News

DEI Task Group Meeting Highlights for August 17, 2021

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Group was established to assist the College in moving forward on its commitment to increase diversity, equity and inclusion – a key priority in the College’s 2020-2023 Strategic Plan. August 17, 2021 Council Co-Chair Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW read a Land Acknowledgement.Co-Chairs Sanjay Govindaraj, RSW and Brian Seng-Low, RSSW welcomed the Task Group members to the meeting.Task Group member Sandra Southwind set the intention for the meeting.The minutes from…

Read More

SWSSWA Amendment: Use of the title “Doctor”

The College wishes to inform you of a recent amendment to the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (SWSSWA), concerning the use of the title “doctor”. Effective October 1, 2010, the amendment to the SWSSWA will permit a member of the College who holds an earned doctorate in social work, to use the title “doctor”, a variation, abbreviation or an equivalent in another language in the course of providing or offering to provide, in…

Read More

Scopes of Practice Paper

In 2006, the College embarked on a project to develop a Scopes of Practice Position Paper for the professions of social work and social service work. While drafting the paper, members and stakeholder groups were consulted and asked to offer input on the draft document. Revisions were made based on these consultations and the paper was brought to Council for approval in September 2008. The objectives of this paper are to assist members and employers…

Read More

Practice Guidelines

The College developed the following practice guidelines which came into effect September 1, 2009: Parenting Plans, Medication Practices and Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth. The guidelines were finalized following consultation with members and other stakeholders and were approved by Council in May 2009. Practice Guidelines for Performing the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy were approved by Council in December 2017 and come into effect on December 30, 2017. These guidelines were initially approved by Council in December 2013 following…

Read More

Relevant Articles

College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report (June 2018) Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report Response (February 2017) Medical Assistance in Dying: What Are My Professional Obligations? The Duty to Report under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 Testimonials Did You Know The Retirement Homes Act, 2010: Duty to Report Bill 14, Access to Justice Act Titles and Designations QA On Skype

Read More

Practice Notes

Practice Notes is a regular feature in the College’s newsletter Perspective. It is designed as an educational tool to assist Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public in gaining a better understanding of how the Standards of Practice may apply to recurring issues in every day practice. The notes offer general guidance only and members with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of…

Read More

eBulletins

The College regularly distributes eBulletins to members with news updates and information regarding College activities. 2021 Revisit the 2021 Annual Meeting and Education Day Online! Professional Practice Update: 2021 CCP Reminder and Survey for Clinical Staff and Mental Health Providers 2021 Election Results for Electoral District No. 4 COVID-19 Update: Practice Considerations as Ontario Moves into Step Three of “Roadmap to Reopen” Plan COVID-19 Update: Ontario Moves into Step One of “Roadmap to Reopen” Plan…

Read More

Message from the Registrar and CEO: Acknowledging the Rise in Anti-Semitism and the College’s Role as Regulator

As Registrar and CEO of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), I would like to provide an update on a recent communication received by the College in relation to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and the College’s role, mandate and communications. As the College has noted previously, societal expectations change and evolve, and long overdue discussions and upheaval are taking place, rightfully challenging systems of oppression. For the…

Read More

PHIPA Toolkit

On November 1, 2004, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) came into force. The purpose of PHIPA is to provide consistent and comprehensive rules governing the collection, use, retention, disclosure and disposal of personal health information in the custody and control of health information custodians. Health information custodians, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, employ many social workers and social service workers. Additionally, social workers or social service workers in private practice or…

Read More

Revisit the 2021 Annual Meeting and Education Day Online!

The College held its first ever two-day virtual Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) on June 17 and 18, 2021.  Over 2,000 members registered for this year’s event with more than 1,500 members tuning in live on our virtual portal and many more viewing the presentations on-demand, making this year’s AMED a tremendous success!  We invite you to revisit the event — the theme of which was Diversity and Change in Society and Practice —…

Read More

Professional Practice Update: 2021 CCP Reminder and Survey for Clinical Staff and Mental Health Providers

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information and resources to support members’ practice. 2021 CCP Reminder With the second half of the year underway, the College would like to remind all members to begin to work on their 2021 Continuing Competence Program (CCP) if they haven’t started already. Participation in the CCP is a condition of registration and one of the ways that…

Read More

Page 27 of 64
202122232425262728293031323334