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.

Stay up to date on the latest news and events happening with NSCSW.

News

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60th Annual General Meeting of the NSCSW

May 13, 2023 — NSCSW leadership will present the College’s annual report, including an overview of the organization’s activities in 2022, fiscal review, and proposed budget for 2024.

Conference: The ethics of allyship

May 12-13 2023 — Workshops and small group discussions will offer opportunities for participants to collaboratively deconstruct and critically investigate the concept of allyship, and to reflect on how the themes of the conference resonate with their personal and professional context.

The goal of this virtual conference is to situate these conversations in a larger reflection about social work’s role in building true social justice.

Special General Meeting

May 11, 2023 — Members are invited to discuss, debate, and vote on motions.

Media release: Social workers and people across Nova Scotia lift voices in chorus for mental health advocacy

24 March, 2023 — at their second annual advocacy day, NSCSW launches the More Than a Diagnosis campaign, and an innovative advocacy resource co-created with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia.

More Than a Diagnosis

You are more than a diagnosis. We all are. And our province deserves systems that integrate the social determinants of mental health and well-being. Learn more about our campaign, and join us in advocacy.

Lunch & Learn: Book club (Rest is resistance)

Apr 20, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited for a discussion of Rest is Resistance, by Tricia Hersey. This manifesto explores the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice.

Submit your nomination for NSCSW Council

Help shape the profession’s future in our province as part of the NSCSW Council! We’re now accepting nominations for six College Council positions. Submit your nomination no later than Monday, April 10 at 4:30 PM ADT.

Lunch & Learn: Ethics café

Apr 14, 2023 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios in a quarterly ethics café series. This session will explore boundaries and ethics.

DEC Panel: Disasters, Community Healing and Global Wellness

Apr 6, 2023 — Join NSCSW and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for an interactive afternoon panel discussion about disasters, community healing and global wellness.

Developing clinical regulation; Share your feedback

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

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