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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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2018 OCSWSSW Council Elections – Call for Nominations

On Thursday, May 31, 2018, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “College”) will hold an election for social work members and social service work members in Electoral District No. 4. The College invites all members eligible to vote in Electoral District No. 4 to put their names forward as candidates for election to the College Council. To determine if you are a member in District No. 4, click here. What…

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Are You Up-To-Date on Your College Knowledge? Take Our New Quiz and Find Out!

As part of the College's ongoing employer campaign, we are excited to announce the launch of a new interactive quiz! Designed to test an employer's knowledge, this educational quiz highlights the many benefits of hiring registered social workers and registered social service workers. After all, we don't want employers to miss out on any of the value that registered College members bring to their organization. Test your own knowledge and take the quiz now! Continue…

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New Educational Resource for Members

NEW! CCP VideoThe College is pleased to announce the launch of a new educational video to assist members in understanding and completing the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). As members of the College, you are required to complete the CCP as part of your annual renewal of registration. This is one of the ways you demonstrate to the public that you are committed to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. The new video walks through the…

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UPDATED Important Clarification – Registration Regulation Amendments

The College continues to be made aware of a number of inaccuracies that have been circulating in relation to the amendments to the Registration Regulation, which came into effect on January 1, 2018. As mentioned in the College’s August 2nd eBulletin and in a November 15th news update, the amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 made under the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 include, amongst other changes, the following: Improving language in the current Regulation so…

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2018 AMED

Annual Meeting and Education Day Agenda 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.Registration 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Annual Meeting 11 a.m. – noonKeynote Address Noon – 1:30 p.m.Lunch 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Breakout Sessions A 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.Breakout Sessions B VIEW BROCHURE The College will be live-tweeting AMED on its Twitter feed and encourages members to connect with us on Twitter during the event using the #AMED2018 hashtag. Keynote Address Culture and Risk Indicators of…

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Important Announcement: Proclamation of the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers has learned that long-awaited legislative changes concerning psychotherapy will be proclaimed in force on December 30, 2017. These important developments affect members who practise psychotherapy and/or those who wish to use the title “psychotherapist”. For details on this important proclamation, including the approved Practice Guidelines for Performing the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy, visit the College’s website. What does this proclamation mean?As of December 30, 2017,…

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Council Meeting Highlights for December 8, 2017

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. December 8, 2017 Lise Betteridge, RSW, Registrar, and Laura Sheehan, Deputy Registrar, presented their report to Council. The report provided updates on the College website and social media; employer outreach campaign, including the employer roundtables and launch of the inaugural Employer Communiqué; Registration Regulation; membership and…

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