Registration is mandatory even when:
- your job title is not social worker
- your employer does not require proof of registration
An employer can set any job requirements for hiring. You may be doing the same job as another person who is not required to be a registered social worker, because that person does not qualify for registration.
ACSW determines if the services you are performing falls within the scope of practice of social work as defined in the Health Professions Act. Please contact practice.consultation@acsw.ab.ca if you are unsure if you require registration.