Is Something Missing from Your Hire?

How to Find a Social Worker or Social Service Worker on the OCSWSSW Public Register Employing registered social workers (RSWs) and registered social service workers (RSSWs) demonstrates that you are committed to delivering professional, ethical, qualified and accountable care and services to the clients your organization serves. But how can you confirm whether or not the candidate you are thinking of hiring is registered with the College? The answer can be found with a simple…

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Proclamation of the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy: What You Need to Know

The College is pleased to announce that long-awaited legislative changes concerning psychotherapy were proclaimed and came into force on December 30, 2017. What Does this Mean for Employers? These important developments affect your employees who practise psychotherapy and/or those who wish to use the title “psychotherapist.” As of December 30, 2017, the following provisions related to the controlled act of psychotherapy were proclaimed into force: Provisions in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 setting out…

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Q&A: Can a Registered Social Worker or Registered Social Service Worker Perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy?

Yes. As of December 30, 2017, members of the College are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy in compliance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and its regulations and bylaws. Members must practise in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook, Second Edition, 2008 as revised from time to time, which has been approved by bylaw. In order to determine if they are competent to…

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Employer Roundtables Take the College to Thunder Bay and Windsor

In 2017, the College successfully hosted its first series of Employer Roundtables in Thunder Bay and Windsor as part of its Strategic Plan to strengthen stakeholder and public awareness. Employer Roundtables provide an opportunity for employers to: Learn about the College and its ongoing public protection mandate.Understand the importance and value of College registration.Discuss the challenges and barriers to hiring social workers and social service workers.Share ideas and feedback about how the College can better…

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