychodrama & Related Action Methods Brian (Jason Patric) are coasting through life with their young son and daughter when tragedy threatens to tear Date: Friday, May 16, 2014: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. the family apart. Suddenly, their baby girl falls ill, and her only hope for survival rests in her parents' ability to find Please Note: Lunch on your own, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. a compatible bone marrow donor. Desperate to save their daughter's life at any cost, Sara and Brian conceive Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office another child in hopes that the baby will be a genetic match. But that decision raises a series of moral and ethical 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 questions that rapidly begin to erode the foundation of the once-happy couple's relationship. Incensed upon Baltimore, MD 21228 learning that she was brought into this world for the singular purpose of prolonging the life of her ailing older Presenter: Catherine D. Nugent, LCPC, TEP sister, the young girl (Abigail Breslin) ultimately decides to sue her parents for the rights to her own body. Alec Synopsis: Go beyond talking with your clients and learn how to put their strengths, concerns, challenges Baldwin, Sofia Vassilieva, and Joan Cusack co-star. Author: Jason Buchanan and successes into action with psychodramatic methods. In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore action CE: 3 Cat I structures suited to a variety of clinical tasks, such as building group cohesion, facilitating access to personal Cost: $25 for members; $35 for non-members; $10 guests (no CEU certificate) strengths, identifying and exploring problems and challenges, and resolving unfinished emotional issues— all within a framework of safety and containment. Participants will experience a variety of action structures they can #1802 first Sunday Matinee: Featuring the Film Hope Springs apply in their practice settings. Participants in the previous workshop will be introduced to different methods. Date: Sunday, March 2, 2014; 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learning Objectives: Location: UMBC/ENG Building Room 027 Participants will be able to: 1000 Hilltop Circle 1. Discuss Moreno’s spontaneity/creativity theory underlying the practice of psychodrama. Baltimore, Maryland 21250 2. Explain at least one action method for building group cohesion. Discussant: TBA 3. Explain the following psychodramatic methods: soliloquy, double, role taking, role reversal. Synopsis: Attendees will watch a feature length movie followed by a discussion. 4. Describe two uses of the time-line and understand how to put into action. Hope Springs: Starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell, Ben Rappaport, Jean Smart, Marin Ireland 5. Describe the paper-and-pencil and action social network diagram (social atom) and how it can be applied Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., Directed by: David Frankel, Rated PG-13; 100 minutes; 2012 to different issues and populations and at different stages in the therapeutic process. Kay and Arnold are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up and 6. Observe and/or participate in a variety of limited psychodramatic structures they can apply in their back- reconnect with her husband. When she hears of a renowned couple's specialist in the small town of Great home settings. Hope Springs, she attempts to persuade her skeptical husband, a steadfast man of routine, to get on a plane CE: 6 Cat I for a week of marriage therapy. Just convincing the stubborn Arnold to go on the retreat is hard enough - the Cost: $90 for members; $130 for non-members real challenge for both of them comes as they shed their bedroom hang-ups and try to re-ignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the first place. CONN TI UI G ED Continued on page 12 Page 12 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013

#1809 Social Work Exam Prep Research, Diagnosing and Assessments, Diversity, Clinical Practice, Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Communication, Supervision, Human Behavior, and Social Policy. save Please Note: Lunch on your own, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Learning Objectives: Location: NASW-MD Chapter Office This course enables the attendee to: the date 5750 Executive Drive Suite 100 1. Help identify ASWB testing strengths and weaknesses; Baltimore, MD 21228 2. Help prioritize study time; 2014 annual Presenter: Jennifer Lubaczewski Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW-C 3. Learn best practices for passing the social work licensing exam; and conference Synopsis: This highly focused one day session will concentrate on study skills and preparation necessary 4. Learn effective ways to reduce text anxiety to pass all levels (LBSW, LGSW, LCSW, LCSW-C) of the ASWB social work licensing exam. Participants will CE: 6 Cat I march 21, 2014 practice test questions individually and in small groups in the following areas of social work practice: Ethics, Cost: $90 for NASW Members; $130 for non-members

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Signature: ______Today’s date: ______$_____ 1766 Neuro-Narrative Theory/Supervision/Ethics (Baltimore) $_____ 1769 First Sunday Matinee: Life Support (UMBC-Baltimore) $_____ 1770 First Sunday Matinee: Iris (UMBC - Baltimore) $_____ 1777 Borderlines: Understanding the Gray Spectrum (Holy Cross) $_____ 1780 Grant Writing for Beginners Part II (Baltimore) $_____ 1781 The Juvenile Justice System and Its Impact on Black Youth (Baltimore) $_____ 1786 Negotiating End of Life Care (Holy Cross) $_____ 1799 Movie and Discussion: Life Support (Cheverly) $_____ 1800 First Sunday Matinee: My Sister’s Keeper (UMBC-Baltimore) $_____ 1801 Movie and Discussion: Life Support (Lanham) $_____ 1802 First Sunday Matinee: Hope Springs (UMBC-Baltimore) $_____ 1803 Infidelity and Affairs: Helping Couples (Baltimore) $_____ 1806 Ethics and Social Media: A Macro Perspective (Frederick) $_____ 1807 Movie/Discussion: Perks of Being a Wallflower (Frederick) $_____ 1808 Enlivening Your Psychotherapy (Baltimore) $_____ 1809 Social Work Exam Prep (Baltimore) $_____ 1810 Ethical Dilemmas in Working With Older Adults (Chestertown) $_____ 1811 First Sunday Matinee: Precious (UMBC-Baltimore) $_____ 1812 First Sunday Matinee: Perks of Being a Wallflower (UMBC-Baltimore) REGISTER ONLINE–SAVE TIME & POSTAGE: NASW-MD offers a secure online registration proce- dure for its continuing education courses! Go to www.nasw-md.org and click on Continuing Education for more information or the Register Online icon on our homepage which will take you directly to the 123 Sign-up online registration area! On the first Sunday of each month you can attend REMEMBER: You are ethically responsible for accurately reporting the number of continuing education hours that you have earned. If you are attending a NASW-MD workshop and you are late, or a movie/discussion and earn 3 CEUs. have to leave early you are responsible for notifying the workshop coordinator. Your CE certificate will be adjusted to reflect the actual hours of attendance. Completing this registration form implies that you This is a low cost and enjoyable way have been informed of this policy and your responsibility. to spend a Sunday afternoon. Foc r dire tions to workshop locations: nasw-md.org Movies are held at Questions concerning registration? Call 410-788-1066 or 800-867-6776 UMBC-ENG Building, Room 027 • 2 - 5 p.m. FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 13

SOCIAL WORK ACROSS THE STATE: BRANCHING OUT

Please note: this is a new feature in The Maryland Social Worker. If you have news about social work from across the state, please contact the office at 410-788-1066 x13. Esa tern Shore Jennifer King is a member of NASW-MD, and was featured in the following article. Congratulations, Jennifer! Keep up the great work! Salisbury University Social Work Initiative Expands to Talbot County Posted in Easton, Md.’s The Star Democrat: site to provide free screenings and brief in- Program will continue to be a frontrun- pediatric offices. Tuesday, July 30, 2013 tervention, coordinate care management ner in producing trained MSW graduates,” “Integration in primary care settings is es- referrals, and offer consultations and sup- said Amy Habeger, project coordinator and pecially important in rural locales such as the hen Jennifer King suggested port for primary care providers. SU Social Work faculty. Eastern Shore because of shortages in provid- her young patient try to calm “Many parents turn to their already busy The University Of Maryland School Of ers and child psychiatrists,” Habeger said. Whyperactivity by doing her fa- pediatricians when kids are having trou- Medicine and Department of Psychiatry and “Such connections help with early inter- vorite thing — singing in her head — the ble in school or other issues,” King said. the Johns Hopkins University School of Pub- vention and education efforts, and reduc- positive results were immediate. “While doctors and nurses are experts in lic Health also are partners in the project. ing stigmas about mental illnesses. Having For the recent Salisbury University grad- the medical field, they can't always handle King, of Westminster, presented with support from our interns also encourages uate, providing simple therapies, such as behavioral or mental health issues. That’s Habeger at the Annual Regional Systems collaboration and communication between this, was one of the most rewarding aspects where we come in.” of Care Training Institute Conference, pediatricians and mental health specialists, of her year-long internship at a local pe- The initial group of SU interns had 269 while Marisa Cook, of Taneytown, joined and increases