NASW- Wisconsin Chapter

NASW-WI Job of the Week:

Addictions Therapist - Clinical Supervisor @ UnityPoint Health Meriter - NewStart

Madison, WI

https://joblink.socialworkers.org/jobs?locale=en&sort=date&country=&state=&city=&zip=&latitude=&longitude=&keywords=&city_state_zip=wisconsin&job_id=201432

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we recognize the vital role social workers play in identifying, supporting, and advocating for survivors while working to prevent exploitation in our communities.

Learn more about NASW practice resources: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice

Make sure to cast your vote! Check out My Vote Wisconsin for details on where to vote absentee in person, including addresses, drop box sites, and their hours of operation. https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-In-Person

would like to thank our Ally Sponsor, UW-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare

The UW-Milwaukee Social Work Department welcomes applications for the Online MSW and On-Campus MSW starting on Oct. 1, 2026.

You can learn more by visiting https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/

The Changing World of Professional Ethics and Boundaries in a World of Artificial Intelligence, Managed Care, Dramatic Federal Policy changes and Workforce Shortages
The management of ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality is especially critical for human service professionals and is in a constant state of change. This workshop will address the unique issues encountered during the provision of social services including the emergence of artificial intelligence, managed care, dramatic federal policy changes, workforce challenges, and ethical implications. This program is designed to be interactive as participants share challenging ethical issues encountered while providing services both inside and outside the office setting. Ethical decision-making processes will be addressed in a variety of contexts using case examples and best practice models to identify and address complicated scenarios within human service organizations. The NASW Code of Ethics will be utilized to manage ethical dilemmas in practice settings.

Register for this Ethics and Boundaries workshop at the NASW-WI’s Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:15 to 5:15pm with presenter Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, and read more about the 2026 Annual Conference presenters at https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Conference.

The Wisconsin Social Workers Political Action Committee (WSWPAC) is proud to share another round of endorsements. Today, we highlight the Wisconsin State
Assembly members; we are supporting your re-election.

In the crucial period ahead, social workers are eager to collaborate with elected leaders to address critical issues that affect human well-being including; mental health services in the public schools and in underserved regions of Wisconsin, health care coverage, support for children and families, gun violence prevention activities, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and sexual assault, juvenile justice, school financing, civil rights and social work professional issues such as loan forgiveness, reimbursement for services, and strengthening regulation to enhance client protection. Your responses to these issues have demonstrated that you share many of our policy objectives.

To see our full list of endorsed candidates, please visit naswwi.socialworkers.org/PAC

At NASW, our hearts are with the communities in eastern Wisconsin that were impacted by devastating tornadoes. People have lost their homes, memories have been uprooted, and towns have been destroyed.

The National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter extends its deepest condolences to the affected communities and families. Now we must gather to support the people whose lives have been affected and to begin the process of healing.

Helpful resources for those in need:
Resources in Eastern Wisconsin
- Catalpa Health (https://catalpahealth.org/our-services/) | Appleton & Oshkosh
- Northwest: Counseling and Community Services (https://nwcgc.com/programs/) | Amery, Appleton, Black River Falls, Eagle River, Green Bay, Hayward, Menomonie, Prescott, Siren, Superior, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Resources
- ReadyWisconsin (https://readywisconsin.wi.gov/)
- 211 Wisconsin (https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/mentalhealthguidedsearch)
- 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline:
Operates 24/7, available in English and Spanish

You can see the full list of resources by visiting https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/News

Ethics & Boundaries: Considerations with Supervision in Cross-Cultural Settings
Supervisors are responsible for several key factors in supervisees’ development and professional skills. Despite consultation and cultural competence being a standard for practitioners, supervisors are limited in how to provide adequate coaching and mentorship for supervisees from minoritized communities, thus exacerbating the power dynamics between supervisor and supervisee relationship. This workshop will support supervisors with self-reflection and learn about culturally centered practices to improve the supervision process while reducing institutional harm. Cultural humility will be explored to address how personal identities show up in the workforce and how relevant sociocultural issues impact the supervisory space.

Register for this Ethics and Boundaries workshop at the NASW-WI’s Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:15 to 5:15pm with presenter Sheng Lee Yang, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C, and read more about the 2026 Annual Conference presenters at https://naswwi.socialworkers.org/Conference.

ETHICS & BOUNDARIES WEBINAR: The Changing World of Professional Ethics and Boundaries in a World of Artificial Intelligence, Managed Care, Dramatic Federal Policy Changes, and Workforce Shortage
Friday, July 31ST, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Jeanne Wagner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
4 Ethics and Boundaries Continuing Education Hours

Register: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/1208b65c-fce1-4a44-b665-1321d253e195