Clinical registry
The clinical registry recognizes registered social workers (RSWs) who have demonstrated advanced standing in clinical social work practice.
Clinical social work involves the assessment, diagnosis, and delivery of psychotherapeutic interventions to support mental health and well-being across the lifespan. Practice may include work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
While all RSWs may practice clinical social work if they possess the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise, only those who apply for and meet the ACSW’s practice enhancement requirements may use the protected titles clinical social worker or registered clinical social worker (RCSW).
Click here for more information about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
Temporarily, the Clinical Program is unavailable in the Registrant Portal. To start the application process or to request more information, please contact clinical@acsw.ab.ca
Restricted psychosocial interventions
Restricted psychosocial interventions are social work services performed with an expectation of treating a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, orientation, or memory that grossly impairs judgement, behaviour, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life.
ACSW regulates this narrow area of practice. Registered social workers must limit their practice to areas in which they have gained competence through education, training, and supervised experience.
Not all social workers have met the requirements to perform restricted psychosocial interventions. Click here for more information on applying for this regulated area of practice.