THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER

Volume 35, Number 3 • Fall 2014 Licensure Cycle Nearing an End

The current licensure cycle will come to an end Feb. 28, 2015. NASW-PA receives a high volume of phone calls related to licensure renewal, and it is our goal that all social workers are familiar with the renewal process and aware of the regulatory requirements necessary to renew and maintain a social work license. renewal will open in The renewal period will begin December and licenses sometime in December, and licensees must be renewed no later than will be notified by mail on how to begin the midnight on Feb. 28, 2015. Renewal process. NASW-PA encourages members to begin applications are not mailed unless a the renewal process as soon as continuing education licensee requests the form in writing. If you are requirements are fulfilled. The most common licensure mailing an application, you may want to consider violations are related to continuing education. Therefore, the additional fee to track and confirm the delivery if you have not accrued your continuing education of your application. This will provide you with a credits at this time, be sure to review upcoming dated receipt that your application was received by continuing education events listed on our Calendar of the State Board, as well as peace of mind. Events at www.nasw-pa.org. NASW-PA will host two NASW-PA encourages members to renew upon conferences this fall, both which offer the opportunity completion of 30 continuing education credits. As to earn all 30 credits required for licensure renewal. As a reminder, if you earned your license (LSW only) always, any workshop or event sponsored by NASW-PA after March 1, 2013, you do not have to earn the 30 will count toward your licensure requirements. continuing education credits. If you earned your Renewing your LSW or LCSW LCSW this cycle, you still will need to complete the In December, the State Board of Social Workers, continuing education credits. Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional At the end of the licensure cycles, NASW-PA Counselors will mail postcards to remind licensees typically receives dozens of phone calls from of the end of the licensure cycle. The postcard will members who had renewed but there was no provide information on renewal, which must be documentation and their licenses therefore expired. completed at www.mylicense.state.pa.us. Online For your protection, be sure to print out the

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425 North 21st Street, Suite 401 • Camp Hill, PA 17011 • 717.232.4125 • www.nasw-pa.org Thank You Board Members! MOVING US FORWARD IN THIS ISSUE By Ron Simon, LCSW, ACSW • Executive Director Thank You Board Members...... 2 NASW-PA would like to thank our board members who recently I was driving the other day, thinking where we want to go. Moving Us Forward...... 3 had their terms expire. Thank you to our departing board members: about what I wanted to write for this I believe that message Sarah Graden, vice president; Kathy Minnich, Central chair; Hope is powerful and true President’s Column...... 4 article. There are so many things to say, Horowitz, Eastern chair; Nancy Sidell, North Central chair; Joanne for NASW and social and I was trying to prioritize. This article is work. As I write this, Update from the Hill...... 6 Babcock, BSW student representative; and Donald Barnes, Jr., MSW called “Moving us forward,” and I always my oldest daughter is Legislator spotlight...... 7 student representative. try to stay true to that theme, as one of my leaving for dental school main roles as your executive director is to in just a few days. It has PACE Endorsements...... 8, 9 We also would like to welcome and congratulate our new board move the social work profession forward taken her almost two The Practical Social Worker...... 10, 11 members: Stuart Horowitz, vice president; Matthew Winger, treasurer- in Pennsylvania. We have accomplished so years to get into dental elect; Nikole Heilmann, Brandywine chair; Jessica Quail, Central much, but still have a long way to go. Then school, but she never The Future of Health Care Delivery...... 13 gave up and never lost chair; David Breiner, Eastern chair; Jamie Lynn Plocinski, North Jimmy V’s speech came on the radio, and I sight of her dream. She kept on striving and I am so proud Annual Report Highlights...... 14, 15 Central chair; Lauren Klein, BSW student representative; and Anthony felt inspired. of her. I am also proud to be a social worker and Licensure Cycle Nearing an End cont...... 16 Kennedy, MSW student representative. We also thank Troy Brindle as For those of you who may not NASW member. We work every day to help he transitions from Brandywine chair into the president-elect role. be aware, Jimmy Valvano (or others achieve goals and dreams. I had a great Conference Highlights...... 17 - 22 Jimmy V, as he is often referred experience this past weekend, participating in We appreciate the dedication and leadership shown by these members “Join us... and help Ethics Corner...... 24, 25 to) was a college basketball my first NASW Delegate Assembly. Close to as they serve NASW-PA. coach. He led North Carolina social work get to 300 social workers got together on a web-based Honoring a Founding NASW Member...... 25 State to a national championship, forum for the good of social work. It is amazing which still is referred to as one where you to see what can be accomplished when people Law and Social Work Practice...... 26, 27 join together and work for a common cause, of the biggest upsets in college want it to go!” Child Protection Updates...... 28 basketball history. But he is almost especially all day on a Saturday. We have so many better known today for a speech he social workers who dedicate their time, energy and Student Perspectives...... 29 gave in 1993, when he was awarded expertise. Thank you! NASW-PA Leadership...... 30 the inaugural Arthur Ashe Courage So, I ask you these important questions about and Humanitarian Award. He passed away from cancer social work practice in Pennsylvania: 1) Where have Continuing Education...... 31 the following month, and The V Foundation for Cancer we been as a profession?, 2) Where are we now? and Research was created as a result of his speech. 3) Where do we want to go? I know where I want It has been more than 20 years since his speech, and it social work to go. Do you? I see social work having is still arguably one of the most inspirational speeches equal standing with other health care professions. I ever given. There are a few lines that strike me in see us having increased insurance reimbursement and regards to our work at NASW, “It’s so important to higher pay for the demanding jobs we do. I see us having Sarah Graden Kathy Minnich Hope Horowitz know where you are. I know where I am right now. increased standing in our Commonwealth and truly being How do you go from where you are to where you recognized for our important work. There are so many want to be? I think you have to have an enthusiasm for things I see, and I want to know what you see and where life. You have to have a dream, a goal. You have to be you want to take social work. We can’t do it alone; we willing to work for it”. In his speech, Valvano stresses have to do it together. Join us in that vision and help knowing where we have been, where we are at and social work get to where you want it to go!

Nancy Sidell Joanne Babcock Donald Barnes VISION

2 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 3 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN By Mike Jeffrey, LCSW • NASW-PA President Master of Social Work Program Let’s Remember to Advocate for Ourselves Talk is Not Social work is an amazing profession. We have roles in so many different aspects of our society, and we Enough truly have the potential for making the world a better place. In the press of day-to-day living, we sometimes forget that while Learn to Activate Deeper we are good at helping others, we also need to make sure to take care of ourselves. I would like to suggest that we take & Broader Levels of some time to consider some ways we can make Healing with Your Clients sure that we are at our best. working side by side but never • Make sure you have other interests in “No one can ever really getting to know each • Use more holistic methods your life. Does that sound strange to suggest? other. Sports may not be your take care of you thing, so going to a baseball game Distinctive features of our program: • Learn specific tools to positively Unfortunately, many social workers are so influence the body-mind interaction caught up in what they feel needs to be done, as well as you can with a colleague or colleagues • Specialization in Administrative Practice, Child & Family that they don’t have activities or interests that might not work, but think about Practice, and Behavioral Health Practice • Earn 12 CE hours for social workers replenish them. For me, I do animal rescue work, for yourself.” a way to deepen and expand your • Opportunities for Faculty/Student Research which has some similarities to social work, but connections with those around you • Global Social Work Experiences who can be supports. is in a different realm. I work for dog causes even • Full- or part-time basis depending on program location. Essential Skills in Comprehensive though I don’t have a dog, and I have a Red Cross • Advocate. There is that rush of certified Animal Assisted Therapy cat. Whether it be art, music, adrenaline when you have taken a Multiple Locations: Energy Psychology gardening, opera, carpentry, walking, or tennis, find something that position, made your point, overcome You have the flexibility to earn a Master of Social Work degree from replenishes you. And, by the way, don’t let it turn into a job. the odds and achieved your desired Marywood University at four different geographic locations: Level 1: October 18-19, 2014 • Be creative with your continuing education. At one of the NASW- outcome. Does anyone need to be PA conferences, I attended a presentation on animal assisted therapy told that we have a long way to go • Scranton Campus at Marywood University Philadelphia, PA because it was something about which I really didn’t know anything. in Pennsylvania to be perceived and (Weekday and Saturday classes) Even though I never intended to do it, I wanted to know something treated in a manner commensurate with • Lehigh Valley Program at DeSales University about it. Funny thing, now I have a certified cat. That was never our training, skills and abilities? But it (Weekday late afternoon and evening classes) doesn’t come easily. We all need to help For more details or to register, visit anticipated or planned. Expand your horizons. • Central Pennsylvania Program at Bloomsburg educate and persuade others that it is www.energypsych.org University of PA (Saturday classes) • Engage and collaborate with your colleagues. I have had the in their interest and the interest of the or call 619-861-2237 experience of working with others where we are almost in silos, community for social workers to receive • Pocono Program at East Stroudsburg University of PA adequate pay and benefits for the very (Saturday classes) Register by September 8 for Early Bird Pricing. difficult work they perform. Join ACEP and save even more! When colleagues are debating a job Advanced standing available for BSW graduates change and ask my opinion, I tell them Accredited by CSWE to keep in mind that “no employer will ever take care of you as well as you take Count yourself as one of our more than care of yourself.” If the new job is closer 4,000 graduates. to home, pays better, and seems like fulfilling work, your current employer Training workshops designed for will survive just fine without you. That mental health professionals. same message is true for self-care. No one can ever take care of you as well as you can for yourself. We are always trying to make sure we don’t fail others. Plus, register for this workshop and save 40% on your Take some time to make sure you take annual subscription to the ACEP Audio Library and Online care of yourself, and all of those around [email protected] Learning Center. Enjoy 400+ talks at less than 20 cents per lecture! you – clients, associates, friends and www.marywood.edu/ssw • 1-866-279-9663 Register now at www.energypsych.org loved ones – will be better off.

