American Board of Clinical Social Work

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American Board of Clinical Social Work American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW) is the online home for clinical social work. Whatever your setting and interests, you have a home at ABCSW.

Come join your friends and colleagues in a national community for the profession. ABCSW is both a community and a membership organization for all Clinical Social Workers. It puts you in touch with your peers and helps you advance your clinical career and understand the marketplace. It has online forums for learning, discussion, advice, and support, for reinforcing your professional identity and improving your practice skills. ABCSW is the creation of the Center for Clinical Social Work, the national policy and advocacy organization which also operates the standard-setting and credentialing American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. ABCSW is of, by, and for Clinical Social Workers.

Your professional community matters 🤝Membership with the American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW) connects you wit...
10/27/2026

Your professional community matters 🤝

Membership with the American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW) connects you with a national community of clinical social workers while giving you access to resources that support your practice and professional growth.

From professional liability insurance options and subscriptions to industry publications to discounts on conferences and educational programs, members receive benefits designed to support them at every stage of their career.

Whether you're a student, an experienced clinician, or an educator, there's a membership option for you.

Explore membership options and find your place in the ABCSW community: https://bit.ly/4i2xEAc

Social workers spend so much time thinking about what still needs to be done. But as the year starts to wind down, it's ...
10/23/2026

Social workers spend so much time thinking about what still needs to be done. But as the year starts to wind down, it's also worth taking a moment to recognize what you've already accomplished.

Maybe you learned a new skill, set a boundary, advocated for a client, made it through a difficult season, completed a course, asked for support, or simply kept showing up when things were hard.

Professional growth doesn't always come with a certificate or a measurable milestone. Sometimes, it's in the small changes you make along the way.

Before you start thinking about what's next, take a moment to recognize how far you've come đź’™

What's one thing you're proud of from this year?

Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported đź’śDuring Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ABCSW recognizes those i...
10/22/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported đź’ś

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ABCSW recognizes those impacted by domestic violence and the clinical social workers who provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals navigating these difficult experiences.

Clinical social work certifications recognize the continued commitment that go into providing quality care 🎓 The America...
10/19/2026

Clinical social work certifications recognize the continued commitment that go into providing quality care 🎓

The American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW) offers advanced certifications for clinical social workers across a range of specialties, from healthcare and school social work to clinical supervision, child and adolescent practice, and more.

Whether you're pursuing the Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) or a specialty certification, ABCSW provides a pathway to recognize your expertise and support your continued professional growth.

Explore certification options and find the one that aligns with your practice.

đź”— Learn more: https://bit.ly/4inS7Ti

Before pumpkin season turns into holiday season, take a minute to check in on your professional goals 🍂
10/16/2026

Before pumpkin season turns into holiday season, take a minute to check in on your professional goals 🍂

Some lessons from clinical social work stay with you long after an initial interaction.Social workers, share your answer...
10/09/2026

Some lessons from clinical social work stay with you long after an initial interaction.

Social workers, share your answer below and lets learn from one another!

A little reminder that your work matters đź’™
10/08/2026

A little reminder that your work matters đź’™

Our October Monthly Speaker Series is happening tomorrow with Markita Billups, LCSW!Still Rooted: Clinical Capital, Lead...
10/06/2026

Our October Monthly Speaker Series is happening tomorrow with Markita Billups, LCSW!

Still Rooted: Clinical Capital, Leadership, and the Evolving Role of Social Workers will explore how the skills social workers develop through clinical practice can be applied to leadership and sustainable change.

Markita will break down four key areas of Clinical Capital: diagnostic clarity, capacity assessment, sequencing under complexity, and sustainable change. Participants will also reflect on their own transferable strengths and how they can step more fully into leadership within their current roles.

⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM EST

đź’» Live Virtual Interactive

📚 1 Hour CE

ABCSW Members: FREE

Register today: https://bit.ly/3V6KlEp

What if the skills you use every day in clinical practice could also be powerful tools for leadership?Join ABCSW this We...
10/05/2026

What if the skills you use every day in clinical practice could also be powerful tools for leadership?

Join ABCSW this Wednesday, October 7 for our next Monthly Speaker Series, Still Rooted: Clinical Capital, Leadership, and the Evolving Role of Social Workers with Markita Billups, LCSW.

Whether you’re stepping into a formal leadership role or simply looking to expand your impact, this session offers practical ways to translate clinical experience into leadership capacity.

12:00–1:00 PM EST

Live Virtual Interactive

1 Hour CE

ABCSW Members: FREE | Non-Members: $25

Register now: https://bit.ly/3V6KlEp

Every clinical social worker has a superpower. What’s yours? Maybe you’re the one who always knows how to really listen ...
10/01/2026

Every clinical social worker has a superpower. What’s yours?

Maybe you’re the one who always knows how to really listen 👂

Maybe you’re great at connecting the dots during an assessment 🔎

Maybe advocacy is your strength 📣

Or maybe you’re the person everyone can count on when it’s time to problem-solve 🤝

Whatever your strength, it’s part of what makes your clinical practice uniquely yours.

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Mount Royal, NJ

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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