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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Stakeholder Consultation

The following is being circulated at the request of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO): As OCSWSSW members are aware, on December 30, 2017, the government of Ontario proclaimed into force the controlled act of psychotherapy, with a two-year transition period to allow the mental health sector a period of time in which individuals must either become registered with one of the appropriate colleges or restrict their services so that they do not perform the…

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OCSWSSW Launches Public Awareness Initiative

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative that aims to further extend the College’s reach to the Ontario public and continue to fulfill our primary duty of public protection. The College’s message to Ontarians is simple: check to make sure your social worker/social service worker’s name is on the Online Register. A quick check on our website will tell you whether…

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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…

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Membership Renewals: Late Fee in Effect

The College would like to remind all members who have not yet renewed their membership for 2018 that a $50 penalty fee has been added to unpaid renewal fees effective February 1, 2018. Important Note: If you do not intend to renew your membership for 2018 or wish to change your membership status, you must contact the College for further instructions. Renew Your Membership OnlineRenew your membership through the College's online member services.To renew your…

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Professional Practice Update: Psychotherapy, 2018 CCP, and SWSSWPDF

The College has important information for members regarding the proclamation of the controlled act of psychotherapy, the Continuing Competence Program (CCP), and the Social Workers and Social Service Workers Professional Development Fund (SWSSWPDF). PsychotherapyMembers have been contacting the Professional Practice Department with many questions about the controlled act of psychotherapy, including whether or not they can call themselves a “psychotherapist”. As of December 30, 2017, members of the College may perform the controlled act of…

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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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