4 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 5 UPDATE FROM THE HILL LEGISLATOR Spotlight State Representative Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) Justin Fleming • Director of Government Relations

Over the last few legislative sessions, NASW-PA has been proud to get to know Rep. Mauree Gingrich, as she is a tireless advocate for children, older Pennsylvanians, and individuals with disabilities. One of Gingrich’s core missions as an elected official is to ensure public funds go to those who are in the greatest need. She currently serves as chairwoman of the House Gaming Oversight and House Aging and Older Adult Services committees. This session has been particularly productive for Gingrich, with three pieces of legislation she has sponsored being signed by Gov. Tom Corbett. The bills include House Bill 431, which requires three hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training for all new licensed “I have the highest poor out of poverty. In my NASW-PA Bills Stall as Legislative and cordial to the staff who will take the professionals who work with children. Current role as state representative, it calls. We have come very far with this licensees who must renew their licenses need at regard for those is my great privilege to work Session Draws to a Close legislation, and even if it does not pass this least two hours of training. who devote their with field professionals to year, we will be well positioned for the bill Mandatory inclusion of continuing education hours craft and pass bills that protect Senate Bill 807 would create a voluntary license for to be adopted next session. lives to the service individuals who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social in child abuse recognition and reporting is an initiative our children and elderly from work. Our hope is that by providing a credential for BSWs, Our other main legislative item, NASW-PA worked on for years, and Gingrich was of others.” neglect and abuse, and prevent it will set them apart from graduates with other degrees, House Bill 1640, sponsored able to get it over the finish line as part of the package domestic violence. Prevention paving the way for more BSWs delivering frontline by Rep. Seth Grove of child protection bills passed by the General Assembly and protection rank as our social work services. (R-York), would mandate in the wake of child sexual abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky. mutual goals.” licensure for independent Prior to being elected state NASW-PA has educated legislators about the clinical social workers Gingrich is the prime sponsor of another bill that NASW-PA supports, differences between a BSW and other human providing talk therapy. House Bill 19. The legislation calls for every public school district representative, Gingrich served on service degrees. BSW programs are accredited by the In addition, the bill to provide age-appropriate child exploitation awareness training to the Palmyra Borough Council for Council on Social Work Education, and accredited will add “diagnosis” children in Kindergarten through eighth grade. That bill has passed the 12 years, including nine years as programs require that every graduate complete an and “psychotherapy” House and is currently being considered in the Senate. president. Gingrich is a founding internship, or placement, of anywhere between 450 and member of the Lebanon County to the scope of practice, “I have the highest regard for those who devote their lives to the service 600 hours at the undergraduate level. No other human joining 36 and 44 other states, Commission for Women and an service degree program has that requirement. of others. Social workers are such people,” Gingrich stated. “They enthusiastic supporter and mentor respectively, which allow LCSWs are problem solvers whose mission is to aid and protect our most Bachelor’s level licensure is closer to becoming a reality than at those professional privileges. Ad Nat'lDivSocWorkers_Layout 1 7/22/14 9:18 PM Page 1 of women, both individually vulnerable citizens, namely children and the elderly, and to help lift the and through the Anne B. Anstine any other point in the eight years that NASW-PA has pursued NASW-PA is working with the Pennsylvania Excellence in Public Service Series. this legislative goal. However, while we are so close to achieving Society for Clinical Social Work on this piece this historic privilege for social workers, political disagreement SERVICES of legislation. Currently, we are trying to reach OFFERED Gingrich has served on the board between members of the House and Senate is keeping Senate Bill an accord with the Pennsylvania Psychiatric of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of 807 from crossing the finish line. G A U D E N Z I A Detox and Society for clinical social workers to diagnose ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES Residential Rehab Commerce, was a past chairwoman of The prime sponsor of Senate Bill 807 is Sen. Chuck McIlhinney clients. Even though time to pass the bill is Outpatient and the Leadership Lebanon Valley Board, (R-Bucks). He also serves as the chairman of the Senate Law and running out, we are hopeful that we can reach Intensive Outpatient and is a recipient of the Athena Award. Justice Committee, which is where legislation regarding liquor an agreement with the psychiatrists Women with Children This award is given annually by the privatization has been debated. Simply put, House Republican While NASW-PA strives for legislative Adolescents Lebanon Valley Chamber in recognition leaders and Sen. McIlhinney have a fundamental disagreement advancements, bear in mind that only about Co-occurring of women in leadership roles in their about what liquor privatization in Pennsylvania should look like. five percent of legislation introduced in a Disorders community who encourage other Because of this divide, many members of the House Republican given session is signed into law. Although Correctional Services women to achieve their potential. caucus will likely not support legislation sponsored by Sen. there is a stall to our current bills, NASW-PA prison/community based Gingrich is one of several candidates McIlhinney, which matters because they are the majority party. is well-respected by legislators and staff in Halfway Houses NASW-PA has endorsed for election in As a result, Senate Bill 807 has not been sent to the House Harrisburg. We will continue to advocate for HIV Programs Appropriations Committee for approval. these professional advancements and hope 2014, and we look forward to working that you will join us in this important effort. with her to advance policies which If you would like to help in our efforts to get this bill passed protect vulnerable Pennsylvanians for before the end of the legislative session in November, please If you have any questions about our legislative www.gaudenzia.org many years to come. call House Majority Leader Mike Turzai’s office at 717-772-9943 efforts, please feel free to contact me at 717-232-4125, Please see pages 8-9 for all NASW-PA and ask him to move Senate Bill 807! Please be respectful [email protected], or @NASWPAGR on Twitter. Central PA (717) 238-4200 | Eastern PA (800) 220-0027 | Western PA (800) 316-1928 endorsed candidates.

