| CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION The National Voice for Clinical Social Work |
Why Should You Join CSWA?
The Clinical Social Work Association is an individual membership organization that protects the interests of LCSWs at both the state and national level. Invest in your professional credibility and personal development by connecting with CSWA's network of clinical social workers.
CSWA is committed to:
- Advocating legislatively for adequate reimbursement for licensed clinical social workers
- Proposing plans for more effective mental health treatment coverage in the Essential Benefits
- Offering advocacy consultation to your state society
- Representing clinical social work interests at national meetings
- Actively working on and supporting a range of Advocacy Priorities on your behalf each year
- Monitoring legislation and practice issues that affect clinical social workers
Membership Benefits:
- Advocacy on your behalf regarding national issues that affect LCSWs and the entire field of clinical social work
- Updates sent directly to your inbox on the latest industry news, advocacy efforts and clinical information
- Direct involvement in national legislation through detailed Calls to Action and specific instructions regarding how to participate in protecting the field and your livelihood
- Free consultation with CSWA’s Director of Policy and Practice for information on telemental health, technology, supervision, private practice, and much more
- Free, virtual monthly Town Hall meetings, held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm ET, which provide support for clinical social workers. Discussions are centered around what those in attendance want to talk about!
- Your information on the Therapist Finder, Supervisor Finder and Mentor Finders, if desired
- Access to the Members-Only area of the CSWA website for:
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- Additional clinical resources and templates beyond what is on the public-facing area of the website
- Supervisor Finder and Mentor Finders - great for students or new professionals!
- Access to a network of industry experts and professionals via a private, members-only listserv that can be used for discussion and support. Members may post research studies on the listserv!
- Access to a member directory for networking
- Discounts on live continuing education programming
- Free or discounted non-CE programs that provide timely and much-needed field information (ie: informational session about the Compact!)
- Discounts on On-Demand, asynchronous educational programming that you can access when it is convenient for you
- Discounts on courses through the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI)
- Discounted Clinical Social Work Journal subscription (subscriptions are updated in February of each year)
- Access to the Working Advantage discount program for a variety of exclusive offers.
Find Your Membership Level and Apply Below
Annual Membership Dues: $150
- Must have a Masters or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Individual is currently engaged in social work practice.
Annual Membership Dues: $25
- Must meet the requirements for General membership.
- Individual is retired or retiring, and/or works 20 hours or less per month in the field of clinical social work.
Annual Membership Dues: $75
- Must be a new graduate of a Masters of Social Work program from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Membership in this category will begin from the date of graduation and continue for no more than four (4) years.
Annual Membership Dues: $150
- Must be a Masters level mental health professional.
Annual Membership Dues: $75
- Must meet the requirements for General membership but also hold membership with a CSWA affiliated society. Memberships with other social work associations do not apply. Please check to make sure your organization is on the list of affiliated societies before registering for membership using this category.
- Please note that CSWA and the affiliated societies are different organizations, and individuals must obtain a membership for each in order to hold membership with both.
Annual Membership Dues: $25
- Available to any student currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Must register utilizing a school or university email address.
