LearnUFT courses for Social Workers
As a state-approved provider of Continuing Education hours for Licensed Master Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs.
Beginning January 1, 2015, each Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period. No more than 12 hours of continuing education activities in any 36 month period, or one-third of the total hours in periods of other length, may consist of self-study educational activities from New York State Education Department-approved providers.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors are also eligible to take these courses and earn CEUs.
Upcoming Sessions
In this UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP) workshop for social workers and psychologists, participants will expand upon this to explore the interplay of trauma and substance use, highlighting substance misuse as both a survival and a pleasure-seeking strategy. Get a better understanding of LGBTQ+ clients' experiences seeking substance use treatment and the importance of creating a safe, welcoming environment. This training will also help participants to identify key components of care for LGBTQ+ people and to develop skills to improve their delivery of trauma-informed, affirmative care. Earn two CE hours by completing this course.
Social workers and psychologists are invited to register for this UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP) workshop on managing stress-related anxiety at work. This presentation will explore the relationship between work stressors and anxiety and offer tools to help employees navigate both. Discussion topics will include tips on how to manage relationships in the stressful environment of the workplace. Earn two CE hours by completing this course.