6 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 7 2014 PACE Election Endorsements

Pennsylvania House Pennsylvania Senate Part of NASW-PA’s mission is of Representatives Rick Mirabito (D, District 83, Lycoming County) Art Haywood (D, District 4, Montgomery County) to engage in political advocacy Fred Sheeler (D, District 5, Berks County) This is the third time NASW-PA has endorsed Rep. Haywood is currently the founding attorney of Haywood to support the social work profession Sheeler currently serves as Berks county recorder of Mirabito. His sister is a social worker, and he supports LLC, and he serves as a commissioner in Cheltenham deeds (since 2008). He has saved $2.4 million through the need to invest in human services and empower social Township. He would like to raise support for the basic and social policy issues. Through the operational efficiencies. He serves as co-chair of the workers. Mirabito has worked as a community organizer in education subsidy from the state to 50 percent, raise the minimum wage, and increase funding for women’s Political Action for Candidate Election Disability Rights Committee at the Hamburg State his role as an attorney. He has always supported the social Center. Sheeler has been endorsed by Sen. Judy work legislation we have put forward. reproductive rights. (PACE) committee, this advocacy entails Schwank, Equality Pennsylvania and the Capitol Region Mauree Gingrich (R, District 101, Lebanon County) Robert Tomlinson (R, District 6, Bucks County) Stonewall Democrats. endorsing candidates during each Rep. Gingrich is a legislator who appreciates the work of Sen. Tomlinson and his staff have worked diligently Pete Schweyer (D, District 22, Lehigh County) NASW-PA. She is the prime sponsor of HB 431, which with NASW-PA over the last four years to craft both election cycle who work effectively with Schwerer currently serves as president of the Allentown became Act 31, requiring licensed professionals who work practice protection legislation and a BSW license bill in NASW-PA, and understand the value of City Council. During his time in office there have been with children to receive CE credits for mandated reporting. his role as Chairman of the Senate Consumer Protection no property tax increases, and he authored the city’s This is an effort NASW-PA has worked on for years, and it & Professional Licensure Committee. Tomlinson has the profession and human services as a historic domestic partnership ordinance, which provides was passed as part of the package of child protection bills an excellent relationship with the social work faculty at Cairn University, which is in his district. whole. Some of our endorsed candidates health care and retirement benefits to LGBT individuals authored this session. in committed relationships. Chuck McIlhinney (R, District 10, Bucks County) are social workers themselves or are Eileen Cipriani (D, District 120, Luzerne County) Joe Markosek (D, 25, Allegheny County) Cipriani most recently served as constituent services and Sen. McIlhinney has been the prime sponsor on legislation related to social workers, others have An endorsed candidate by NASW-PA in 2012, Rep. local outreach coordinator for Rep. Phyllis Mundy, an to enhance the social work profession for two consecutive Markosek has served in the General Assembly for nearly NASW-PA favorite who is retiring. She serves on the Elder legislative sessions. This session, he is the sponsor of SB volunteered their time with human 30 years, currently serving as House Appropriations Abuse Task Force of Luzerne County, and as a board officer 807 which would create a voluntary license for BSWs. Last service organizations or worked with Committee Chairman. Markosek has fought against the for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for session, he sponsored SB 922, our comprehensive social cuts made to education and human services in the past Luzerne County, a program that pairs trained community work bill which included practice protection and BSW licensure. NASW-PA honored him as a Legislator of the vulnerable populations. Please consider four budget cycles. He is supportive of the need to expand volunteers with children who have faced abuse and neglect. Medicaid and increase investment in public education. Year in 2012 and endorsed his candidacy in 2010. volunteering your time or donating Marguerite Quinn (R, District 143, Bucks County) John Blake (D, District 22, Lackawanna County) Lisa Stout Bashioum (D, District 39, Allegheny County) Rep. Quinn is a member of the House Professional funds to help us elect legislators who NASW-PA’s 2013 Legislator of the Year, Sen. Blake is currently Stout Bashioum is a mother of six children and is Licensure Committee. She has been very supportive of the only social worker in the General Assembly with an understand the importance of social work. employed with Rivers of Steel Heritage Tours. If elected, practice protection and voted for bachelor’s level licensure MSW. His advice and counsel, as well as his assistance in she would like to boost funding for education. Stout in committee. Quinn is a common-sense legislator who moving our legislation in the Senate, has proved invaluable to Bashioum is endorsed by labor organizations and PSEA. stands up against radical policies. NASW-PA endorsed her NASW-PA. Since his election he has participated in NASW- As the daughter of long-time State Sen. Barry Stout, she is candidacy in 2012. well-versed in legislative issues and state politics. PA’s Legislative Advocacy Day every year. Tom Murt (R, District 152, Montgomery County) Deb Kula (D, District 32, Fayette County) Alice Yoder (D, District 41, Lancaster County) Rep. Murt has been a consistent supporter of NASW- Rep. Kula in her role on the House Appropriations Committee Yoder has a Master’s Degree in Nursing and serves as the PA and its mission to improve human services in the has always been an advocate for investment in education director of community health at Lancaster General Hospital. Commonwealth. He has introduced a bill to rename the and human services. She has specifically asked for NASW- She serves on the Lancaster County Children & Youth Department of Public Welfare to the Department of Human PA’s endorsement. She is a member of the Fayette County Advisory Committee, the West Hempfield and Lancaster Services, a bill in which NASW-PA strongly supports. Murt Governor Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and a member of the state County Planning Commissions and on the Lancaster County is a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities. Tom Wolf (D – York) Hunger-Free Coalition. Yoder would like to impose a severance Department of Education Statewide Truancy Task Force. Wolf previously served as Chairman and CEO of tax on natural gas to increase funding for education. Hope Smith (D, District 176, Monroe County) Tim Solobay (D, District 46, Washington County) Smith is a social worker who graduated with an MSW from the Wolf Organization and has successfully run his NASW-PA has had a wonderful relationship with Sen. Solobay Brandon Neuman (D, District 48, Washington County) Marywood University. After obtaining her MSW, she worked family-owned business. Wolf served as Secretary of Rep. Neuman has been a great friend of NASW-PA since his since he became a member of the Pennsylvania House of as the program coordinator of the Jane Kopas Women’s Representatives. He was an endorsed candidate by NASW-PA Revenue under Governor Edward G. Rendell. He election, and we endorsed his candidacy in 2010. His sister Center at the University of Scranton. Smith has previously plans to invest more dollars in education, and has is a social worker; he understands what social workers face in 2010 for the Senate seat, and spoke at our annual conference worked in human service positions, including with the Red that year. Solobay knows the value of social work and he proposed a 5 percent extraction tax on Marcellus Shale professionally, and is supportive of our legislation to enhance Cross and the Domestic Violence Service Center. employs a social worker in his district office staff. drilling, as well as opt Pennsylvania into Medicaid the profession. Neuman ran for Lieutenant Governor this expansion and expand home-based health care. year against the policies enacted by Governor Corbett. For a complete list of endorsed candidates, please visit www.nasw-pa.org.

8 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 9 3. I have the right to inspect all information obtained and recorded in the course of a telehealth interaction and may receive copies of this information for a reasonable fee. The PRACTICAL 4. There are alternative methods of mental health care available to me, and I may choose one or more of these Social Worker at any time. My therapist has explained the alternatives to my satisfaction. Jeanmarie Hegarty, JD • Law and Regulation Specialist 5. Telehealth may involve electronic communication of my personal medical information to other medical practitioners who may be located in other areas, including out of state. Informed Consent for Telehealth 6. It is my duty to inform my therapist of electronic interactions regarding my care that I may have with Services other health care providers. 7. It is my duty to provide and maintain my own equipment As promised in the 2014 summer The risks include, but are not limited to: and services necessary to conduct telehealth with my edition of The Pennsylvania Social • In rare cases, information transmitted may not be therapist, which may include a computer, a modem, high- Worker, here is some information you can sufficient (e.g. poor resolution of images) to allow speed Internet service and personal email address. use to create an informed consent form for appropriate medical decision making by the 8. I may expect the anticipated benefits from the use when providing telehealth services. therapist and consultant(s). of telehealth in my care, but that no results can be First, start with an introduction explaining • Delays in evaluation and treatment could occur guaranteed or assured. due to deficiencies or failures of the equipment. that telehealth involves the use of electronic The last section should be the client’s actual communications to enable mental health care • In rare cases, security protocols could fail, causing a breach of privacy of personal medical consent to the use of telehealth, which can include the providers to offer services to clients who are not following: able to obtain adequate care through in-office visits information. I have read and understand the information provided only. Telehealth also enables providers at different • In rare cases, a lack of access to complete medical above regarding telehealth. I have discussed it with my locations to share individual client information for records may result in adverse drug interactions, therapist, and all of my questions have been answered the purpose of improving client care. Providers may allergic reactions or other judgment errors. to my satisfaction. I hereby give my informed consent include primary care practitioners, specialists and/ The third section should be a list of items that the for the use of telehealth in my care. or subspecialists. The information may be used for client is specifically consenting to and can include: I hereby authorize ______diagnosis, therapy, follow-up and/or education, By signing this form, I understand that: (therapist name) to use telehealth in the course of my and may include any of the following: 1. The laws that protect privacy and the diagnosis and treatment. • Client medical records confidentiality of medical information also apply Signature of Client (or person authorized to sign for client): • Medical images to telehealth, and that no information obtained in Date: • Live two-way audio and video the use of telehealth which identifies me will be If authorized signer, relationship to client: • Output data from medical devices, and sound and disclosed to others without my consent. video files 2. I have the right to withhold or withdraw my consent to With this information, you should be able to Electronic systems used will incorporate network the use of telehealth in the course of my care at any time, design a telehealth informed consent form for and software security protocols to protect the without affecting my right to future care or treatment. your practice. As stated in the summer newsletter, confidentiality of patient identification and imaging the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and data and will include measures to safeguard the Family Therapists and Professional Counselors data and to ensure the data’s integrity against will be issuing regulations on telehealth in the intentional or unintentional corruption. future. When those regulations are official, you Next, include a section that explains both the should review your telehealth informed consent potential benefits and risks of telehealth. The form to ensure you are complying with state law. potential benefits include: The information contained in this article is for • Improved access to mental health care by enabling informational purposes only and not intended to be a client to remain in his/her home or other private legal advice. Although NASW-PA has attempted to and secure site while receiving care that otherwise provide you with accurate and useful information, would be difficult to obtain through other means you should contact your attorney if you want • Improved timing in obtaining test results and professional assurance that this information and consults from health care practitioners at distant/ your interpretation of it are appropriate to your other sites particular situation.

