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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
Membership Benefits:
- Your information on the public Therapist Finder, Supervisor Finder and Mentor Finder, if desired
- Private membership-only listserv for discussion and support
- Free or discounted non-CE programs and discounted CE programs, including many on clinical topics and national regulatory issues
- Discounts on courses through the Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI)
- Discounted Clinical Social Work Journal subscription
- Working Advantage - a variety of exclusive discounts
- Updates on the latest industry news and clinical information
- Access to a network of industry experts and professionals
- Advocacy on national issues that affect LCSWs and the entire field of clinical social work
- Virtual monthly Town Hall meetings which provide support for clinical social workers
- Consultation with CSWA’s Director of Policy and Practice, Laura Groshong, LICSW, for information on telemental health, technology, supervision, private practice, and much more (she literally wrote the book on licensure!)
- Direct involvement in national legislation through briefings, policy statements, and consultation with elected and appointed officials
.....and more to come!
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 state 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.
