Professional Development
Professional Credentials and Specialty Certifications
NASW professional credentials and specialty certifications exemplify
a higher level of competence and go beyond a social work degree or
state license. More than 80,000 members have earned the Academy
of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), the Diplomate
in Clinical Social Work (DCSW), and the Qualified
Clinical Social Work (QCSW) credentials, or are listed in the
NASW Register of Clinical Social
Workers.
New specialty certifications are also available to qualified members:
Members who hold these credentials and certifications are more valuable
to employers and clients because their NASW credentials demonstrate
advanced practice skills and professionalism.
Special Practice Sections
The NASW Specialty Practice
Sections (SPS) are an essential resource for social workers whose
interests and practice needs vary. The NASW SPS is designed to
provide content expertise and inform members about current trends
and policy issues that impact social work practice and service
delivery. The sections will link you to key information and resources
to help you stay at the forefront of your specialty.
Continuing Education
NASW is dedicated to offering members state and national continuing
education opportunities providing information, skills, training,
continuing education contact hours, and networking opportunities
needed for professional and personal development. Look for the
profession's stamp of approval for quality continuing education
to ensure the courses you attend nationwide meet the strictest
professional standards.
Become a Voice for Your Profession
NASW membership provides you with an excellent opportunity to become
a leader in your profession and to advance your career through volunteer
involvement. Being involved in NASW allows you to share your vision,
participate in decision making, and influence and shape association
policy on behalf of the profession and the clients and members you
serve.
JobLink
Access to social work job opportunities nationwide through NASW
JobLink, an online interactive social work job bank. Find up-to-the-minute
job opportunities and accelerate your career search by posting
your resume and receiving new job alerts.
If you have any questions about specific membership benefits, please
call NASW Customer Service at 1-800-742-4089.
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