10 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 11 The Future of Health Care Delivery: Behavioral Health in the Primary Care & Patient-Centered Medical Home Model Troy Brindle, LCSW, QCSW, DCH • President-Elect, NASW-PA Board of Directors Director of PCP Integration Services Springfield Psychological

We are watching health care reform rapidly changing patient-centered health and evolving before our eyes. The future of health care homes recognize the delivery continues to lean more toward the patient-centered importance of caring for medical home model. Primary care settings are becoming the whole person. a gateway to identify and treat many individuals with The patient-centered behavioral health and primary care needs. To better address medical home offers these needs, many primary care providers (PCPs) are now more linkages to integrating behavioral health care services into their offices. community supports Models have emerged that include the use of care managers, and resources, as well as behavioral health specialists or enhances coordination and integration of primary emergent consultation models. and behavioral health care to better meet the Take the Next Step in Your Social Work Career Integrating care is vital to needs of consumers who struggle with multiple addressing all the health care “The future of health care chronic illnesses. This approach centralizes care Learn more about the Master of Social Work Program at Temple University! needs of individuals with management and supports individuals as they mental health and substance delivery is resting heavily work toward improved self-regulation goals. An use issues. Integrating care on this model and, additional goal of this model is to improve health facilitates better communication care quality while also reducing costs. and collaboration between PCPs from what I can tell, • Bachelor of Social Work Full and Part Time Program Options As a clinician working within an integrated primary care and behavioral health providers the future seems bright!” practice, the consumer feedback has been very positive. Over 500 internship sites and supports a better provision of Consumers are less stigmatized in following up with • Master of Social Work care for the patient. behavioral health treatment recommendations if the services I have seen firsthand the benefits are easily accessed within the PCP office. There is less client Concentrations: Clinical Practice, Management and Planning, and Communities and Policy Arenas of integrated behavioral health care stigma and greater comfort to follow up with outpatient mental over the past several months, as I have been providing health treatment in co-located behavioral health services offered Specializations: Health/Mental Health, Children and Families, and Individualized Option direct rapid assessment and treatment services within a within a PCP office. Rapid assessment and triage is more readily large PCP practice. The management of the consumer is available, and better coordination of care is evident between the • Advanced Standing MSW: accelerated degree completion from BSW to MSW central to the recent shift away from focusing on “episodic mental health provider and PCP. Linkages to additional services acute care” to a greater emphasis on overall consumer are also easily provided and monitored to assist with better • Dual Degree: MSW/MPH for Social Work and Public Health health management of defined populations, especially compliance and patient follow up. those living with more chronic health conditions. This There has been a higher success rate with ensuring shift in focus results from closer collaboration of both • Interdisciplinary Collaborations consumers are seen for somatic complaints, depression, primary and behavioral health care integration efforts, as anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, nutrition and wellness concerns, substance abuse, behavioral and developmental concerns, and self-harm concerns through the provision of co-located services. Faculty research on homelessness, community development, The benefits have been overwhelmingly positive, and HIV/AIDS, best clinical practices, health disparities and more the support and collaboration with the PCPs have been remarkable. The future of health care delivery is resting heavily on this model and, from what I can tell, the future seems bright! There will be ongoing tracking and monitoring of outcomes to further support the benefit of the patient- temple.edu/socialwork | 215.204.1832 centered medical home model to demonstrate that the outcomes truly provide the best overall care to each consumer. This ultimately means that time will tell if this is the best approach to use in the long term. From a first-hand report, I feel this is a very good starting point. For more information on our MSW programs throughout Pennsylvania References for this article are available on our (Philadelphia, Ambler, Harrisburg and Commonwealth Cohorts) email: [email protected] website at: www.nasw-pa.org

12 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 13 Political Coverage HIGHLIGHTS NASW-PA works tirelessly to elevate the professional status of social workers in Pennsylvania laws and regulations, as well as give voice to those we serve within the Capitol. NASW-PA focuses on the issues that unite the social work profession. And, as a 501(c)(6) organization, the association is 2013-14 Annual Report situated to engage in a comprehensive approach to political advocacy. With a proven track record of success, NASW-PA continues to advocate on issues such as the right to diagnose, practice protection and bachelor-level licensure to protect those we serve and our profession.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Bills commented on: 29 Chapter of the National Association Bills passed committee: 6 of Social Workers (NASW-PA) is to Bills passed the House: 5 enhance performance in the delivery of Bills passed the Senate: 1 effective services while advocating for Bills enacted into law: 2 sound improvements to social policy. Bills favored: 27 Bills opposed: 1 Bills neutral: 1 YOUR DUES AT WORK NASW-PA is a dues-based membership association. NASW-PA advocates for NASW Licensure Preparation 60 accountability, transparency and investing in NASW-PA offers licensure preparatory classes across human service programs that work. In that PRIVATE the Commonwealth. The goal is to make licensure 102 spirit, it is equally important for NASW-PA itself attainable so it becomes the standard to be accountable and transparent so members NASW-PA AT A GLANCE for the social work profession in the understand what their annual dues mean for the 5,500+ MEMBERS Commonwealth. NASW-PA offered more licensure association. Membership with NASW amounts PUBLIC 4,525 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION preparatory courses with higher attendance in FY 511 to only 52 cents a day. That’s cheaper than a cup PROVIDED 2013-14 than during any previous year. Continuing of coffee, a pack of gum, even a newspaper. An 2,728 MEMBERS OF NASW FOR MORE THAN Education investment in NASW is a personal investment in Clinical Supervisor Screening 10 YEARS the future of our profession. At the end of FY 2013-14, NASW-PA had 77 Total Events: 673 1,665 SOCIAL WORK STUDENT MEMBERS approved clinical supervisors listed at www.nasw- 900 MEMBERS HOLD THE ACSW PROGRAM SERVICES pa.org, a 15 percent increase from FY 2012-13. These NASW-PA or NASW Division Events: 60 ADVANCED CREDENTIAL NASW-PA offers members a variety of services supervisors are available as a member’s only service Private (Non NASW-PA) Events: 102 673 CHAPTER-SPONSORED CONTINUING to assist in all areas of practice. Whether you for social workers having difficulty finding an Public (Non NASW-PA) Events: 511 are a current student or a seasoned professional, LCSW to provide clinical supervision. EDUCATION EVENTS NASW-PA offers tangible benefits to improve 4,525 Hours of Continuing Education Offered 254 PEOPLE WHO TOOK NASW-PA everyday practice. Online Career Center LICENSURE PREPARATORY COURSES NASW-PA’s Career Center allows agencies to 30 PIECES OF LEGISLATION COMMENTED Ethical Consultation advertise directly to social workers in Pennsylvania. ON An important benefit NASW-PA staff offers members is NASW-PA now offers this service free of charge 9 REGIONAL DIVISIONS legal and ethical consultation. NASW-PA staff members to employers to maximize potential options for spend a significant amount of time each week helping members. A resume matching service was created to 2 PIECES OF LEGISLATION ADVANCING members navigate through difficult ethical dilemmas. help members connect with employers of interest. THE PROFESSION Further, NASW-PA welcomed a lawyer to its staff in FY The resume matching service is a member’s only 1 UNIFIED VOICE FOR THE SOCIAL 2011-12. With four licensed social workers and a lawyer service, and is free to members and employers. A WORK PROFESSION on staff, NASW-PA is able to offer members services total of 156 jobs were posted during FY 2013-14. For a complete version of the 2013-14 Annual Report, unique to professional associations. Visit the Career Center at www.nasw-pa.org. please visit www.nasw-pa.org

