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NASW-IL Statewide Conference

A Meeting of the Professions
Oct. 22-25 Wheeling, Illinois The Westin Chicago North Shore
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About The NASW IL Conference

This ​year’s ​2017 ​NASW-Illinois Chapter ​Statewide ​Conference: ​A Meeting ​of ​the ​Professions is ​the ​largest ​gathering ​of ​social ​work ​and mental health professionals ​in ​the ​state, ​bringing ​together ​over ​800 ​mental health ​leaders, ​practitioners, ​educators,​ and ​more. ​Taking ​place ​this ​year ​in ​Wheeling, IL, ​the ​2017 ​NASW-Illinois ​Chapter ​Statewide ​Conference ​is ​a ​rare ​opportunity ​to ​network ​with ​other ​social ​workers and mental health professionals. ​Come ​meet ​the ​best ​and ​the ​brightest ​of ​Illinois! ​This year’s conference offers up to 20 CEUs to attendees including workshops in cultural competency and ethics. With ​80 ​educational ​sessions ​and ​over ​125 ​speakers, ​the ​2017 ​NASW-Illinois ​Chapter ​Statewide ​Conference ​connects ​you ​to ​the ​newest ​trends, ​innovations, ​and ​practices ​that ​can ​help ​you ​strengthen ​and ​improve ​your ​social ​work ​skills. ​And ​with ​our ​workshops ​qualifying ​for LSWs, LCSWs, LPCs, LCPCs, LMFTs, LPNs, APNs, LCPs, and some ICB credentials* , ​there’s ​no ​reason ​not ​to ​attend.
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Top Speakers

Some of the top Industry leaders at one event

Keynote Judi Holler will inspire!
Education for all specialties
Over 125 Speakers

Networking

Network with some of the top mental health professionals

Networking Awards Reception
Networking Lounge
Profiles in Mobile App

Exhibitors

Explore the Exhibit Floor

Check out over 60 mental health related exhibitors

Small Business Services
Educational Tools
Agency Awareness
Government Programs
Graduate School Programs

800

Participents

110

Speakers

80

Sessions

20

CEUs

Agenda

Sunday, Oct. 22nd

6:00-8:30PM

Early Registration Pickup

Whether you are attending the educational session or just want to pickup your badge early - the registration desk will be available for early badge pickup.

6:30-8:30PM

Heightening Awareness of Older Adult Mistreatment

2 CEUs. A 2 hour primer on mandated reporting for older adults. This timely session goes along with the re-affirming section within in the new social work licensure act renewal - just passed in the last general assembly. Please note: this class is only available for FULL registered attendees, speakers and students. (Single day attendees will not be allowed entrance.)

Monday, Oct. 23rd

09:30 - 11:00AM
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Opening Session: Are You Playing It Safe? How to Amplify Your Personal Brand and Stay Relevant

Judi Holler

Through personal stories and improvisational games, this interactive keynote session will help you understand how to harness the power of your unique personal brand to build a life and career that you love.

11:15 - 1:15PM
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Ethics and Risk Management in the New Era of Social Work

Joeseph T. Monahan, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., J.D.

2 ETHICS CEUs - The training will cover key concepts in risk management such as confidentiality and its exceptions, duty to warn, and informed consent. The workshop will reveal the major reasons why social workers are sued and what you can do about those risks. We will define what constitutes a malpractice case and emphasize important recordkeeping issues, guidelines for supervision, special tips for clinical and private practitioners, and brief you about your malpractice insurance.

1:15-2:15PM

Networking Lunch

2:15 - 4:15

Afternoon Intensives

2 CEUs - TBA

4:15-5:30PM

Networking and Awards Reception

Attending the evening networking reception at the 2017 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Conference is a great way to meet many other mental health professionals in the field, make connections, and get leads on a new job possibility.

Tuesday, Oct 24th

09:30 - 10:30AMAM

Session 1 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

10:45 - 12:15PM

Session 2 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

12:15-1:45PM

Networking Lunch

1:45-3:15PM

Session 3 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

3:30-5:00PM

Session 4 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 25th

9:00-10:30AM

Session 1 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

10:45-12:15PM

Session 2 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

12:15-1:30PM

Lunch

1.5 CEUs - TBA

1:30-3:00PM

Session 3 Workshops

1.5 CEUs - TBA

3:15-4:45PM

Session 4 Workshops

Just a few of over 125 Speakers

Listen, Learn, Get inspired.

Judi Holler

Keynote Speaker

Kathyrn Smith, MS

Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW

Tierra Winston, PhD

Joeseph T. Monahan, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., J.D.

Sarah Maria Gutierrez, MSW, LCSW

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NASW Member

$3351 Person

  • Access to all M-W educational offerings- 18 CEUs
  • Access to Sunday pre-conference workshop - 2 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception
  • Lunch - all three Days
  • Access to exhibit hall
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Nonmember Student

$1251 Person

  • Access to all M-W educational offerings- 18 CEUs
  • Access to Sunday pre-conference workshop - 2 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception
  • Lunch - all three Days
  • Access to exhibit hall
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Nonmember Rate

$3851 Person

  • Access to all M-W educational offerings- 18 CEUs
  • Access to Sunday pre-conference workshop - 2 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception
  • Lunch - all three Days
  • Access to exhibit hall
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1 Day Member

$1501 Person

  • Access to all educational offerings that day - 6 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception (Monday attendees only)
  • Lunch
  • Access to exhibit hall (Tues./Wed. attendees only)
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Student Member

$991 Person

  • Access to all M-W educational offerings- 18 CEUs
  • Access to Sunday pre-conference workshop - 2 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception
  • Lunch - all three Days
  • Access to exhibit hall
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1 Day Nonmember

$1751 Person

  • Access to all educational offerings that day - 6 CEUs
  • Access to Monday evening reception (Monday attendees only)
  • Lunch
  • Access to exhibit hall (Tues./Wed. attendees only)
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Latest Conference News

July 22, 2017

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February 24, 2017

Call for Presentations: 2017 NASW-Illinois Chapter Statewide Conference (CLOSED)

Hotel Information

Located just outside the city of Chicago

Location

The Westin Chicago North Shore is situated just sixteen miles north of O'Hare International Airport in the prestigious North Shore district.

Transport

While driving to the event might be the easiest, the Metra is available and you may call the hotel for pickup from the station.

Hotel

The Wheeling hotel location blends style and elegance with the convenience of a full-service hotel. For further accommodation information, go to: http://bit.ly/naswwestin.
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