Helpful Documents
“The Future of Social Work & Mental Health In The 21st Century”
Post-conference summary. VSCSW LSW Study Results, 12/1/17
Denial of LCSW application
Study of the Virginia Board of Social Work Denials of LCSW Applications – Calendar Year 2014 By Joseph G. Lynch LCSW, CSOTP
VSCSW August 20, 2015
Psychotherapy Report and Mid-Level Licensure Report
The VSCSW was invited by the Virginia Board of Social Work Regulatory Committee to submit written input concerning two topics, Mid-Level Licensure and Psychotherapy being included in the VBSW regulatory definition of Clinical Social Work
VSCSW Legislative Vice President Joseph G. Lynch LCSW prepared two reports for the VBSW Regulatory Committee and presented the reports to the Board members on July 24, 2015 at the VBSW Board meeting. The Regulatory Committee was scheduled to consider both issues at their meeting on August 28, 2015. However the August 28, 2015 meeting was cancelled and as of October 14, 2015 has not been rescheduled. The two issues are of grave concern to the VSCSW. The VSCSW is opposed to any changes that in any way diminish the value of the Virginia LCSW license.
VSCSW Study of VBSW Denial of LCSW Applications for 2014 Year
Registration of Supervision and Application for LCSW- GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
VSCSW has developed a Guidance Document to assist MSW’s in the Registration of Supervision and Application for LCSW. It is critical that the MSW complete these documents with caution and specificity.
VBSW REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION FORMS:
The Virginia Board of Social Work a few years ago changed from “paper” LCSW applications to “online” applications. While this has many advantages, it has one very large disadvantage- that is the applicant has not seen a copy of the application until they are actually applying to sit for the LCSW exam. It is very important that you know what questions are on the application at the beginning of gaining your two years of supervised experience. It is like being allowed to see a copy of the final exam for a course as you start the course. This would help you know which items to pay attention to during your supervised experience. You may request “paper” copies of the following VBSW forms from the Virginia Board of Social Work (for your convenience we have provided links to copies of these forms)*****
*****BE AWARE THAT THESE COPIES WERE PROVIDED TO US IN MAY 2014. THE BOARD MAY CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THEIR FORMS AT ANY TIME. SO YOU MAY WANT TO CONTACT THE VBSW AND CONFIRM THAT THE CURRENT FORM IS THE SAME AS THE FORM USED IN MAY 2014.
11 Steps to implement for Security of EPHI on Mobile Devices
Steps you can take to secure EPHI:
Mobile Devices and Health Information Privacy and Security
This document is from the DHHS and gives a description of 11 steps you can take to secure EPHI on mobile devices.
Mobile Devices Detailed Instructions
This document is more of a “how to” actually implement the 11 steps you can take to secure EPHI on mobile devices. It has both text and photos to help guide you through the steps. It is written by a social worker not an IT (Information Technology) person so it is a good place to start but you may still have to ask your IT person some questions.