routine screenings and access diatric office. Her placement was part of contacts with families and children. The Habeger at the Maryland Annual Child to community mental health services.” a new initiative led by SU's social work department’s co-location model is part of a and Adolescent Mental Health Confer- The 2013-14 interns include Katya An- department to better help children in the larger Behavioral Health Integration in Pe- ence. Both discussed the B-HIPP initiative drews of Fruitland and Toni Huffman of community with behavioral and mental diatric Primary Care (B-HIPP) program, and their internship experiences. Pittsville, as well as Brittney Faulk of Bow- health issues. funded by the Maryland Department of The SU team also planned and hosted ie; Kirstin Inglis of Westminster; Abbey King was one of four master in social Health and Mental Hygiene and Maryland two resource fairs, with some 64 agencies Keppel of Millersville; Kirstie McMurray work students from SU who worked with State Department of Education. represented, to build community partner- of Greencastle, Pa.; Carol Elizabeth Mill- area pediatricians during the past academ- “As health care reform continues to ships on the Lower and Mid-Shore. In ad- er of Centreville; and Amber Wallace of ic year. This fall, the program expands to move forward, additional social workers dition, they are helping to offer free B- Denton. eight interns in Wicomico, Somerset and will be needed to work in integrated set- HIPP trainings statewide and advocating For more information, call 410-543- Talbot counties. Their role is to work on- tings, and SU and the B-HIPP Salisbury for early childhood mental health within 6030 or visit www.salisbury.edu Maryland Chapter, NASW Call for Nominations

It’s time again to nominate new peo- All positions are for two years: July 1, ple to the Chapter Board of Directors 2014-June 30, 2016, except for the stu- and the Chapter Committee on Nomi- dent representatives to the board which nations and Leadership Identification are for one year: July 1, 2014-June 30, Please go to our website, www.nasw- 2015. md.org, look to the right hand side and click on “Leadership Opportunities” CNLI-Committee on Nominations for more information and nomination and Leadership Identification forms. If you have any questions please call Daphne at (410) 788-1066 ext. 16. We need five new members of this The deadline to nominate yourself or committee—one from each branch. someone else (get the nominee’s permis- This committee will meet as needed to sion), is March 14, 2014. nominate people for office and to select The following positions are open: the Awardees for the Annual Confer- ence. B oard of Directors ASI Sponsors Special Vice President PACE Secretary Finally, we are looking for members of PACE (Political Action for Candidate Branch Representative, Eastern Shore Event in Frederick Election) from each of our five branches. Branch Representative, Southern MD Did you know that the national offices Social Worker’s Best Defense Against Branch Representative, Metro Baltimore To complete a nominations form of NASW Assurance Services are locat- Malpractice.” Almost 100 social work- please go to www.nasw-md.org, click ed in Frederick? In September, ASI col- ers, field instructors and students gath- Branch Representative, Western MD on “About Us” in the masthead and then laborated with the Hood College Dept. ered for the event which was held at Branch Representative, Suburban MD click on “Leadership Opportunities” of Social Work and the Maryland Chap- Hood College. In addition to the work- MSW Student Representative ter of NASW to host a special offering shop, they were treated to a presentation of their workshop: “Ethical Practice: A on EAPs, exhibits and lunch. BSW Student Representative

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diagnosis is indicated by entering “Provi- of functioning” and the impairment should ■ DSM-5 from page 1 R ecording a Diagnostic Formulation sional” to the right of the diagnostic entry. be assessed in the context of determining The DSM-5 expectations for recording Generally, a firm diagnosis usually should the individual’s need for treatment. (APA, a diagnostic formulation can be concep- be made by the third client session, but in 2013, p. 21). The overall disability severity Diagnostic formulation in DSM-5 re- tualized in five categories: (1) history and some cases finalizing a diagnosis may take can be presented through a brief summary mains consistent with the fundamental concise summary, (2) diagnoses, (3) medi- longer. If the person ultimately meets the statement. conceptualization of diagnosis introduced cal conditions, (4) notations, (5) disability criteria for the disorder, the word provi- in DSM-III, but reinforces and expands severity, and (6) treatment plan/consider- sional is removed or struck out in the writ- the diagnostic formulation connection to ations. There is no standardized format, Diagnostic Formulation Example treatment planning, which also has been an ten diagnostic entry. If the criteria for the numbering system or order of presenting The following is a sample of how a diag- essential component of clinical social work disorder are not met, the disorder is re- these components of the formulation. Each nostic formulation in DSM-5 can be writ- practice historically (Munson, 2013). The moved or struck through on the written of these areas is discussed below. ten. Practitioners should keep in mind that recording and presentation of an official diagnostic entry. this particular format is not mandated and diagnosis has changed in DSM-5, but most H istory and Concise Summary the actual presentation of the diagnostic features of diagnostic recording introduced Medical Conditions formation can vary as long as the content in DSM-III remain. The recording of a The basis for the history and background In DSM-5 diagnostic formulations clini- areas are covered in the diagnostic narra- core diagnosis, listing medical conditions, information is summarized in the DSM-5 cians should continue to list medical con- listing psychosocial conditions, indicating manual as the case formulation “must in- tive. ditions as part of the diagnosis after listing level of severity, and noting principal and volve a careful clinical history and concise the mental diagnoses. For non-physicians provisional diagnoses continue to be used summary of the social, psychological, and History and Concise Summary diagnostic formulations the medical condi- with some changes. Conceptually, DSM-5 biological factors that may have contribut- Mary Komar, age 34, was seen on self- tions should be listed as a separate section diagnosis is similar to earlier editions of the ed to developing a given mental disorder” referral because “I have been depressed for using the disclaimer “as reported by…” DSM, but there is no longer a sequential, (APA, 2013, p. 19). A history and back- longer than I can remember.” She reports (See Munson, 2001, p. 80). This disclaim- numeric, formal format for recording di- ground section is important because the depression symptoms “off and on” since er can prevent clinical social workers from agnoses. DSM-5 no longer formally uses the “by age six and anxiety symptoms for approx- being accused of practicing medicine by prior history” or “by prior diagnosis” in- imately three years. The anxiety symp- diagnosing medical conditions. Any medi- dicators used in DSM-IV. Also, the DSM- tom onset occurred soon after meeting Case Formulation cal conditions entered in a diagnostic for- 5 “Diagnostic Features“ sections for some her husband. The couple has a two-year- The APA-stated purpose of DSM-5 is mation should use the “as reported by…” disorders have risk and prognosis sections old daughter. Mrs. Komar reports hav- to assist mental health professionals in the disclaimer listing spouse, parent, employer, that describe possible genetic and physio- ing a “gambling problem” in several areas diagnosis of client mental disorders as part primary care physician, etc., as the source logical factors. Where heritable features of (off-track betting, casino gambling, sports of a “case formulation assessment that leads of the medical information. disorders are present they should be noted gambling, and state lotteries) that started to a fully informed treatment plan” (APA, during her current marriage. She works as 2013. p. 19) for each client. The concept of as part of the history and concise summary. There is much flexibility in recording his- Notations a manufacturing project manger and earns case formulation emerged in the 1970s and $49,000 annually. She stated, “I gamble continues to evolve. Treatment planning tory and concise summary, but the infor- The DSM-IV Axis IV Psychosocial and mation included should be a brief summary Environmental Problems (PEPs) covered with money I can’t afford to spend.” She has most recently been articulated as “case was evicted from her apartment for rent ar- formulation.” Lazare (1976) in the early of the key factors that are relevant to the nine key areas through brief narrative diagnoses assigned in the diagnosis section summaries that were part of the multiaxial rears and is living temporarily with a fe- stages of modern case formulation defined male friend. She is separated from her hus- the concept as “a conceptual scheme that of the diagnostic formulation. diagnosis. In DSM-5 the diagnostic PEPs band who she reports threatened physical organizes, explains, or makes sense of large were eliminated and moved to the Section abuse and was verbally abusive. She reports amounts of data and influences treatment Diagnoses II category titled “Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention.” receiving mental health diagnoses in the decisions” (p. 97). The diagnostic formu- Section II (Diagnostic