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Clarification to insurance providers regarding the title “psychotherapist” and College registrants’ scope of practice

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and the Ontario Social Service Workers Association (OSSWA), have received numerous reports related to insurance claims for psychotherapy services provided by social workers and social service workers being denied by insurance providers. The College, the OASW and OSSWA share the concern that refusal of these claims creates barriers to client care and is…

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Discipline Decision Summaries

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. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).  By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to:  Illustrate…

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College Updates and Reminders

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – REGISTRATION FOR AMED 2025 WILL OPEN SOON! We are happy to announce that the College’s Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) will take place on June 3, 2025. This year’s theme is Advancing Innovation and Public Protection.  The Annual Meeting, keynote address and afternoon educational sessions will be hosted virtually via an online conference platform. Registration for this year’s virtual event will open in early May. Stay tuned for more information! …

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Bulletin Board

CHANGE OF INFORMATION NOTIFICATION  If you change employers or move, please advise the College in writing within 30 days. The College is required to have the current business address of its registrants available to the public. Notification of change of address can be done by accessing the Online Portal or by sending the new employer address to the College by email to info@ocswssw.org. Please provide your College registration number when you communicate with us.  If…

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Professional Practice Update: Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying Practice Resource and Other Announcements

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information to support your practice: In this update: Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying practice resource Research opportunities for registrants Register for the May and June Coffee with the College sessions Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Practice Resource The College has recently updated its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) practice resource…

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Invitation to share your feedback: African ancestral acknowledgement

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is in the process of developing an African ancestral acknowledgement in collaboration with Salaway Engagements (an external Afro-Indigenous owned communications, facilitation and project management agency) and is inviting feedback via a survey. Developing an African ancestral acknowledgement is part of actioning our  Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which focuses specifically on actions against anti-Black racism and the history and experiences of…

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Save the Date for AMED 2025!

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will be holding its Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.  This year’s theme is Advancing Innovation and Public Protection. The College is pleased to have Dr. Charmaine Williams, PhD, RSW, as the keynote speaker. There will also be four educational sessions throughout the day. The Annual Meeting, keynote address and educational sessions will be hosted entirely online via a conference platform. Mark your calendar…

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2025 AMED

Register Now for the College’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Education Day! The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will be holding its Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. EST. There is no cost to attend AMED. This year’s theme is Advancing Innovation and Public Protection. The College is pleased to have Professor Charmaine Williams, PhD, RSW, Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty…

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Professional Practice Update: Ensure You’re Up to Date with Naloxone Administration Guidelines and Upcoming Opportunities to Engage with the College

In this update: Ensure you’re up to date – review the Administration of Naloxone appendix in the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices Upcoming Coffee with the College dates – register now! Stay tuned for an invitation to share your feedback on draft revisions to the Practice Guidelines for Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth Ensure you’re up to date with Naloxone administration guidelines In December 2023, the College announced revisions to the Appendix on…

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Council Highlights for March 6, 2025

Guest Dr. Barbara Fallon presented to Council on her research from two studies: the First Nations Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2019), a national study on child welfare investigations across Canada, and the Ontario Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2018), a similar study conducted at the provincial level. Both studies focus on the incidence of reported child maltreatment and explore the characteristics of the children and families involved…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

As we welcome 2025, I want to recognize the vital role that you, as employers, play in supporting social workers and social service workers in their professional and ethical practice. Your dedication to upholding high standards not only elevates the professions, but also ensures that Ontarians receive safe, competent and ethical care. At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we remain focused on advancing the key priorities from our…

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More Information at your Fingertips: Explore the New Online Register Improvements

As part of our commitment to public protection, the College maintains an Online Register of social workers and social service workers across Ontario. This easy-to-use tool includes information about a registrant’s registration status, discipline history (if any) and employer contact information. We have taken employers’ feedback into account and made upgrades to the Online Register. These improvements make it easier for employers to do their due diligence when hiring social workers and social service workers, as well…

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