14 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 15 Licensure Cycle Nearing an End continued from page 1 confirmation page for your records when renewing at • Number of credits www.mylicense.state.pa.us. This website also can be • Type of credits (i.e., ethics) used to check the status of your license. Please note • Approval number or name of approved entity 2014 NASW-PA Annual Conferences that it will take approximately 24-48 hours for your information or renewal to appear on this website. A little work now may save you many headaches in the spring from potential fines, loss of time re-taking workshops October 16-18 Continuing Education Credits and even licensure revocation. As a member, if you have After the end of the licensure cycle, the questions about the validity of a provider Valley Forge Casino Resort State Board randomly mails out audit or questions about continuing education letters to a portion of licensees for certificates, please contact the chapter proof of compliance with continuing office at 717-232-4125, or email amy@ November 6-8 education requirements. As always, nasw-pa.org or [email protected]. any continuing education workshop Doubletree by Hilton: you participated in with NASW-PA is approved for credits, and NASW-PA Need Credits Before the End Pittsburgh Monroeville Convention Center maintains records of each workshop of this Licensure Cycle? if you are unable to locate your NASW-PA is offering two full conferences continuing education certificate. If you were audited last licensure cycle, do this fall, one in Valley Forge and the know that it is standard to be audited second in Monroeville. Both conferences two cycles consecutively, so you will offer the opportunity to earn all 30 credits likely have to submit certificates and needed for licensure renewal. Conference documentation for this current cycle. programs, including presentation The most common licensure violations abstracts and scheduling, can be found are related to continuing education. These online at www.nasw-pa.org. violations include the following: • Earning fewer than 30 continuing Preparing for the Licensure education credits Exam? • Missing the three credits in ethics As you continue studying for the • Attending workshops that offer fewer licensure exam, consider participating than two credits in a licensure preparatory class. • Earning all 30 credits online; at least Licensure preparatory classes are 10 credits must come from in-person designed for individuals who wish to instruction. review items that are frequently seen • Earning credits from an organization or on the licensure exam. This is not a provider that is not approved or pre- course that will rehash your entire approved by the State Board MSW program; rather, it will help • Submitting credits from a prior licensure refresh and clarify what you have cycle; all credits must be earned between March 1, 2013, learned in school and the field. and Feb. 28, 2015. Instructors generally cover what to expect on the day of If you are audited and required to earn additional the examination, how to take a computerized exam, how credits, you also receive additional fines. To combat these potential CE violations, NASW-PA strongly much time is needed for each question, and various test- encourages members to review continuing education taking strategies. Our instructors are all licensed and certificates and make sure they include the following: knowledgeable of the examination process. • Your name Please visit our Calendar of Events on NASW-PA’s • Title of class website, www.nasw-pa.org, to view upcoming course • Date of class dates and locations. You may register online or call • Location of class (online or in-person) 717-232-4125 to sign up today!

16 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 2014 NASW-PA Conference - King of Prussia (KOP) 2014 NASW-PA Conference - Monroeville

October 16 – 18, 2014 November 6-8, 2014 Valley Forge Casino Resort Doubletree by Hilton: Pittsburgh Monroeville Convention Center (Enter into the hotel lobby side of the property) (Enter into the convention center from parking lot) 1160 First Ave 101 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA Monroeville, PA For room reservations, please call 1-610-337-2000. For room reservations, please call 1-412-373-7300. Please call and mention NASW-PA to secure our room block rate as it will not be honored Please call and mention NASW-PA to secure our room block rate as it will not be honored with online with online reservations. Reservations must be made prior to September 24, 2014. reservations. Reservations must be made prior to October 15, 2014.

Pre-Conference Intensives: Pre-Conference Intensives: Thursday, October 16 from 8 am to 4 pm (8 CEs) Thursday, November 6 from 8 am to 4 pm (8 CEs)

• Advocacy for Social Workers: Personal & Professional • Advocacy for Social Workers: Personal and Professional • Clinical Conference: How to Start a Private Practice (0 CEs) • Clinical Conference: How to Start a Private Practice (0 CEs) with with afternoon session of private practice ethical vignettes (4 CEs) afternoon session of private practice ethical vignettes (4 CEs) • Clinical Supervision Training • Human Trafficking • HIV/AIDS Compliance The tentative conference program is available online at www.nasw-pa.org and includes information regarding food, opening ceremony, keynote presentations, The tentative conference program is available online at www.nasw-pa.org and workshops with descriptions and presenters, and networking opportunities. includes information regarding food, opening ceremony, keynote presentations, workshops with descriptions and presenters, and networking opportunities. WELCOME PAUSWE Conference Members NASW-PA is excited to be combining conferences with Pennsylvania Undergraduate Social Work Education (PAUSWE). There will be a special Friday night dinner and keynote speaker which will lead into the President’s Reception with Student Posters and Exhibit Hall vendors. Saturday will include morning workshops, lunch and keynote speaker. To receive a PAUSWE flag, please select “Option 5” or “Add-on PAUSWE Dinner” option on your registration form. SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS, ADVERTISERS 2014 NASW-PA Conferences Registration

The NASW-PA Annual Conferences offer a unique opportunity to reach nearly 1,000 Registration Fees and Options ❏ King of Prussia ❏ Monroeville social workers in various fields of practice. Sponsorship demonstrates your support of the social work profession and increases your visibility at the largest gathering of professional Join NASW and save! – Take advantage of the lower member fee by joining NASW online at social workers in the Commonwealth. Attendees remember conference sponsors because www.socialworkers.org. You can also join by calling 1-800-272-6279 or visiting www.nasw-pa.org. they understand your sponsorship makes attendance more affordable. There are several Full payment must accompany registration. Submit one form with each registration. Duplicate this form as ways to be involved in the Annual Conferences, and NASW-PA is committed to finding a needed. A separate registration must be submitted for each location. sponsorship opportunity that is beneficial to your agency’s marketing goals. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: One month prior to conference start date. Registration is open online until one week before conference. OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN KING OF PRUSSIA AND MONROEVILLE Students: Students taking advantage of the lower student fee must attach a photocopy of a current Available Opportunities: student ID card/NASW membership number in order to qualify. • Plated Lunch Sponsors • Content-Loaded Flash Drive Sponsor Please choose the appropriate registration option: • Breakfast Sponsors • Afternoon Refreshment Break Sponsor • President’s Reception Sponsors • Opening Session Sponsor OPTION 1 - FULL CONFERENCE & PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVES • Water Bottle Sponsor • Evening Workshop Sponsor • Conference Portfolio/Notebook Sponsor • Plenary Session Sponsor ❏ Members $400 ❏ Nonmembers $530 ❏ Students (member) $210 ❏ Presenters $250 • Conference Bag Sponsor • Bag Stuffer Sponsor Includes all conference activities and Pre-Conference Intensives on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Choose Pre-Conference Intensive Session Annual Conference Exhibitor Table ❏ Advocacy ❏ HIV/AIDS Compliance (KOP Only) ❏ Clinical ❏ Human Trafficking (Monroeville Only) ❏ Clinical Supervision Training (KOP Only) Exhibiting at the conferences is an effective tool to reach hundreds of professional social workers and other mental health providers. Exhibitors will be listed in the final conference program and will be advertised on NASW-PA’s website and in other marketing materials. OPTION 2 - CONFERENCE ONLY One breakfast and lunch ticket will accompany each exhibitor table for Friday and Saturday. ❏ Members $289 ❏ Nonmembers $399 ❏ Students (member) $139 ❏ Presenters $139 If you are obtaining credits from the conference, separate registration is required. Includes activities starting Thursday night at 5 p.m. (Opening Ceremony, President’s Reception) EXHIBIT TABLE FEES and all activities on Friday and Saturday.

