Center for Ethical Social Work Practice

03/11/2026

Ethics was never meant to make us smaller.

Somewhere along the way, “ethical practice” started feeling like surveillance, compliance, and fear of doing it wrong.

But ethics - at its best - is about clarity, courage, and collective responsibility.

I’ve launched a monthly publication through the Center for Ethical Social Work Practice called The CESWP Leadership Letter.

It’s not about policing clinicians.

It’s about strengthening the structures that allow us to practice with integrity and power supervision that deepens thinking, documentation that reflects real reasoning, leadership that protects sustainability.

The first issue is now live.

You can read it at the link in my bio.

03/02/2026

The title "Social Worker" isn't just a line on a government document. It is a backbone.

Despite recent federal policy shifts, our value is not determined by a title change. It is defined by the lives we impact, the crises we de-escalate, and the ethical standards we refuse to lower.

At the Center for Ethical Social Work Practice, we know that expertise is not granted by an administration. It is built through years of clinical dedication and showing up for our communities when it matters most.

To our colleagues: Hold the line. To our communities: We are still here. The status may be under fire, but the work remains. We are here to stay.

02/09/2026

Supervision relationships grow stronger with intentional repair. Don’t underestimate the impact of naming a missed moment or inviting feedback. Repair builds trust.

Learn how we teach this in our Level 2 course: https://www.coloradosocialworkers.com/supervision-training

02/03/2026

Most of us were handed a supervisee and told to figure it out.
But the stakes are too high - and the work too complex- to keep winging it.

This training series was built to help you supervise with more clarity, structure, and ethical grounding, whether you’re brand new to the role or years in but still navigating uncertainty.

Level One starts this March.
Join us for something better.

🔗 Link in bio for details and registration

01/26/2026

Our supervision groups are small, affordable, and designed with intention. Our ongoing 8-hour group package ($360) offers connection, reflection, and high-quality support for Colorado-based social workers.

Reach out now to learn more. https://www.coloradosocialworkers.com/groupsupervision

01/21/2026

REMINDER THAT WE CANNOT CHARGE ANY COSTS TO MEDICAID COVERED PATIENTS IN COLORADO:

Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 25.5-4-301) and federal Medicaid regulations, Health First Colorado members may not be billed for covered services, except for applicable Health First Colorado co-pays. Providers must accept Medicaid reimbursement as payment in full.

Balanced billing is not permitted for covered services under any circumstances. This includes situations where Health First Colorado does not reimburse the provider, a claim is denied due to provider error, the provider is not enrolled with Health First Colorado, or the member has signed an advance notice or agreement acknowledging potential non-coverage. A signed advance notice does not override this prohibition.

Providers may only bill a Health First Colorado member for services or medications that are not covered by Health First Colorado. Before charging a member, the provider must have a written and documented agreement in place confirming the member’s agreement to pay out of pocket for the specific non-covered service.

Members cannot lose Health First Colorado coverage if they choose to pay out of pocket for uncovered or covered services.

For additional guidance, visit the Policy Statement: Billing Health First Colorado Members for Services webpage:

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01/19/2026

January is a time of visioning, planning, and recommitment. If supervision is part of your 2026 goals, we’d love to support you, whether through training, group support, or individual supervision.

Start the year strong at coloradosocialworkers.com

01/13/2026

Many social workers don’t leave jobs suddenly.
They leave after a long season of trying to make something unworkable fit.

This isn’t about convincing anyone to stay or go.
It’s about naming the emotional and supervisory patterns that shape those decisions — often quietly, over time.

For social workers: questioning is information, not failure.
For supervisors: curiosity protects people far better than pressure.

Save it. Share it. Sit with it.

01/06/2026

Supervision today is not just about oversight.

It’s about leadership, ethical judgment, and relational responsibility. Often inside systems that are strained, under-resourced, or unjust.

Many supervisors are carrying far more than they were ever trained for.

Spring 2026 supervision cohorts are open for clinicians who want training that reflects the actual realities of supervision—not just the basics.

Link in bio

12/31/2025

There’s supervision that checks the boxes, and then there’s supervision that changes how we lead, reflect, and stay accountable.

Our Clinical Supervision Training Program helps mental health professionals build supervision grounded in clarity, trust, and ethical care.

Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your skills, this training is built to support real growth - for you and your supervisees.

Registration for the Spring 2026 cohort is open. Save your seat today!

link in bio or @ https://www.coloradosocialworkers.com/supervision-training

12/29/2025

Planning your 2026 CE hours? Our Clinical Supervision Training Spring cohort is open for enrollment.

Join a community of thoughtful supervisors committed to ethical, relational, justice-informed work.

Registration closes March 1, 2026. Learn more at https://www.coloradosocialworkers.com/supervision-training

12/22/2025

Looking ahead to 2026? Now’s the time to line up your clinical supervision support. We offer values-driven, Colorado-based individual and group options, including our 8-hour group package for $360.

Visit our website to learn more and inquire about upcoming availability.
https://www.coloradosocialworkers.com/groupsupervision