There are changes coming to the application process for the restricted psychosocial interventions practice enhancement. Restricted psychosocial interventions are social work services performed to treat a substantial disorder to thought, mood, perception, or memory that grossly impairs judgement, behaviour, the capacity to recognize reality or the ability to meet the ordinary demands of life.
This is a specialized and regulated area of social work practice. Only qualified and authorized social workers can perform these services.
What is changing?
Starting November 2, 2026, registered social workers can apply for the restricted psychosocial interventions practice enhancement online through the registrant portal. Paper applications will no longer be accepted after October 30, 2026.
Restricted psychosocial interventions practice enhancement eligibility requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Social Work. Usually a Master of Social Work
- Registered on the general registry
- Education and training specific to the assessment and treatment of substantial mental health disorders that grossly impair
- Confirmation of supervised safe and competent treatment of substantial mental health disorders that grossly impair
- Training, education and supervised experience beyond academic coursework and practicum
Click here for more information on applying for this regulated area of practice, or click here to log in to your registrant portal where you may access the online application.
Please contact us with any questions at RestrictedActivities@acsw.ab.ca