For-profit organizations: $500 one conference / $900 both conferences This registration does not include Thursday Pre-Conference Intensives (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Nonprofit organizations: $400 one conference / $775 both conferences OPTION 3 - PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVES – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Annual Conference Program Advertising ❏ Members $120 ❏ Nonmembers $150 ❏ Students (member) $80 ❏ Presenters $120 Advertising in the conference programs is a great way to have your program/agency in the Pre-Conference registration includes Pre-Conference Intensives only. hands of social workers without the additional costs of travel, lodging and staff time. Choose Pre-Conference Intensive Session Every attendee receives a program at the conferences. The programs are referred to repeatedly ❏ Advocacy ❏ HIV/AIDS Compliance (KOP Only) ❏ Clinical ❏ Human Trafficking (Monroeville Only) ❏ Clinical Supervision Training (KOP Only) during the conferences, allowing for maximum exposure. This is the perfect opportunity to advertise your organization and support NASW-PA in the process. AD SIZE ONE CONFERENCE BOTH CONFERENCES OPTION 4 - ONE DAY – Friday or Saturday Outside back cover - 7.5w x 10h...... $1000...... $1600 (save $400) ❏ Members $165 ❏ Nonmembers $225 ❏ Students (member) $75 ❏ Presenters $75 Inside back cover - 7.5w x 10h...... $850...... $1450 (save $250) Choose day of attendance ❏ Friday ❏ Saturday Full page - 7.5w x 10h...... $650...... $1050 (save $250) BE COMBINED OPTIONS 3 & 4 MAY 1/2 page - 7.5w x 4.75h...... $400...... $700 (save $100) OPTION 5 - PAUSWE (Monroeville only) – Friday, 6 p.m. – Saturday 1:30 p.m. 1/4 page - 3.5w x 4.75h...... $175...... $325 (save $25) ❏ Professional ❏ Student

For more information on specific sponsorship opportunities, agreement forms and printing requirements, visit the“2014 Annual Conferences” ADD ON OPTION webpage at www.nasw-pa.org under the “Practice & Prof. Development” tab. For questions, concerns or confirmation of your sponsorship please contact Chief Operating Officer Amy Sagen at 717-232-4125 or mail to: [email protected]. I would like to attend PAUSWE dinner and keynote in addition to NASW-PA conference. (Friday 6 p.m., Monroeville only) ❏ Yes ❏ No Thank you for your support of NASW-PA and the social work profession. continued on next page UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

• Ranked #11 among all schools of social work by U.S. News & 2014 NASW-PA Conferences Registration World Report • Host to the Center on Race and EVENTS I WILL ATTEND (full meal descriptions are available online) Social Problems Thursday-KOP ❏ Opening Ceremony ❏ President’s Reception • Has the 2nd largest Child Welfare Friday-Monroeville ❏ Opening Ceremony ❏ President’s Reception Training Program in the country Friday ❏ Continental Breakfast PACE Lunch ❏ Non-Vegetarian Option ❏ Vegetarian Option ❏ Not attending-lunch will not be ordered for you Friday (Monroeville, Option 5 or Add-on PAUSWE dinner option) BASW, MSW, and PhD Programs PAUSWE Dinner ❏ Non-Vegetarian Option ❏ Vegetarian Option Our BASW Program emphasizes Saturday ❏ Continental Breakfast generalist practice with oppressed Luncheon ❏ Non-Vegetarian Option ❏ Vegetarian Option ❏ Not attending-lunch will not be ordered for you groups to enhance social and Dietary Restrictions ❏ Gluten Free ❏ Low Salt ❏ Other economic justice. Note: Full conference details, prices, meal options and cancellation policies are available online. Please visit www.nasw-pa.org for details. Full payment must accompany registration. Submit one form with each registration. Our MSW Program provides dual- Duplicate this form as needed. A separate registration must be submitted for each location. Please type or print clearly. degree opportunities with law, Name ______Degrees/Credentials ______public administration, public health, and divinity. Street Address ______Our PhD Program provides the nation City ______State ______Zip ______and the world with outstanding Day Phone (___) ______Email ______NASW Member ❏ Yes ❏ No researchers, teachers, and scholars. Employer ______Job Title ______

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Note on request for special accommodations: If you require accommodations to permit your attendance or participation at an NASW-PA event, please provide a written request via U.S. certified mail along with a completed registration form and payment at least 30 days prior to the registration deadline for the workshop or conference. Requests received after this deadline may not be able to be processed or fulfilled in time for the activity. School of Social Work Register online or mail/fax registration to: NASW-PA 2014 Annual Conferences 425 North 21st Street, Ste. 401, Camp Hill, PA 17011 EMPOWER PEOPLE • LEAD ORGANIZATIONS • GROW COMMUNITIES Fax: 717-232-4140

THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 23 social workers need to explain and fully disclose the dealing with legal actions or consult with an agency or parameters of confidentiality to their clients. This personal attorney. Given that the client group has been disclosure should include a discussion of under granted privileged communication, the social worker what circumstances they can protect confidentiality would be in a strong position to appeal to the courts that and in which situations confidentiality may need to the importance of having a confidential, professional ETHICS be breached. If records are requested by the courts, relationship is more important than the information the often in the form of a subpoena, social workers can court would gain by disclosing the client’s records. The Corner still take steps to protect the client’s records to the judge can overturn the subpoena request and not allow Chris Rich, LSW, ACSW • Chair of NASW-PA Ethics Committee best of their ability. Through an attorney, the social the records to be released. worker can make a case that the request for records is Let’s examine this issue from another angle, inappropriate or request the judge review the notes supposing that the social worker is being sued Privileged Communication: Do in chambers and rule whether the information can be for damages. How does the social worker defend Pennsylvania Social Workers Have It? disclosed or should remain privileged. herself/himself from a lawsuit without disclosing For example, a social worker is working with a client information in the client’s records? In most cases, Confidentiality and privacy are among the in a domestic violence shelter. There is a custody client records can be used by a defendant to defend established for psychologists and psychiatrists and hearing and the husband’s attorney wants to get a hold oneself from a civil lawsuit. highest ethical responsibilities for social extended to social workers supervised by a psychiatrist or of the social worker’s notes to establish the mental workers. But what happens when our records psychologist. Also, there are communications with certain Importantly, we as social workers have an ethical state of the mother. The attorney may seek a subpoena responsibility to protect the confidentiality of our are being requested by a court or legal entity? client groups, such as domestic abuse victims, sexual to have the records entered into court as evidence clients, remembering that in Pennsylvania, the courts What can we do to protect the information our clients assault victims and spouses related to divorce proceedings, involving the custody of the minor children. How have not recognized the absolute right of privileged have entrusted to us? To fully understand our role in which the Pennsylvania courts have established as does a social worker respond to this request? Many communication of social workers. We must be aware releasing records, it is important to understand the privileged. In working with those populations, a social agencies have policies and procedures in place. The of the parameters of confidentiality and our options if legal concept of privileged communication. In our legal worker can make a claim of privileged communication social worker would want to follow agency policy in records are requested by a Pennsylvania court. system, the court has a right to request information and cannot be compelled by courts to turn over deemed to be necessary to records. In other circumstances, social workers’ adjudicate the case set before “We as social workers records may not be protected under privileged it. In some circumstances, communication. TRIBUTE TO A FOUNDING NASW MEMBER have an ethical the courts have recognized The NASW Code of Ethics (COE) does speak and respected the need for At the age of 93, George was an active member of Jewish organizations, countless to this issue. Section 1.07 (j) states, “Social committees, numerous charities, and non-profit boards, and privacy in a professional-client responsibility to protect Plutchok, a dedicated workers should protect the confidentiality and gifted social worker, lobbied Congress as a founding member of the National relationship and the need for the confidentiality of of clients during legal proceedings to the passed away. He was a Association of Social Workers. Plutchok was a member of privacy superseding the need for extent permitted by the law.” If the social graduate of New York NASW since 1956, during which time he served on the NASW Delegate Assembly, NASW Social Policy and Social the court to have that information. our clients.” worker believes that the disclosure could be University with a BA in The best example is the relationship music, and was among Action Committee, NASW-PA PACE Committee and NASW- harmful to the client, the social worker has an the first in the country to PA Professional Standards Committee, among other roles. between attorneys and their clients. The courts obligation “to request the court to withdraw the order cannot compel attorneys to disclose information they achieve a doctorate in social Plutchok was a tireless champion for quality social work or limit the order as narrowly as possible or maintain work from the University of services and for the professionalism of social workers; he have about their clients. The courts have extended records under seal.” (NASW COE, 2006). The COE Pennsylvania. He served was a pillar of his community and a fount of wisdom and this concept of privileged communication to other does recognize that there may be limitations to the honorably in WWII in the disparate knowledge. An active and fervent champion professionals on both a state and national level. In a recognition of privileged communication by the courts. South Pacific, working after for social justice and equity throughout his life, he taught the war for the United States landmark court ruling, the case Jaffe v. Redmond set Despite those limitations, the social worker still can by example. In his private and humble manner, he set the Committee for the Care of standard of dignity, honor, and respect for humanity that a precedent for social workers’ rights to privileged take steps to protect the client’s information. communication on a federal level. It is important to Refugees, receiving and assisting Jewish children rescued from touched and influenced everyone he met. He is survived by Nazi concentration camps. In 1945, he met and married the four children and their spouses, nine grandchildren, and note that this precedent has not been established for So, what does a social worker do when it comes late Sylvia Dardik, moved to Philadelphia to ultimately become three great-grandchildren. social workers on a state level in Pennsylvania. In to protecting his/her client’s confidentiality and the executive director of the YM and YWHA. Plutchok was an Pennsylvania, privileged communication has been court requests for information? First and foremost, especially skilled group worker and served several populations within a variety of agencies including Youth Services, Inc., Children’s Aid Society and Rebecca Gratz Club in Philadelphia. In 1964, he left social work administration for a career in academia and social activism. Plutchok was a professor at Atlanta University and the University of Kentucky, and Associate Dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. He

