The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Developing clinical regulation; Share your feedback

Mar 2, 2023 — NSCSW invites feedback on the draft standards and regulations proposed for clinical social work

Join the Clinical Committee

October 6, 2022 — The Council of the NSCSW is accepting letter of intent from any members interested in joining the College’s clinical committee. Apply no later than November 6, 2022.

General meetings recap

2 Jun, 2022 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s two general meetings in May. Video recordings of both meetings are included.

We can’t wait to see you

May 9, 2022 — Our conference is coming up later this week (May 13-14) and we can’t wait to gather our community in learning, reflection and dialogue. We hope you can make it.

Heeding the Calls

September 30, 2021 — National Truth and Reconciliation Day calls on all of us to make space for the grief and healing of survivors and the remembrance of those lost, but also to participate in necessary and long overdue change.

2019 Professional Development Events

We’re excited to announce a variety of upcoming professional development events across the province. Exact locations, times and dates to be announced. The workshops below are either half or full day sessions. Stay tuned in early 2019 for further details! February MAiD and NSCSW Guidelines in HRM Professional Identity and Social Work in Yarmouth March… Read more »

Vicarious Trauma & Resiliency in NS Social Workers

How do you view vicarious trauma, self-care, and resilience? We’re seeking your feedback as we develop a new strategy to support social workers and organizations to minimize the impact of vicarious trauma Your participation is voluntary and your responses are anonymous and confidential.If you’re experiencing or know someone who is experiencing vicarious trauma please reach… Read more »

Transitioning to the new Candidacy Mentorship Program

We introduced the new direction for Candidacy at the 2017 fall conference. Since then, the College has continued to consult with members and work with the Candidacy Committee to develop the new Candidacy Mentorship Framework. At our Annual General Meeting on May 12th, the membership voted to adopt the new framework and launch the new… Read more »

Share your message with social workers: Advertise in Connection

Share your message with over 1900 social workers and advertise in Connection magazine! Connection magazine is a quarterly full-colour magazine that is distributed quarterly to Nova Scotia social workers, government, community groups and more. We’re sharing social work stories that connect. See Connection’s advertising rates here. Book your ad space by the Sept. 14 deadline. NSCSW… Read more »

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