Educational Forums Bring the College to Sudbury and Kitchener
In the fall of 2017, the College successfully ran its eighth series of Educational Forums in Sudbury and Kitchener. (more…)
Perspective
The Importance of Keeping Your Membership Information Up to Date
In order to help the College serve and protect the public, members must ensure that they keep their information up to date. Such information – including a member's name and employer – ensures the integrity of the College’s Public Register. (more…)
Don’t Forget to Vote!
The election for Council members in Electoral District No. 4 will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2018. All College members who practise in District No. 4 are encouraged to participate in this important process to elect two social workers and two social service workers. (more…)
PRACTICE NOTES: BUT “THEY” TOLD ME TO! OWNING YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
By Christina Van Sickle, BSW, MSW, RSW Practice Notes is designed as an educational tool 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. The notes offer general guidance only and College members with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of…
Q&A: Can I Call Myself a “Psychotherapist”?
I am a member of the OCSWSSW who provides psychotherapy services as part of my practice. Can I call myself a “psychotherapist”? (more…)
Discipline Decision Summary – Joseph Vaz
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)
Discipline Decision Summary – Calvin McConnell
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)
DISCIPLINE DECISION SUMMARY – CALVIN MCCONNELL
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions 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 or has been anonymized. By publishing this summary, the College endeavours to: Illustrate for social workers,…
Discipline Decision Summary – JoAnn Lee
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)
Discipline Decision Summary – Karla Forgaard-Pullen
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)
Discipline Decision Summary – Lynda Cullain
The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)
Council Meeting Highlights for March 8, 2018
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. March 8, 2018 Shelley Hale, RSSW, President, provided her report to Council.Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on the implementation of the amendments to the Registration Regulation; the upcoming Annual Meeting and Education…