Criteria and There are nine categories of conditions. past during a brief marriage that ended in lation model described in this article can Codes) in DSM-5 lists all the disorders The “Other Conditions” category was a divorce six years ago. She received brief be a singular formulation or part of a com- that can be cited as part of the diagnostic part of DSM-IV. The conditions are not psychotherapy and medication for Dys- prehensive case formulation depending on formulation. Section II is the core of the considered mental disorders, but the condi- thymic Disorder and alcohol and substance the purpose of the diagnostic assessment. A DSM-5 system and combines the DSM-IV tions can impact the individual’s diagnosis, abuse. She reports the alcohol/substance diagnostic formulation can be part of a re- Axis I (Clinical Disorders), Axis II (Men- the course of the mental disturbance, the use was associated with chronic back pain ferral for psychotherapy that requires a case tal Retardation [intellectual disability] and prognosis, or the treatment (APA, 2013, p. that was the result of an automobile acci- formulation and detailed treatment plan. A Personality Disorders), and Axis III (Gen- 715). In some cases the condition can sim- dent. Based on Mrs. Komar’s self-report, diagnostic formulation can also be part of eral Medical Conditions). In recording a ply be listed such as “homelessness” while screening measures and clinical observa- an evaluation in a forensic or other non- diagnostic formulation, each disorder is others, such as “low income” may need a tion, she is not currently a threat to self or therapeutic case with or without treatment listed preceded by the International Clas- brief supplemental statement such as, “due others. There is a family history of bipolar recommendations. The DSM-5 does not sification Diseases (ICD) diagnostic code. to unemployed and receiving unemploy- disorder (paternal grandfather and mater- offer instructions or models for treatment Both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes ment of $235 biweekly and has three chil- nal aunt). Based on the clinical interview, planning (APA, p. 19). This article also for all disorders and conditions are listed in dren in his care with no other financial scales administered and collateral informa- does not cover the details of the treatment DSM-5. ICD-9-CM codes are to be used supports or resources.” In some cases the tion, the following diagnoses were made as planning. Practitioners can use various in the United States until October 1, 2014, details of the notations should be explained part of this evaluation. treatment planning models and link them or other date established for the official in the case formulation that should accom- to a DSM-5 diagnostic formulation. The implementation in the United States. After pany the diagnostic formulation. Diagnoses book Clinical Case Formulations by Barba- the transition date is announced, practitio- 300.4 Persistent depressive disorder, with ra Ingram (2011) is one example of a good ners will use ICD-10 CM codes in record- anxious distress, moderate, early onset, case formulation model that can be used ing diagnoses. Disability Severity with pure dysthymic syndrome, moderate with DSM-5 diagnostic formulations. Multiple diagnoses are recorded us- DSM-5 diagnostic instructions suggest 312.31 Gambling disorder, episodic, mod- ing the DSM-IV convention of listing the that overall severity or “disability” should erate Diagnostic Formulation “principal diagnosis” first. “Principle di- be recorded in the diagnostic formulation. 305.00 Alcohol use disorder, in early re- agnosis” is defined in DSM-5 for inpatient Diagnosis is used to plan individual case A diagnostic formulation is the result of mission settings as the condition primarily respon- and treatment plans, but it is also used to a process in which the clinician interviews 305.20 Cannabis use disorder, in sustained sible for admitting the person to the set- communicate diagnostic information to the client to compile the chief complaints, remission identify symptoms and behaviors articulat- ting, and in outpatient settings the “rea- other clinicians who may work with the ed by the client, as well as gathering infor- son for the visit” is the disorder/condition client. An overall severity indicator can be Medical Conditions mation provided by collateral sources and that is primarily responsible for the services helpful in both clinical situations. No spe- As reported by Mrs. Komar (person evaluated) information about the client’s personal and the person receives during outpatient visits cific directions are provided in the DSM-5 Gastritis, severe family history. This information is inte- (APA, 2013, pp. 22-23). Other disorders for recording the overall severity specifier. Asthma, chronic grated, and applied to the DSM-5 criteria diagnosed are listed in the order of their There are a number of severity specifiers Back injury with significant pain resulting and ultimately the decision is made to as- amount of contribution to the treatment or used within individual disorders in DSM- from an automobile accident service that is provided. Provisional diag- 5. For example, Persistent Depressive Dis- sign a disorder or condition. Information Notations nosis is also retained in DSM-5 as a “spec- order has five specifiers that are reviewed in the Introduction and Use of the Manual sec- 995.82 Spouse Abuse, Psychological, Sus- tions of the DSM-5 provides broad guide- ifier” (APA, p. 23). Provisional diagno- for the diagnosis. The DSM-5 intentionally pected, initial encounter lines for the written diagnostic formula- sis is used when the information available separates the concepts of mental disorder V60.0 Homeless: Evicted from apartment / tion. Based on the brevity of the guidelines about the client is not sufficient to deter- and disability (severity of illness). Disabil- temporarily living with friend the clinician has much flexibility in how mine whether the client meets the full cri- ity severity is defined as “impairment in the diagnosis is recorded. teria for a disorder. Provisional status of a social, academic, or other important areas DSM-5 Continued on page 15 FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 15

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Disability Severity Mrs. Komar’s overall functional sever- Educating and PRotEcting ity is in the moderate range. The moderate severity is present mostly in the area of Social WorkerS personal concern about “excessive” gambling, finances, and marital relationship issues. The alcohol/substance risk is in the moderate range given the early remission status, and the risk of relapse and personal stressors is in the moderate range. The gambling problem is at the severe level and may become abstinence or “nondis- ordered” gambling if treated. The medical conditions present a moderate level of severity and if not addressed, could result in alcohol/substance relapse. 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Monitoring of her medical condition will be explored, For online WebEd courses, Education and Training and relapse prevention monitoring will be Center, and Lunchtime Series Webinars, please visit used with respect to the alcohol and can- www.socialworkers.org nabis remission status. Childcare services For information on the NASW-Endorsed Professional and monitoring will be recommended on Liability Insurance, call 855-385-2160 or visit an as- needed basis. www.naswassurance.org/pli/professionals to apply or get a quote for malpractice insurance R eferences NASW Assurance Services also offers coverage for small American Psychiatric Association. group practices, students, schools, and agencies. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of For more information, call 855-385-2160 mental disorders, fifth edition. Arlington, VA: Risk Management course discount applies to individual, professional policyholders. Author. Retrieved from http://www.ac- * swa.org/abe/code-of-ethics/ American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition. Washington, DC: Author. American Psychiatric Association. (1980). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, third edition. Washington, DC: Author American Psychiatric Association. (1952). Diagnostic and statistical manual - Get involved mental disorders, Washington, DC: Author. unteer Ingram, B. L. (2011). Clinical case formulations: Matching the integrative treatment plan to the client, second edition. Hoboken, NJ: Behavioral Health Committee Mentoring Committee Social Workers in Schools (SWIS) Wiley. Chapter Ethics Committee (CEC) Committee on Nominations & Social Work Reinvestment (SWR) Lazare, A. (1976). The psychiatric ex- Children, Youth & Families Leadership Identification (CNLI) Task Force amination in the walk-in clinic: Hypoth- Committee (CYF) Political Action for Candidate Student-Faculty Liaison Committee esis generation and hypothesis and testing. Election (PACE) Archives of General Psychiatry, 33, 96-102. Committee on Aging (COA) To inquire about, or join a Munson, C. E. (2001). The mental health Committee on Sexual Minority Peace and Social Justice Committee diagnostic desk reference, Second Edition, New Issues (COSMI) Private Practice Committee committee call Daphne at 410-788-1066 x16 York: Haworth. Health Committee Professional Development Committee Munson, C. E. (2013). Contemporary clin- Forensic Social Work Committee Professional Standards Committee Pick a Committee, ical social work supervision: A mentoring and monitoring model. 