24 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 25 cooperate despite the conflict • Does either parent arrive to the child’s activities late or not at all? (Protecting a child from abuse is • Is the parent involved in the child’s medical, educational or not a sign of unwillingness.); religious decisions? 10. Any history of drug or alcohol • Has either parent given up on pursuing custody because the abuse by the parents and/ process is too time-consuming or inconvenient? and or anyone in either parent’s A recent court decision, Gianvito v. Gianvito, (2009 PA Super L AW household; 1008) demonstrates the level of analysis a court will go to when Social Work 11. The mental and physical condition determining custody. In this case, the mother was originally given of a parent and/or members of a primary custody of the couple’s child, and the father sought a Jeanmarie Hegarty, JD • Law and Regulation Specialist parent’s household; change to the arrangement so that he would have primary custody. 12. Which parent is more likely The father presented information demonstrating that he was to attend to the daily physical, clearly committed to his child. He purchased a home closer to the Child Custody in Pennsylvania emotional, developmental and child even though he now had a longer commute to work. He special needs of the child; regularly volunteered at the child’s daycare and he attended the 13. Which parent is best at child’s doctor appointments. Recently, National Public Radio ran a story in its custody for any number of reasons. maintaining stable and continual In deciding that the father should have primary custody of the child, “War on Poverty” series on the plight of an Custody is the legal term used in court family, educational and the court did not question the mother’s parenting skills. However, it unmarried man who was trying to establish a relationship ordered determinations regarding community relationships; which parent the child lives with, and 14. Which parent is more likely felt that the mother made life choices that were intended primarily with his young child. Since he, the child and the child’s that determination is never considered to maintain a loving, stable, to benefit her and further her career. The father, on the other hand, mother are Ohio residents and the parents are not married, to be final. In Pennsylvania, the law consistent and nurturing made life choices that demonstrated his willingness to make Ohio gives automatic custody to the mother, thereby does not favor either the mother or relationship with the child sacrifices and suffer inconveniences for the sake of the child. In effectively shutting an unmarried father out of the child’s father. Rather, the courts look to the adequate for the child’s emotional Gianvito v. Gianvito, the court demonstrated its willingness to reward the parent who made the child her/his highest priority. life. Pennsylvania’s approach to child custody was similar to relationship each parent has with the needs; and Ohio (as well as many other states) until 2009. Now there is no child and a multitude of factors under 15. Any other relevant factor. Social workers who seek to help their clients in custody matters longer an automatic presumption that children should remain the “best interest of the child” (23 Pa. Regarding item #1 above, a judge in should do so with the ultimate goal of protecting the best interests of with the mother. Additionally, Pennsylvania law is gender neutral C.S.A. §5328) test including: Pennsylvania can consider whether the child. Parents should not manipulate their information or their when determining custody, meaning a judge cannot presume 1. Past and present abuse by either anyone in either parent’s household has situation in an effort to present themselves in a more favorable light girls would be raised best by the mother and boys would be parent or anyone in the parent’s been convicted of a long list of criminal or the other parent in an unfavorable light. This strategy will backfire raised best by the father. household and which parent offenses. As a result, either parent can in the courts. Winning a custody battle should never be viewed as a competition between the parents with the child as the prize. As part of NASW-PA’s effort to support the “Responsible can provide adequate physical request a background check on anyone Fatherhood” initiative, this article serves as a guide for those safeguards and supervision of the in the other household. For instance, References for this article are available on our website at: www.nasw-pa.org social workers helping clients navigate the Pennsylvania child; a father could request a background child custody legal system. This article is in no way meant 2. Which parent performs which check on mom’s new boyfriend and the to trivialize the important role of mothers; in fact, the parental duties; boyfriend’s teenage children. information set forth below can be applied to any parent 3. The parents’ availability to care Regarding item #10, a judge can order struggling with child custody issues regardless of gender. for the child or make appropriate random drug and alcohol testing and However, studies have shown the positive effects on children arrangements for childcare; psychological evaluations if there is who have their father involved in their lives. The benefits 4. The availability of extended any suggestion of substance abuse. include better educational outcomes, healthier psychological family; When a court reviews other relevant well-being, enhanced social skills and behavior and greater 5. The child’s sibling relationships; information in determining the best economic success as adults¹. If a father wants some level of 6. The preference of the child interest of the child, a judge will consider custody of his children, Pennsylvania now guarantees him based on the child’s maturity and the actions of either parent such as²: judgment; the opportunity to present his case. 7. Whether one parent has attempted • Did a parent voluntarily move Often, social workers work with clients who are struggling to alienate the other from the out of the family home to gain with custody issues and who are unable to afford professional child, except in cases of domestic independence? legal advice or may be under the mistaken assumption that violence where reasonable safety • Does either parent now maintain a the courts will automatically assume the father’s inability to measures are necessary to protect messy home? provide a loving and nurturing home. Whether the client is at the child; • Does either parent now live in a home the beginning stages of determining custody or is dealing with a 8. How far apart the parents live and too small to accommodate children? custody arrangement that is not ideal, social workers can provide the opportunity to visit; • Does either parent constantly move these clients with information that may result in more equitable 9. The level of conflict between the from one home to another? custody agreements. As stated above, custody agreements are parents and the willingness to • Can the parent hold a steady job? never final. A parent can now petition the court for a change to

26 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 27 Stu.dent Perspectives Changes to CE Requirements for Social Workers Ahead Following Passage of Child Protection Legislation Nicole Bamford, LSW

