Greater Washington Society For Clinical Social Work strongly supports the advocacy being demonstrated by Americans fighting for justice for the African American community. As clinical social workers, it is part of our responsibility to protect vulnerable populations, work for social justice, and guide clients in communicating and experiencing their emotions and beliefs in an effective manner. 

We stand with the African American community in the belief that a systemic change is required to address the racism that is needlessly terrorizing and killing our fellow citizens. 

Our social work values teach us to honor the inherent worth and dignity of every human being as well as work for social change. Therefore, the Society encourages its members to be involved in legislation, advocacy, education, activism and protest. As clinical social workers, we strive to do our part in engaging in anti-racism work and in supporting our clients while they navigate a racist society and implement change. 

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

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Membership Dues Tax Deductible Amount: For the 2019 tax year, the percentage that is not deductible for tax purposes will be 24%, based on our projected lobbying expenses.  76% of your membership dues is deductible as a valid expense.  

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE CSWA?

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The Clinical Social Work Association is an individual membership organization. LCSWs need to join as individuals, even if they are members of a state society. Without membership in organizations at state and national levels, your interests are not being protected. 

 CSWA is focusing our efforts on meeting the practice needs of clinical social workers. As an organization, we are committed to: 

• Advocating legislatively for adequate reimbursement for licensed clinical social workers; 
  
• Proposing plans for more effective mental health treatment coverage in the Essential Benefits; 
• Offering advocacy consultation to your state society; 
  
• Representing clinical social work interests at national meetings; 
  
• Providing up-to-date clinical information that informs your practice; 
  
• Providing free consultative service for legal and ethical questions; 
  
• Providing discounted comprehensive professional liability insurance. 
  

Even if you are member of a state society. Without membership in organizations at state and national levels, your interests are not being protected. Please join us and receive the following benefits as a result of your membership:

• Legislative advocacy for adequate reimbursement for licensed clinical social workers
• Ongoing efforts for more effective mental health treatment coverage in the essential benefits
• State society advocacy and consulting
• Up-to-date clinical information that informs your practice
• Free consultative service for legal and ethical questions
• Discounted comprehensive professional liability insurance (provided by vendor - CPH Associates)

Can you help identify GWSCSW Late Career Social Workers who might be interested in our monthly Senior Seminars?

We are looking for members for a senior seminar group forming in Reston, VA.  Clinical Society Senior Seminars (CSSS ), are for people thinking ahead to retirement or for those semi retired or already retired. Monthly meetings are educational (CEU’s awarded), offer peer support and an ongoing connection with clinical social work colleagues.  

Please phone me or email me with your interest in this Reston group or seminars in other areas.

Grace Lebow | Senior GWSCSW Representative | 301 652 4026

Change Direction is a national effort to educate people about mental health. The goal of the Campaign to Change Direction is to change the culture of mental health in America so that all of those in need receive the care and support they deserve. The Campaign encourages all Americans to pay attention to their emotional well-being – and it reminds us that our emotional well-being is just as important as our physical well-being.

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