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• Accounting of Disclosures Policy pany without any consent or authorization In the event that a social worker has from the parties. But the NASW Code of a HIPAA question or is the subject of Ethics requires consent for the information a HIPAA investigation, review of the to be released. That provision is referenced HIPAA policy documents can be instruc- already in the sample notice in the section tive. Health care entities are expected to “For Payment.” It states that the social comply with their own written policies. work practice would disclose information Health care entities, including solo practi- for payment based on client authorization. tioners, are required to receive training on Different categories of information are the HIPAA policies and to provide training listed on the NPP about how health infor- to any members of their workforce about mation might be used by the social work A Review of the policies. The training should be doc- practice. The area requiring particular re- umented and records of the training filed view is the section for disclosures of infor- with other HIPAA compliance documents. mation “without authorization.” Page 2 and Page 3 of the sample NPP list instances the 2013 NASW Sample Notice of Privacy Practices where information might be released with- (NPP), State Law and the NASW out the authorization of the client. Those Code of Ethics are the areas where, again, the sample has Sample HIPAA been modified to be consistent with the The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) Code of Ethics, but where a social worker is the HIPAA form that is familiar to most would also want to review state law re- Privacy Form clients and practitioners. Specific instruc- quirements. tions for social workers are provided in a One area that mental health practitioners document titled, “Notice of Privacy Prac- may consider adding is for reporting elder tices Instructions for Use” located in the or vulnerable adult abuse, which could “policy” section of the sample document very readily be added in a section following Webpage. Child Abuse or Neglect. Federally-fund- • First, it is appropriate to simply remove ed drug and alcohol abuse treatment pro- the heading at the top that says that this viders have stricter privacy standards that is a “sample notice of privacy practices.” may limit elder abuse reporting. Depend- Originally published as the NASW Legal Defense Fund “Legal Issue of the Month” at www.socialworkers. ing on a state’s reporting law a social work- org/ldf/legal_issue/2013/sep2013.asp • The language that should remain at the er may want to consider whether any ad- top of the NPP is mandatory wording ditional detail about reporting child abuse By Sherri Morgan, ple, the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) required by the HIPAA regulations that would be appropriate. For example, some Associate Counsel, LDF and is the form commonly distributed to clients reads, “This notice describes how medi- states require that child abuse be reported Office of Ethics & Professional Review that informs them of how their health infor- cal information about you may be used regardless of how much time has passed, mation will be protected and the circum- ©September 2013. National Association of Social and disclosed, how you can get access to so that if an adult patient reports that they stances under which it will be disclosed. Workers. All rights reserved. Re-publication of this this information, please review this no- were abused as a child a report must still be However, it is the Notice of Privacy Practic- article or portions thereof is by permission only. tice carefully.” Those are the required filed. In those states, it may be appropriate es Policy that describes the day-to-day pro- words on the header that are contained to add clarifying language, or to verbally cedures followed by the social worker when Introduction on HIPAA notices for any healthcare review that provision with new clients. handling the Notice of Privacy Practices. practice and any health plan. This is uni- Another example of how the sample September 23, 2013 is the enforcement Specific sample documents will be discussed versal language identifying the docu- NPP has been modified to meet the Code of date for the 2013 changes to the HIPAA individually, below. All HIPAA compli- ment as the notice of privacy practices or Ethics is the section addressing disclosures medical privacy regulations, issued by ance documents should be maintained for what some practitioners call the “HIPAA for family involvement in care. HIPAA the U.S. Department of Health and Hu- six years. The State mandated time period form.” allows health care entities to notify fam- man Services in January (codified at 45 for retaining client records is not affected by • Fill out the section on Page 3, “Your ily members who are involved in the pa- C.F.R. Part 160, Part 162, and Part 164). the HIPAA requirement and is contained Rights Regarding your PHI,” with the tient's care if they are closely involved in The amended regulations address many as- in state laws addressing health records (see contact information of the health or the treatment. The Code of Ethics does not pects of the HIPAA requirements, as dis- Morgan, S., Khan, A. and Polowy, C., No- mental health care entity’s privacy officer permit this disclosure unless the client con- cussed in the article, Social Workers and the vember 2010). 2013 Omnibus HIPAA Rule (Morgan, S., (solo practitioners act as their own pri- sents, although it does not specify that the vacy officer). consent be in writing. 2013). Known as the Omnibus Rule, the HIPAA Policies 2013 HIPAA regulatory amendments ex- • The Privacy Officer information is also State laws on client access to health re- pand patient and client privacy protec- HIPAA requires that covered entities to be provided on Page 4 in the “Com- cords often differ from HIPAA regarding tions and clarify elements of the medical have written office policies and while this plaints” section. how soon a practitioner must respond to a privacy, security and breach notification may seem burdensome for a small or solo • Review the NPP in its entirety and de- client request for records. If state law re- standards. As a result, health care enti- practitioner, it is a requirement for prac- termine whether it accurately reflects quires access within less than 30 days, this ties covered by the HIPAA rules, including titioners who are subject to HIPAA. To how the social work practice uses con- should be followed when clients request clinical social workers, will need to update track adherence to the requirements, it fidential information, including any state their records. Otherwise, the HIPAA time and revise many of their compliance docu- is appropriate to place all of the revised law modifications period of 30 days applies. Social work- ments. NASW’s Legal Defense Fund has HIPAA policies into a HIPAA compliance • Modify the effective date of the policy to ers may review their state law provision in provided a basic set of online HIPAA pri- file or folder (which may be electronic or reflect the date that it is adopted. the legal article, Access to Records by Social vacy forms and office policies for use by on paper), so that they are available for re- Sample documents such as the NPP are Workers’ Clients (Morgan, S. and Khan, A., members in meeting their regulatory review when needed. meant to be modified for the specific prac- 2012). sponsibilities and these have been updated The sample policies offered by NASW tice setting and to take into account state to take into account the new requirements. should be personalized with the name of privacy laws that are more protective of U sing the Finalized This article will review the sample docu- the social work practice, dated, and signed privacy than HIPAA. It is also permissi- Notice of Privacy Practices ments (available at www.socialworkers. and then filed with other HIPAA compli- ble for the NPP to incorporate profession- NASW’s sample forms include a one- org/hipaa/sample.asp) and highlight key ance documents. The blanks at the top of al ethics standards that are more protective page client “acknowledgement” form for issues in adapting them for a clinical social the sample policies for “policy number” of privacy. Some of the modifications that clients to sign when they receive the NPP. worker’s practice.1 and “subject” are for the optional use by would otherwise need to be made to meet It should be signed by the client or include the social work practice. The sample poli- state social worker confidentiality require- cies include: a short explanation from the social work- F orms and Policies Distinguished ments may already be incorporated in the er as to why the acknowledgement was Social workers should distinguish be- • Notice of Privacy Practices Policy NASW sample because certain standards of not signed. The client’s signature is not tween the HIPAA forms and the HIPAA • Authorization/Consent Policy the Code of Ethics have already been taken mandatory; however, the social worker’s office policies. Both types of documents are • Breach Notification Policy into consideration. For example, for pay- attempt should be documented. The ac- needed for HIPAA compliance. For exam- • Business Associates Policy ment purposes HIPAA allows release of • Requests for Restrictions Policy information to the client’s insurance com- H IPAA Cont. on page 17

1 NASW’s Legal Defense Fund has provided online a set of sample HIPAA privacy forms and office policies. These basic documents are offered as a tool for NASW members; however, additional forms and policies may be needed depending on the practice setting and type of health or mental health organization in which a social worker practices. Specifically, these basic privacy forms do not address the additional requirements contained in the HIPAA Security Standards, such as a Security Risk Assessment and a HIPAA Security Plan (for more guidance on the Security Standards, see Morgan, S. and Polowy, C., 2005). Each social worker or other health care entity is independently responsible for compliance with HIPAA. FALL EDITION | 2013 The Maryland Social Worker Page 17

