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How do I become a member of NASW?
Click Here to Join NASW. Here you can download and print out an application. Or, you can call or email our office and leave a detailed message with your name and mailing address and we can send it to you through the mail. Our office number is 480-968-4595, or email us at chapter@naswaz.com.
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I am relocating to Arizona in the near future. How is the Arizona Chapter set up?
The AZ Chapter is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors. The office is staffed by two employees: Carol Stambaugh, Executive Director, and RoAnne Edick, Administrative Assistant. Chapter services include a biennial state conference, educational workshops, a bi-monthly newsletter, and general resource assistance.
We have approximately 2000 members in Arizona and the Chapter is divided into four geographical branches, each with local leadership that develops and implements programs to further professional goals. The AZ Chapter of NASW is divided into 4 major branches. Branch 1 contains the metro Phoenix area and extends west to Yuma. Branch 2 includes Tucson and the southern part of the state. Branch 3 is the northern area including Flagstaff and Branch 4 is a small branch that contains the area of Prescott and Prescott Valley.
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How do I get acquainted with social workers in my area?
Getting involved at the local level is a great way to network and meet people and to keep abreast of what’s happening at the local, state, and national levels. A list of the contacts in the various branches can be found bi-monthly in our chapter newsletter. We encourage you to call your contact person to learn of activities planned for your area.
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Can you tell me what the job market is like?
Salary statistics are very difficult to acquire. According to the Economic Research Institutes website, Social Workers' average salary in Arizona is $34,049, in Phoenix $33,474, in Tucson $36,082, and in Flagstaff $30,903. These figures do not take into account the degree (BSW vs. MSW), the number of years of experience, or the field of practice of social workers.
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Do you have a current list of job opportunities?
Job opportunities are listed in our bi-monthly newsletter. We also post those jobs on our website. Job Opportunities is under our Members Only Section and therefore you must be an Arizona NASW member to access this information. If you are a member of another chapter and would like to view this section, just call or e-mail the chapter office for the user name and password.
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Can you recommend any other job resources?
The State of Arizona is the largest employer of social workers in the state. It uses document imaging technology to process your application. Send your resume to: AZ Dept. of Administration, Personnel Division, 1831 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
For SW jobs in Northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, contact: Northern AZ Regional Behavioral, Health Authority, 125 E. Elm St., Ste. E, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Fax: 520/774-5665.
Classified ads in the following major metropolitan newspapers are a good source: AZ Daily Star & Tucson Citizen, 4850 S. Park, Tucson, AZ 85714. Phone 1-800-362-4890 AZ Republic 120 E. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone 1-602-271-8000.
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What do I need to do to get a license in AZ?
In April 2003, our governor signed into law a multi-level licensure bill to license social workers. The licensure bill went into effect as of July 1, 2004. Arizona does not have a simple reciprocity status with other states; however, it may not be that difficult for you to transfer an already existing license by going through the application process and having your test courses mailed to AZ BBHE. The AZ licensing exam for social workers is the test written by ASWB. This is the same instrument many states use. For an application/further information, contact: AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, 1400 W. Washington, Ste. 350, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Off: 602/542-1882, Fax: 602/542-1830, Email: information@azbbhe.us Application materials can be downloaded directly from their website at http://www.azbbhe.us
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Can you direct me to a study guide or course to help prepare for the licensure examination?
Licensing ExAm Preparation Services (LEAP) offers a two-day, 16-hour course as well as a Comprehensive Study Guide with hundreds of practice questions, up-to-date information, and test-taking tips. Click Here for information on the location of upcoming courses and order information for the study guide.
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Do you have a list of workshops that offer CEUs throughout the State of Arizona?
We only carry a list of those workshops that advertise in our newsletter, or that are sponsored by the Chapter. These are called Calendar Listings and can be found in the newsletter. Or, you can click on Educational Events, Community Workshops, located on the top navigation toolbar. Workshops that we sponsor are listed under Educational Events, Calendar.
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I am not receiving any NASW-related materials. Can you tell me the status of my membership?
The simplest way to determine the problem is for us to check the database. Email us at chapter@naswaz.com or call us at 480/968-4595, and leave your full name as it appears on your membership card.
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I have paid my dues, yet still remain on the "inactive or suspended" list. Can you tell me how to clear this up?
Please call the national office at 1-800-638-8799, ext. 1, for Membership Services.
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Do you have a local newsletter or magazine?
The Arizona Chapter releases 6 issues per year commencing with the January/February edition. The Newsletter is packed full of information on upcoming social work events, CEU workshops, networking opportunities, calendar listings, job opportunities, interesting articles and more!
NASW members from other chapters can subscribe to the newsletter for $2.00 per issue.
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How can I advertise on the NASW-AZ website?
Employers advertise job ads free on the website. This gives employers incentive to post job openings with us, therefore giving our members more job ads to choose from. All job ads that are on the website will automatically appear in a list of job titles in the bimonthly newsletter as well.
Calendar listings under our Educational Events/Community Workshops menu are designed for Educational Providers to advertise their continuing education events. These website ads are very reasonable, at only $25 per ad, which gives organizations the freedom to advertise their workshops worry-free. All calendar ads that are on the website will automatically be placed into the bimonthly newsletter.
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How do I advertise in the newsletter?
The advertising policies are found on our website under CEU Pre-approvals and the fly-out button that says Advertising.You may contact the office at (480) 968-4595.
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Do you have a statewide conference?
We are currently in the process of reorganizing duties and assignments related to holding such conferences.
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How can I attend/sponsor/advertise in that conference?
You can contact our office via phone or email and let us know that you would like a conference brochure to attend or a sponsorship brochure to sponsor, exhibit or advertise at the conference. Our office number is 480/968-4595 or just go back to the home page and click on Email.
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I am moving to a different branch (or out of state). Do I give you my address change?
If you are already a member of NASWAZ and are moving within the state of Arizona, you may call our local office at 480-968-4595. However, if you are moving here from a different state or are moving to a different state, you will need to call the national office at 1-800-638-8799, ext. 1, and notify them that you are transferring your membership to or from the AZ Chapter. Please give them your new address and phone number at this time.
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What are your policies and procedures regarding Continuing Education workshops?
Click here for our policies statement.
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