News

New Council Roster for 2019/20

Kenta Asakura – Elected Social Worker Kenta Asakura is an Assistant Professor at the Carleton University School of Social Work. Kenta engages in a robust program of research on clinical social work education and practice. Prior to entering academia, Kenta spent nearly 15 years practising clinical social work across three jurisdictions (New York, Washington and Ontario) in diverse settings, including children’s mental health, family services, residential treatment, settlement services, and private practice. He continues to…

Read More

Council Meeting Highlights for September 5-6, 2019

September 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee: Shelley Hale, RSSW – President Lisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-President Déirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-President Toula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive Member Mukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive Member Rick Lamb, Public Member – Executive Member Council reviewed and approved Bylaw 117, amending Fees Bylaw 103. Council reviewed and amended Bylaw 118, amending Professional Corporations Bylaw 118. Council received orientation and…

Read More

Practice Notes: ETHICS→A

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. (more…)

Read More

Discipline Decision Summary – Janet Yordy

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. (more…)

Read More

2019 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: Sault Ste. Marie: October 17, 2019Ottawa: November 14, 2019 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day…

Read More

OCSWSSW Council Election Results

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is pleased to announce the re-election of Council President Shelley Hale, RSSW, and the election of the Council Executive Committee for 2019/20. “I am honoured to be re-elected as President of the College Council,” says Shelley, who was re-elected on September 5, 2019. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow Council members in the development of the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan as we fulfill…

Read More

Council Meeting Highlights for September 5, to September 6 2019

The Council is the 21-member governing body and board of directors that manages and administers College affairs. The policies developed by Council provide direction to the College and to staff. September 5, 2019 The following Council members were elected by Council to the Executive Committee:Shelley Hale, RSSW – PresidentLisa Seburn, RSW – Vice-PresidentDéirdre Smith, Public Member – Vice-PresidentToula Kourgiantakis, RSW – Executive MemberMukesh Kowlessar, RSSW – Executive MemberRick Lamb, Public Member – Executive MemberCouncil reviewed…

Read More

Why the College Publishes Discipline Decisions

As the regulator of social workers and social service workers in Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers publishes Discipline Committee decisions to inform the public about social workers or social service workers who have engaged in professional misconduct or are incompetent[1]. By publishing decisions, the College: Illustrates for members and the public what does — and does not — constitute professional misconduct.Provides members with direction about the College’s Standards of…

Read More

Employer Roundtable

On October 10, 2019, the College is hosting an event for employers in the Kingston, Belleville and Hastings area. As part of the College’s employer outreach initiative, the annual Employer Roundtable is an opportunity for employers to learn more about the College and its public protection mandate, to share their ideas about how the College can better support employers, and to discuss some of the challenges faced by employers of social workers and social service…

Read More

Q&A: Use of the Title “Clinical Social Worker”

Q. Why can’t a College registrant use the title “clinical social worker” and/or “registered clinical social worker” in respect to their practice? A. The Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA) requires anyone who uses either the protected titles below or their abbreviations or French equivalents to be registered with the College: social worker registered social worker social service worker registered social service worker The Registration Regulation O. Reg. 383/00 made under the SWSSWA…

Read More

Page 42 of 63
353637383940414243444546474849