■ HPAAI from page 16 If a social worker is working in this to the health care practice when disclo- Analysis and Conclusions type of treatment setting, the Authoriza- sures of confidential client information are Compliance with HIPAA requires main- knowledgement may be kept with the cli- tion to Release Substance Abuse Infor- needed to carry out the designated tasks. taining a current level of knowledge about ent’s chart rather than the entire NPP. mation should be used when releasing cli- Such third parties are referred to in HIPAA the regulations. Clinical social workers Information about how a health or mental ent records. This authorization includes a as “business associates” (BA). NASW sam- who are subject to the regulations need to: health care practice will use the NPP is con- statement that the party receiving the in- ple HIPAA documents include a Business tained in the NPP Policy; however, for quick formation is prohibited from re-releasing Associates Policy and a Business Associ- • Adopt a set of HIPAA policy documents review, some pointers are offered here: it without the client’s consent. By con- ate Agreement. In the BA agreement, the • Provide the Notice of Privacy Practice • Keep a copy of the finalized NPP in the trast, the Authorization to Release Mental “covered entity” refers to the clinical social to clients and gain an acknowledgement HIPAA compliance file for the social Health Information is required to include worker and the “business associate” refers signature work practice an opposite statement, indicating that the to the third party who will perform con- • Review with clients how they would like • Post the finalized NPP on the social work party receiving the information may re- tractual activities such as accounting, bill- to be notified in the event of a breach practice Website disclose it. ing, legal services, cloud computing, prac- (optional) • Post the NPP in a common area of the of- tice management or other functions. • Review relationships with business asso- fice (i.e. waiting room) B reach Notification The BA Policy should be adopted in the ciates and update written agreements same manner as other HIPAA office policies. • Use the Accounting of Disclosures form • Provide individual copies of the NPP to NASW offers five sample documents re- Suggestions for use of the sample business as- in each client file to track required dis- all clients lated to notification of privacy breaches: • Put the completed Acknowledgement of sociate agreement are offered as follows: closures of client information • Breach Notification Policy (re- • Use the appropriate authorization forms Receipt of NPP in each client’s file • Section 2.1 – Check the first box to spec- quired): The breach notification Poli- when disclosing client information based ify the purpose for the business associ- cy document should be personalized and on written consent Authorizations to ate’s access to clients’ protected health in- adopted in a manner similar to the oth- • Perform a risk assessment of electronic formation and enter the specific purpose Release Information er policy documents and filed with the systems and devices containing client in- in the blank space OR check the sec- HIPAA compliance folder. formation Three sample documents are provided ond box if a separate services agreement • Breach Incident Log: The Breach In- • Develop a security plan for reducing the that facilitate client’s permission (authori- is attached which details the purpose of cident Notification Log should be main- threats and vulnerabilities to electronic zation) to release their confidential records. the business associates’ use of protected tained with other HIPAA compliance health information These are: health information and enter the name of documents and completed in the event of • Obtain HIPAA training and provide • Authorization/Consent Policy that document in the blank space. a breach or breaches. If the breaches dur- training to any employees/volunteers • Standard Authorization, Substance Abuse ing a year affect a small number of clients • Section 2.2 – Check all options that apply. (see www.medelearn.org/nasw) Treatment (less than 500 per incident), then the in- • Provide the business associate with a copy • Follow notification and reporting re- • Standard Authorization, Mental Health formation in the log may be used to file of your Notice of Privacy Practices Policy. quirements in the event of a privacy Treatment an annual breach incident report with the breach. U.S. Department of Health and Human • Have each party sign and date the agreement. Like all of the sample policy documents, NASW will continue to update the Services. Larger breaches (affecting 500 • Make a copy and store the agreement HIPAA compliance resources available the Authorization Policy needs to iden- or more clients) require reporting as soon with HIPAA compliance documents. tify the name of the social work practice to social workers. For twice-weekly up- as possible (within 60 days), as well as no- dates on legal and ethical issues, you may or agency at the top [in the brackets] and tification of the media. should be dated and signed or initialed by Accounting of Disclosures visit the Social Work Ethics and Law In- • Breach Notification–Patient: Most stitute (SWELI) Facebook Webpage and the social worker or other person with au- privacy breaches, regardless of the num- HIPAA created a right for clients to re- thority to adopt policies for the health care quest a list of the instances where their con- click “Like” at www.facebook.com/so- ber of affected individuals, require notice cialworkethicslaw practice. The word “sample” should be re- to the client(s) unless a risk assessment fidential information has been disclosed by moved from the authorization forms when determines there is a “low probability their health care providers (an “accounting they are being personalized for a specific that the PHI has been compromised.” of disclosures); however, it contains many Additional Resources social work practice setting. The “Stan- The sample notification to patients pro- exceptions. The 2013 Omnibus HIPAA NASW Sample HIPAA Privacy Forms and Policies, dard Authorization, Mental Health Treat- vides a general outline for the type of Rule did not make changes to the Account- www.socialworkers.org/hipaa/sample.asp ment” will be most commonly used by a content that should be covered in notices ing of Disclosures requirements. Thus, NASW Online HIPAA Training Program, www. clinical social worker in private practice there is no need to update the sample poli- medelearn.org/nasw to clients in the event of a privacy breach NASW Legal Defense Fund, Legal Issue of the Month when releasing client information to a affecting their individual health infor- cy and accounting log provided for NASW third party. The type(s) of information to members; however, one should continue Archive, www.socialworkers.org/ldf/legal_issue mation. Introducing NASW’s Sample HIPAA Privacy Forms complying with the Accounting of Disclo- be disclosed should be indicated by check- • Breach Notification–HHS: Although and Policies, Free, one-hour Webinar available to ing off all appropriate options or by writ- a sample notification letter to HHS is sures requirements by tracking disclosures members of NASW Specialty Practice Sections at ing in specific categories of information, provided for NASW members, reporting related to matters such as: http://www.socialworkers.org/sections/teleconfer- the names of the parties provided and the • Reporting abuse or neglect (Adult Ser- ences/tcourses/Default.aspx?courseID=853d92e7- to HHS is most commonly conducted d553-4f19-8c47-55879651ef97&header=OFF document signed and dated by the client or online at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/pri- vices; Child Protective Services, etc.) their authorized representative (e.g. parent, U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the vacy/hipaa/administrative/breachnoti- • Health oversight activities (e.g. audits, in- National Coordinator for Health IT, Privacy and Security guardian, executor of estate). ficationrule/brinstruction.html spections) Resources for Professionals, http://www.healthit.gov/ The option for “psychotherapy notes” • Authorization to Notify Patient of • Judicial or administrative proceedings providers-professionals/ehr-privacy-security should be used only when the clinician Breach via Email/Phone (optional): (court orders, subpoenas) U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Model No- keeps a second set of more detailed notes The Authorization to Notify patient of • Public health activities (mostly applicable tice of Privacy Practices, http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/pri- in addition to the primary client chart vacy/hipaa/modelnotices.html Breach via Email/Phone is an optional to health care settings) U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Sample and when the client wants that informa- form that may be used when discuss- • Reports to avert imminent harm (e.g. tion disclosed to a third party. An autho- Business Associate Agreement Provisions, http://www. ing with clients how they would like threats to health and safety) hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/cov- rization for the release of separately-main- to be notified in the event of a privacy • Unauthorized disclosures (e.g. privacy eredentities/contractprov.html tained psychotherapy notes should not be breach. Unless there is a prior agree- breaches, information sent to wrong per- combined with an authorization to release ment, HIPAA requires that notification son/place) R eferences any other type of information in the cli- of a breach be made by U.S. Mail. ent’s record. At times, two signed authori- • Other disclosures made without autho- 45 C.F.R. Part 160, Part 162, and Part 164 (March zations may be needed: one to release the For more information about the four fac- rization that are unrelated to treatment, 26, 2013). HIPAA administrative simplification reg- primary client record and a second to re- tors to be reviewed in a breach notification payment and health care business opera- ulation text (Unofficial version). Available at http:// www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/ lease the clinician’s detailed psychotherapy risk assessment, see Social Workers and the tions. 