Many pieces of legislation have been passed denial of “needed medical or surgical care” based as a result of recommendations from the Child on a parent or relative with whom a child resides Protection Task Force published in November 2012. having “sincerely held religious” reasons for Some of those bills will have a notable effect on denying the treatment. This religious exclusion, Advocate for Self-Care While Still a Student social work professionals with changes having been however, will not apply if the child dies from the made to continuing education (CE) requirements for withheld medical or surgical care. licensed social workers and background checks for Are you sometimes stressed by balancing the demands of social initiative to develop student supportive services, those who work with children. Below is a list, and Senate Bill 28 (Act 118 of 2013) – Prime Sponsor, work study and your responsibilities in life? If you answer “yes,” self-care interventions, activities and means of brief summary, of some of the more high-profile child Sen. Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) you are not alone. Social work students commonly report stress related to social support?” How wonderful it would be if protection bills that are now law. • Increases penalties for simple and aggravated course work overload, challenging field experiences, and minimal time for every administrator, faculty member and social assault of a child House Bill 431 (Act 31 of 2014) – Prime Sponsor, personal care and/or time spent with family and friends. At every level work student reading this article vehemently • Aggravated assault now involves the serious Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) of social work education, students are under higher levels of stress that replied “absolutely,” especially in light of the bodily injury of a child under the age of 13 by any • Each professional licensee under the PA Department call for greater attention to self-care; first year practice students, research psychological safety climate theory. This theory person 18 years of age or older. students and final year practice students all experience varying stress levels states that in instances where much of the stress of State who works with children needs to be • The legislation also increased the grading of trained in child abuse recognition and reporting. and feelings of personal competence. Research has found that graduate- experienced by individuals in an organization aggravated assault when the child is under the age level social work students are under higher levels of stress than other is organizationally related, effecting change in • Requires three hours of training for new licensees of six and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. and two hours of training for existing licensees graduate programs. Self-care has a significant role in ensuring academic student or worker stress levels will require action • Exemptions may occur if a professional has House Bill 316 (Act 28 of 2014) – Prime Sponsor, success and supporting efficacy as field students and future service by the organization, as well as the individual. already received training acceptable to the State Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh and Northampton) providers. Self-care is increasingly included in social work curricula and is a topic of conversation in and out of classrooms. Students, you can develop advocacy skills Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family • Increases the fee for a birth certificate from $10 for program and policy change right in your Therapists and Professional Counselors or if the to $20 with 75 percent of the money going to a Many activities and approaches help to alleviate stress, including exercise, academic community long before you assume licensee submits documentation acceptable to the dedicated funding stream for Children’s Advocacy meditation, hobbies and spirituality; however, students often sacrifice these the role of client advocate in the community. board demonstrating that the licensee should not Centers (CACs). The remaining 25 percent will go activities to accommodate academic demands. Students attending class on First, inquire if students in your program need be subject to the CE requirement. to the Department of Public Welfare for training of a main campus can typically avail themselves of a student psychological self-care services and conduct a literature review mandated reporters and other costs. House Bill 434 (Act 45 of 2014) – Prime Sponsor, services center, writing center and that will help determine proposed services and • It is expected to generate $2.8 million for CACs Rep. Dave Maloney (R-Bucks) campus fitness center. Students who possible curriculum modifications. A formal and $950,000 for DPW annually. • Requires comprehensive background checks for attend class on a satellite campus needs assessment of the student body would school employees, including student teachers, Senate Bill 24 (Act 29 of 2014) – Prime Sponsor, might have access to these same support anecdotal observations and determine who are not subject to background provisions Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny and Butler) services, but obtaining them can which self-care activities or services students within the Public School Code • This legislation requires that the Commonwealth be challenging depending on their are interested. If a need is established, assess distance from main campus and available resources and develop a financial House Bill 726 (Act 108 of 2013) – Prime finally track both Child Protective Services (CPS) whether their tuition and fees includes management plan that evaluates potential Sponsor, Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) and General Protective Services (GPS) reports. • The state’s child abuse registry will be renamed access to these services. This begs the funding sources and outlines a budget. Use these • Changes the definition of child abuse in PA the statewide database and will include enhanced question, “Should administration, steps to develop a formal proposal to present to and, most significantly, lowers the bar for what information, including tracked GPS reports and staff and the students of satellite stakeholders and solicit their support in piloting constitutes child abuse to “bodily injury,” rather false reports. social work programs take the services or advocating for policy change. than “serious bodily injury,” which was the • Information in this database will not be shared previous standard with the general public but rather is available to Social work programs encourage students to take • Certain acts (known as per se acts) which a personal stance, build coalitions with people and shared with key stakeholders. endanger a child – regardless of whether an of influence and advocate for the advancement injury occurs – can be child abuse (e.g., kicking, For more information on any of these bills, contact of quality of life. We do not have to wait until biting, burning, throwing or forcefully shaking or Justin Fleming at [email protected] or 717-232-4125. graduation to pursue this challenge. After all, slapping a child under age one). NASW-PA thanks Cathy Palm of the Center for Children’s doesn’t every social work student begin his/her • Serious physical neglect no longer requires that it program out of a desire to change people’s lives? Justice for providing the information contained in this article. be repeated or prolonged, but instead could be a Didn’t you? Why not start with your own life and singular egregious event. To find a comprehensive list of child protection legislation the lives of your fellow classmates? • The law retains parents’ right to discipline their that Pennsylvania has enacted, visit www.c4cj.org and click References for this article are available on our child(ren) and other exclusions, including the on the link under “What’s New.” website at: www.nasw-pa.org

28 THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker THE PENNSYLVANIA Social Worker 29 Rufus Lynch, DSW, ACSW Philadelphia Division Chair Cynthia Corbin, LCSW Philadelphia Division Rep I ontinuing Lauren Dicair, MEd, LCSW Philadelphia Division Rep II c Linda Martin, LCSW, RN Southwest Division Chair education Kaitlyn Yakish, MSW Southwest Division Rep Vacant West Central Division Chair Alicia Newkam, AA • Continuing Education Specialist NASW-PA LEADERSHIP Anthony Kennedy, Capt. USA Ret., Officers BSW, CDCA MSW Student Representative Michael Jeffrey, LCSW President Lauren Klein BSW Student Representative All workshops listed through NASW-PA are approved and meet the Troy Brindle, LCSW, QCSW, DCH President-Elect continuing education requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Stuart Horowitz, LCSW, ACSW, QCS Vice President Staff State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Nathaniel Morley, MSW Treasurer Ron Simon, LCSW, ACSW Executive Director Matthew Winger, LCSW, ACSW Treasurer-Elect Amy Sagen, LSW, MSG, ACSW Chief Operating Officer Professional Counselors. Marietta Scalise-Warnitsky, LCSW, QCSW Secretary Tara Breitsprecher, LSW Director of Policy & Communication In order to provide our members with a list of CE events in their area, we are transitioning our advertising Jeanne Elberfeld, MD, LSW Research & Advocacy Specialist of events from The Pennsylvania Social Worker to the eNews. Each eNews is division specific, meaning Members of the Board Justin Fleming, BS Director of Government Relations the information you receive in your eNews is catered toward members in your geographic area. The Nikole Heilmann, LCSW, ACSW Brandywine Division Chair Jeanmarie Hegarty, JD Fiscal & Legal Specialist eNews is sent bimonthly and will advertise all upcoming approved CE events in your area! Jessica Quail, LSW Central Division Chair Alicia Newkam, AA Continuing Education Specialist David Breiner, LSW, M. DIV Eastern Division Chair All trainings are posted at www.nasw-pa.org as they are approved. For a comprehensive list of CE Jamie Lynn Plocinski, LCSW North Central Division Chair Tara Breitsprecher, LSW Editor-in-Chief events, please access our Calendar of Events by visiting www.nasw-pa.org. If you prefer a printed copy Matt Fino, LCSW Northeast Division Chair Christina Reardon, LSW Editor of all NASW-PA approved CE events throughout Pennsylvania, please email Alicia Newkam at alicia@ Allan Turner, PhD, LCSW, ACSW Northwest Division Chair Lori Schlossman Graphic Designer nasw-pa.org or call 717-232-4125. The current licensure cycle will come to an end Feb. 28, 2015.

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