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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End-of-year office hours

The NSCSW office will be open the morning of December 24, and then closed until January 4. From December 29-31, a limited number of staff will be on call remotely to assist with the final days of the annual renewal period; visits during that time will be by appointment only, and video calls are strongly recommended as an alternative.

NSCSW response to COVID-19

Measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission continue to be necessary for protection of the public during this challenging time. Our office is open only by appointment. Last updated April 7, 2022.

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