2013 Omnibus HIPAA Rule (Morgan, S., The Accounting of Disclosures Poli- combined/hipaa-simplification-201303.pdf notes. If only one chart is maintained for Morgan, S. (March 2013). Social workers and the each client, then the psychotherapy notes 2013). For suggested steps to follow in re- cy should be personalized and filed with 2013 omnibus HIPAA rule, NASW Legal Defense check-off would not be applicable. For sponding to a privacy breach, see Prevent- other HIPAA policy documents and the Fund, Legal Issue of the Month. Available at https:// more information on the HIPAA defini- ing and Responding to Electronic Privacy Accounting of Disclosures Log should be www.socialworkers.org/ldf/legal_issue/2013/ tion of psychotherapy notes, read Social Breaches (Morgan, S. and Polowy, C., Sep- copied and kept in individual client files to mar2013.asp Workers and Psychotherapy Notes (Morgan, S. tember 2010). track the type of disclosures listed above. If Morgan, S. and Khan, A. (October 2012). Ac- cess to records by social workers’ clients, NASW Legal and Polowy, C., 2006). Federally-funded the log is not maintained regularly, a social worker will need to complete it based on Defense Fund, Legal Issue of the Month. Avail- drug and alcohol abuse treatment centers B usiness Associates able at https://www.socialworkers.org/ldf/legal_is- must comply with an additional set of fed- the documented disclosures referenced in sue/2012/Oct2012.asp Social workers or other health practi- the client’s record in order to respond to a eral confidential rules that are more pro- tioners are expected to have signed agree- Morgan, S., Khan, A. and Polowy, C. (Novem- client request for an accounting. ber 2010). Social workers and record retention require- tective of privacy than HIPAA (see Mor- ments with third parties on whom they gan, S. and Polowy, C., 2011). rely to perform business functions related H IPAA Cont. on page 18 Page 18 The Maryland Social Worker FALL EDITION | 2013 The Dangers of Therapist-Patient Privilege

By Tammy J. Spengler, LCSW-C attempts and violence, and is angry with a leagues, family, and fellow victims would mental and emotional fragility are not al- group or institution. However, that would all watch the perpetrator’s behaviors escalate lowed to report that someone is mentally e all have images of the dev- not be enough to have the patient hospital- over time but (because of privilege) therapists ill and dangerous? astating scenes from the Navy ized, warn the police, or stop them from could not provide evidence to stop this pre- As mental health professionals, it is time WYard shooting, Sandy Hook purchasing weapons. Within the confines dictable violence. for us to be a part of a comprehensive system Elementary School, the Boston Marathon, of the current system, mental health pro- Currently, federal law prohibits the with law enforcement and the community Virginia Tech, and the Colorado theatre fessionals are prohibited from being a part sale of firearms and ammunition to cer- that seeks to prevent these needless tragedies. massacres permanently etched into our of the solution to create a safer society and tain individuals with a history of mental We need to do a better job at identifying and brains. All of the killers in those incidents avoid needless tragedies. Our role needs to illness and requires licensed dealers to re- ensuring that dangerous people with mental had serious mental health problems. Most be reviewd closely as we debate the contro- quest a background check prior to trans- health problems are in a treatment modality of them were in treatment or had been in versy over gun control, background checks, fer of a firearm (18 U.S.C. section 922(d) that will ensure their own safety as well as the treatment in the past. I don’t ever want to and the line between public safety and the (4). However, federal law does not require safety of those around them. A coordinated be the therapist of a potential murderer ren- rights of people with mental illness. states to make mental health informa- effort of community providers and the police dered incapable of warning the public of Not only are mental health professionals si- tion available to the federal or state agen- has been successful in reducing domestic vio- danger. Currently, mental health profes- lenced about warning the police of potential- cies that perform background checks, and lence. Better training, along with assessment sionals’ voices are silenced by patient-ther- ly dangerous individuals, we are also unable many states fail to report to the FBI’s Na- scales like the Danger Assessment created by apist privilege. Maryland courts have re- to inform a judge or jury about the mental tional Instant Criminal Background Check Dr. Campbell in 1986, have been used by po- cently expanded privilege (Ali vs. the State status of clients regarding any premeditation System (NICS) (C.F.R. section 25.4). lice and health care providers in identifying of Md., 2010), giving mental health profes- the client may have had before committing Federal law does not require states to sub- the lethality potential in domestic violence sit- sionals even fewer rights to warn the public a violent crime. We are not allowed to tes- mit mental health information to NICS; uations. Individuals identified as high risk are or to keep themselves safe. It is time to re- tify in court unless our clients have waived participation is strictly voluntary (C.F.R. then referred to specially trained units. evaluate our current system, and reconstruct their privilege. Simply taking the stand is a section 25.4). These cracks in the system A similar system could be put in place for it in a way that allows mental health profes- violation of patient/therapist privilege and result in the ability for many people with a mental health providers who have clients sionals to be a part of the solution to prevent opens therapists up to a lawsuit for violating history of violence and mental illness to be whose behaviors or moods are alarming to this needless violence. confidentiality. This absence of information able to purchase weapons. them. The laws defining therapist/client Mental health professionals may only in- that the therapist could provide can result in For example, the mentally ill are not al- privilege would need to be reconstructed in a form the police of dangerous individuals an offender being found not guilty. For ex- lowed to purchase a gun in the State of manner that would allow therapists the right when a specific, imminent plan to harm ample, prior to the Colorado shooting, the Maryland. Who determines whether or to report high-risk patients to these special self or others is disclosed by a patient. It gunman sent his psychiatrist a package out- not someone is mentally ill? The appli- units of trained law enforcement officers in does not allow therapists to report individ- lining his plan. This evidence has been de- cant for a firearm simply needs to check off assessing violent, mentally-ill offenders. uals who are exhibiting high-risk indica- bated as to whether or not it should be admit- that they were never involuntarily com- We also need a system that takes into ac- tors for becoming violent, nor does it give ted at the trial. If a therapist had information mitted to a psychiatric hospital for more count the safety of mental health providers us the permission to notify authorities that that would help document the premeditation than three days. This is the primary safe- in reporting this information. It is likely that a client should not be allowed to purchase and motive for a crime that was committed ty check regarding mental illness that an by reporting these high-risk individuals, the a firearm. In general, most people seek- by their client, they would not be allowed applicant needs to pass before obtaining a therapist’s safety could be put in jeopardy. ing help for mental health problems are to divulge this information due to privilege. weapon in Maryland. A mentally ill per- Privilege would need to be waived for ther- not dangerous or violent. However, peo- Even if they turned this evidence over, the son could simply change their stay in a psy- apists to obtain Peace Orders, thus ensur- ple with certain diagnoses may have diffi- prosecutor would not be allowed to enter it at chiatric hospital from involuntary to vol- ing them the right to protect themselves and culties with regulating emotions, impulsiv- the trial. This lack of evidence would most untary within the three-day time limit, their work places if they feel they are in dan- ity, and aggression. For example, a therapist likely result in the perpetrator being found thus allowing them the ability to purchase ger. These changes would allow us the op- may be aware of a sociopath with a gun who not guilty, allowing him/her to go on to weapons. What is the point of background portunity to be a part of the solution to end is feeling enraged, has a history of suicide harm another victim. The therapist’s col- checks if those who are best able to assess this needless violence.

