Social Work Inter-State Compact
What is an interstate licensure compact?
An interstate compact is a legal contract between two or more
states/territories enabling practitioners (in this case, social
workers) to practice in each other’s jurisdiction, once practitioners
demonstrate they meet the compact requirements.
How do states join compacts?
State legislatures must enact compact legislation to become a member state of a compact.
What steps are needed before the compact is operational?
A threshold number of states, typically, seven to 10 states, must
pass the enabling legislation. These states then would form a compact
Commission which will govern the compact and ensure coordination
between the participating states. Once the threshold number of states
have passed the legislation and the Commission is in place, social
workers would be able to pursue licensure through the compact, in the
participating states. Additional states are added to the compact as
they enact the required legislation and join the Commission.
How can social workers get involved in this initiative?
NASW will be providing numerous opportunities for members to
advance this important effort. This includes the opportunity to provide
input on the draft compact, and to engage in advocacy efforts through
the NASW Nevada Chapter to enact compact legislation.If you are NOT a member of NASW-NV please click this link and subscribe to be added to our future licensure compact discussions.
Join the discussion:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QY5ZKYQ
New LMSW license announcement: New (nv.gov)
NASW-NV announces redesigned Job and Classified opportunities.
NASW-NV announces new Task Force focusing on Racial Equity. If you are a member of NASW-NV and would like to be considered for this Task Force please complete the following form: https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/naswnevada-committee-volunteer/
New NASW Practice Alert: COVID-19 Advance Care Planning in Health Care Practice: https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=nE5MuNSwnZE%3d&portalid=0
Chapter Meetings/Events:
- Rural Task Force Meeting - first Tuesday every month, 5:00PM
- Racial Equity Task Force Meeting - second Monday every month, 6:00PM
On-Demand CEU Education:
NASW is committed to helping social workers meet their professional development needs. Social Work Online CE Institute houses hundreds of on-demand titles produced by the NASW Chapters and National Office, and, for your ease of mind, uses the same NASW login to access the Institute and all your training history. NASW members can access both free CEs and CEs at discounted rates! Not a member of NASW yet? No worries, nonmembers can also purchase titles (at the nonmember rate).
Sign-up here: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/