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in health psychology and medical settings to join our development and implementation; direct clinical salary requirements; Resume;Contact information for 3 HE LP WANted integrative primary care treatment teams. The Health supervision of masters level social workers and graduate supervisory references.About JSSA: The Jewish Social Psychologist/Behavioral Health Consultant will work students; participating in the development of training Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across T She AN Group collaboratively with our interdisciplinary "pod" teams to for foster parents and staff; as well as direct social the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, is hiring part time therapists to provide outpatient address the psychosocial issues impacting our medical work services. QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed in MD and social, and physical challenges for more than 120 psychotherapy services to clients in the Baltimore patients' treatment, support self-care planning and health Approved supervisor by Maryland Board of Social Work years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all area. Very flexible schedule and will assist with MA behaviors, and provide brief health-focused assessment Examiners 5 years of management experience in foster religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the credentialing. Must have LCSW-C or LCPC. Please and recommendations for care. We are expanding our care including supervision of clinical staff. Experience youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals email resume to [email protected]. services and moving into new offices designed to support with medically fragile, developmental disabilities and/ to entire families. JSSA provides services and support an integrative model, and are pleased to offer several or autism spectrum disorders. Adoption experience to nearly 37,000 individuals a year through our wide Inpatient Social Worker-LGSW positions at this time of growth. Direct services may preferred. How to apply: Please apply through the range of counseling, educational, employment, in-home S inai Hospital of Baltimore include leading interdisciplinary self-care management careers section of our website at www.kennedykrieger. support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. groups for medical patients with chronic conditions, and org Job ID 42433. We are a growing agency and strive to be an employer Job Description: A member of LifeBridge Health, Sinai there are opportunities to be involved in the training of of choice. We offer a competitive salary and benefits Hospital of Baltimore features state-of-the-art facilities, clinical externs and interns. Licensure in the state of package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative national acclaim, and renowned Centers of Excellence. LCSW-C/LCPC, Maryland is preferred; however, LGSWs and doctoral team environment and many opportunities for personal Sinai is the largest community hospital and third largest S lpecia Needs & Deaf Services level psychology associates will also be considered growth and professional development. We pride teaching hospital in Maryland. LifeBridge Health is a and provided with supervision if hired. Experience with General Overview: JSSA’s Special Needs & Deaf ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the smoke-free workplace. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore seeks LGBTQ and/or HIV populations preferred. CBHS offers Services (SNDS) team has an immediate opening for a Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to an Inpatient Social Worker, who in collaboration with the competitive salaries commensurate with experience and full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Professional turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality clinical team and medical provider, provide patient and an excellent benefits package including comprehensive Counselor to join our growing team. Our SNDS team is that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and health benefits, vacation/sick leave, parking stipends, a dedicated team of clinicians and C.A.R.E. managers, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about psychosocial intervention for the high risk inpatient on travel reimbursement, 403B participation, continuing social workers committed to providing cutting edge us at www.jssa.org. our Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). The Social Worker education, tuition reimbursement, HRSA loan repayment services and, programs and support for children, strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved eligibility, and more. For consideration please send cover adults and families. We have expertise in working care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and Outpatient Christian Counseling Practice letter and curriculum vitae to: [email protected]. with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, community resources among a patient population with developmental disabilities and other special needs, as has pt/ft openings for LCSW-C. Locations throughout complex health needs. Sinai Hospital of Baltimore offers well as for children, teens and adults in our community DC/ Baltimore metro regions. To apply go to www. Permanency Specialist a competitive salary and benefits package, including who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additionally, we safeharbor1.com or email resume to Erik@safeharbor1. free parking, a discounted health club membership The Permanency Specialist position will provide intensive provide full-service case management to include care com . Practice utilizes Christian based- Clinically sound and a 403-b retirement plan with employer match. Visit case work services to achieve permanency for children coordination, assessments, referrals, advocacy and treatment approach. www.lifejobs.org to learn more and apply. EOE/M/F/V/D and youth in the care and custody of the Baltimore City accessing information and benefits for individuals with Job Requirements: Seasoned professional knowledge; Department of Health and Human Services (BCDHHS). developmental disabilities and other special needs. The FOR RENT equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more The Permanency Specialist will work collaboratively incumbent’s caseload will be comprised of clients with than one discipline. LCSW/LCSW-C preferred. MSW with BCDHHS and other providers to overcome barriers autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities Owings Mills Westminster required. For candidates currently employed by in achieving successful permanency for children and and other special needs as well as early childhood LifeBridge as a Social Worker, this requirement will be youth in foster care. The ideal candidate will perform clients. In addition to providing therapy, this position is Share attractive, furnished office with us; Owings lifted. 3-5 years of experience. MD Social Work License case mining on individual cases where appropriate, to responsible for some client case management. Position Mills/Westminster - great locations, waiting rooms, per level of education. Demonstrates the ability to follow include searching for family and significant figures in Qualifications: This is an excellent opportunity for an free parking. WiFi. Collegial LCSW-Cís/psychiatrists; verbal instructions, as well as the ability to communicate the childís life. This individual will provide matching entry level licensed clinician. The ideal candidate will Opportunity for cross-referrals. Call Lori @ 410-363- effectively both verbally and in writing. www.click2apply. and placement recommendations to BCDHHS regarding have proven experience with individual, family and group 2825 x2 or email: [email protected]. net/f3rw9m8. individual children, provide post placement support therapy with children and adolescents, and a strong services to children and their families where appropriate, knowledge base, experience and passion for working Columbia A new generation of Veterans participate in specific recruitment activities, assist in with individuals with developmental disabilities and those Beautiful sunny office suite with 2 offices for rent in trainings and technical assistance to BCDHHS and other on the autism spectrum. Case management expertise holistic practice for Psychotherapist and Body Work now joins our Veterans from previous eras. As a result, stakeholders, and provide trainings for prospective and an overall understanding of life span development new challenges require additional highly skilled nurse Practitioners. Rent full/part time, by day or hour. adoptive parents, foster parents, and children in care. strongly desired. LCSW-C or LCPC and a minimum of 2 Located near 29, 32, 95 and 40. Call 443-995-5045. practitioners, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare This position is located in Baltimore City. Adoptions years of clinical experience required. Occasional home professionals. The Department of Veterans Affairs must Together offers a complete benefits package. Masterís visits in Montgomery County and some evening hours recruit a workforce to deliver the best possible care to degree in Social Work or other related Human Services required. Location: The Ina Kay Building, 200 Wood Ellicott City the men and women who have served our nation. Please field, and a minimum of two years relevant experience. Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Apply Now:Please Sound proof, attractively furnished or unfurnished offices visit www.vacareers.va.gov for career opportunities. Please send cover letter, resume, & salary requirements submit the following application materials to hr@jssa. available. Full time and/or shared daily offices in a very to [email protected]. org:Cover letter with salary requirements;Resume; congenial, multi-disciplinary mental health professional In-house EAP Counselor Contact information for 3 supervisory references. We environment. Includes workroom (photocopier & fax are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about available), and a full kitchen. Handicapped access, Seeking contractor for government agency. Maryland Mental Health Therapist us at www.jssa.org. ample free parking, private staff bathrooms, convenient license, substance abuse and EAP experience, CEAP Full time/ Pt time LCSW-C OR LCPC wanted to provide to routes #40, 70, 29, and 695. Contact: Dr. Mike preferred, training in trauma debriefing, ability to pass for individuals and group psychotherapy to a diverse Boyle: 410 465 2500. government security clearance. Reply: johnnasw.md@ psychiatric population in an outpatient mental health LCSW-C, / LCSW / LCPC / LPC - Child & Family verizon.net. setting. Mon- Fri. some Saturday mornings and a General Overview: JSSA’s Child & Family team has COLUMBIA few evening hours required. Send resume to:Michelle multiple immediate openings for full-time Licensed Younger, Clinic Director, Omnihouse, Inc., P.O. Box 1270 Busy psychotherapy office has an unfurnished room for CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Clinical Social Workers / Professional Counselors to rent. A office building. Located in downtown Columbia, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Or fax to: 410-760-6811 join our growing agency. Our Child & Family team is Maryland. Handicapped access. Shared waiting room. M l edica Services Division a dedicated team of clinicians committed to providing cutting edge services and programs and support for Call 410-997-1919 or 410-419-1708. Seeking an Administrative Director (AD) to be responsible Therapeutic Foster Care Manager, children, adults and families. Our services include for the daily operation of the Medical Services Division. Clinical Social Worker a tailored assessment, coordination of care with TOWSON The division conducts mental health evaluations for Location: 2901 East Biddle Street, Baltimore, MD 21213 JSSA and other community services, customized the Court as well as other responsibilities. Examples Spacious private office in suite with established Hiring Incentive and Relocation Available! COMPANY treatment and support. Our programs help infants, of the duties include policy planning, management, psychotherapists. Windows open, great views, beautiful PROFILE:Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI) is an toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-age children, teens, reporting of contracts, and supervision of administrative space, enclosed balcony, upscale building. Cross- internationally recognized facility dedicated to improving parents and entire families cope with a wide range of and clinical staff. We are seeking a highly motivated referral encouraged. Professional, relaxed atmospere. the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric issues including: developmental delays, emotional or individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal Handicapped accessible. Call Marjorie 410 913 3565. developmental disabilities through patient care, special behavioral challenges, social skills and relationship skills. Qualifications:Licensed Certified Social Worker education, research and professional training. Kennedy building, coping with a troubling event, marital, - Clinical (LCSW); 4 years clinical experience post Krieger's clinical programs offer an interdisciplinary parenting and adoption issues, family formation and masters; previous administrative responsibilities. SERVICES approach in treatment tailored to the individual needs transitions, learning disabilities, ADHD and other Preferred: experience within a forensic setting; good of each child. Services include over 40 outpatient attention and impulse disorders, ASD and depression computer skills. Compensation: starting salary is SUPERVISION for LCSW-C Licensure: clinics, inpatient units and several home and community and anxiety. Position Qualifications:This is an excellent $56,000-60,000 plus benefits (full-time). Please apply Board Certified Supervisor with 10 years clinical programs providing services to assist children and their opportunity for experienced licensed clinicians. ASAP as we are looking to fill this position soon. To experience. I work in a wellness setting and value families.The Family Center is an outpatient department The ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of proven Apply:send letter of interest, CV, and a copy of social helping others cultivate their self-awareness. Contact of KKI that specializes in the assessment and treatment experience with individual, family and group therapy with work license to: Lawrence Heller, Ph.D.,Chief Medical Heather Easter, LCSW-C at 443-869-6584, ext. 702 or of children and families that have experienced or are at children between the ages 7-14 years old. Successful Officer, Medical Services Division, Circuit Court for email: [email protected]. risk for psychological trauma. JOB DESCRIPTION:Full- candidates will have demonstrated clinical knowledge Baltimore City, Courthouse East, Room 100, 111 N. time Clinical Social Work Manager position working in treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety in children, Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. larry.heller@ in the Therapeutic Foster Care Program of The community-based consultation and outreach. Training mdcourts.gov. www.baltimorecity.gov. TTY 396-4930. Family Center administering services to children and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT in play therapy and CBT with children preferred. Some adolescents in foster care who have developmental evening hours required. Location: Ina Kay Building, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Chase Brexton Health Services (CBHS) disabilities and/or medically fragile conditions. The 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Location: Marcella Marcey, PhD, December 6, 2013, Baltimore, successful candidate will have the responsibility for Northern Virginia Office, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, CBHS, a private, non-profit community health center in MD. For additional information go to: http://www. providing leadership in strategic planning, program VA 22031. 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B arbara Schifter, Clinical Social Worker Carol A. Kimbell Our condolences go out to Barbara’s family and friends. Barbara was a Carol was a member of NASW-MD chapter for more than 30 years. Our member of NASW-MD since 1982. The full obituary is below. thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Her full obituary is below. From The Washington Post From The Washington Post Published: June 22, 2013 Published: October 7, 2013 Barbara Schifter, a clinical social work- County. She lived in Co- Carol A. Kimbell, a and a volunteer with the Prince George’s er with a private practice in Mount Airy, lumbia before settling in In homemaker who went County Youth Orchestra. She helped co- died June 8 at MedStar Georgetown Uni- Mount Airy. She played Memoriam back to school in her 40s ordinate the orchestra’s appearance at the versity Hospital. She was 58. The cause was competitive tennis and and became a clinical Kennedy Center for a bicentennial con- colon cancer, her sister Judith Alter said. spent time at family vaca- social worker at a psy- cert in 1976. She appeared in a docu- Ms. Schifter had lived in Mount Airy since tion homes in Moneta, Va., and Rehoboth chiatric hospital in Sykesville, Md., died mentary, “Homefront: World War II in 1983 and established her social-work prac- Beach, Del. Ms. Schifter was a member of Sept. 21 at Washington Hospital Center. Washington,” which aired on WETA tice 18 years ago. She continued to counsel B’nai Tzedek, a conservative synagogue She was 79. The cause of death was lung in 2007. In retirement, she rafted in the individuals and families until March. in Potomac, and volunteered at Glenelg cancer, said her son, Steven Kimbell. Colorado River and went dog sledding Barbara Felicia Schifter was born in Country School in Ellicott City. Mrs. Kimbell, a Hyattsville resident, in Alaska. Washington and grew up in Bethesda. Survivors include her husband of 32 received a bachelor’s degree in social ser- Her husband of 38 years, Charles L. She graduated in 1971 from Walt Whit- years, David Lovewell of Mount Airy; vices from the Catholic University in Kimbell, died in 1993. Survivors include man High School and from American two sons, Joshua Lovewell of El Segundo, 1983 and a master’s degree in social work three children, Steven Kimbell of Gaith- University in 1975. She received a mas- Calif., and Adam Lovewell of West Baby- from Catholic in 1984. From 1985 un- ersburg, Brenda Anna of Riverdale and ter’s degree in education from Columbia lon, N.Y.; two stepchildren, Eric Lovewell til 1996, she was a clinical social worker Stephanie Mendenhall of Gettysburg, University Teachers College in 1976 and of Mount Airy and Amy Lovewell of at Springfield Hospital Center, a facility Pa.; four grandchildren; and one great- a second master’s degree, in social work, Palm Harbor, Fla.; her parents, Richard run by the state of Maryland. granddaughter. from the University of Maryland in 1983. and Lilo Schifter of Bethesda; three sis- Carol Ann Colson, a native Washing- — Victoria St. Martin Ms. Schifter taught at the Maryland ters, Judith Alter of Bethesda, Deborah tonian, was a 1952 graduate of D.C.’s School for the Deaf and also worked with Schifter of Northampton, Mass., and Kar- Eastern High School. She was a past emotionally disturbed and learning-dis- en Schifter of Kensington; and a brother, president of the Council on America’s abled children at Waterloo Elementa- Rick Schifter of New York. Military Past, a historical organization. ry School, Waterloo Middle School and —Matt Schudel She was a teacher’s aide at the old Ager Clarksville Middle School, all in Howard Road Elementary School in Hyattsville

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