NASW Professional Benefits
Top NASW Resources for New Members
Unlock benefits to enhance your career, performance, and knowledge while building lasting professional relationships and advocacy skills. Key resources include:
- Affordable continuing education
- Simplified CE tracking for licensure renewal
- Leadership opportunities and community engagement
- Advocacy with real impact
- Informed risk management and professional support
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Community and Peer Support
Chapter Membership
Your NASW membership includes access to your local chapter at no additional cost. Your chapter is a valuable resource for:
- Licensure support, including exam prep and renewal CE courses
- Networking and professional relationship-building through events
- Advocacy efforts with a local impact, such as influencing DC City Council decisions
MyNASW Member Community
Connect instantly with peers through the online MyNASW Member Community. Gain insights, share resources, and expand your professional network. It’s an excellent platform for finding mentors and sharing your expertise.
Specialty Practice Sections (SPS)
Advance your career by focusing on specific practice areas with NASW Specialty Practice Sections (SPS). Choose from 11 specialties like Aging, Private Practice, and Social and Economic Justice and Peace. SPS benefits include:
- Free CE opportunities (45+ credits annually)
- Exclusive access to specialty-specific MyNASW communities
- Updates on trends, policies, and treatment strategies
Fee: $40 per section/year
(NASW membership required to join SPS)
Professional Development
Social Work Online CE Institute
Access hundreds of on-demand courses tailored to national and state CE requirements. As an NASW member, enjoy discounted pricing and free content.
CE Tracker
Simplify your licensure renewal process with the CE Tracker. It suggests content, tracks your progress, and ensures you meet state requirements.
Conferences and Live Events
Participate in national and chapter-level events, including conferences, rallies, town halls, and monthly private practice Q&A sessions.
Credentials and Certifications
Elevate your career with NASW specialty credentials in areas like addictions, case management, and military social work. Members save up to $300 on initial and renewal fees.
Tools and Resources
NASW Research Library
Access thousands of documents, guidelines, and tools from over 25 international databases, including ERIC, SocINDEX, and PubMed.
NASW Press Publications
Your membership includes a digital subscription to Social Work, NASW’s premier journal, with access to archives dating back to 1956. Save 10% on NASW Press books.
Social Work Advocates Magazine
Stay informed with NASW’s award-winning magazine featuring news, trends, and inspiring member stories.
Social Work Talks Podcast
Tune in to expert discussions on critical topics like self-care, systemic racism, LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and immigration.
Career Advancement
Social Work Career Center
Find your next opportunity with access to a robust job database, resume critique services, and personalized job alerts.
Virtual Career Fairs
Connect with top recruiters and employers nationwide through NASW’s annual virtual career fair, designed to help you secure your dream role from anywhere.
Leadership Opportunities
Volunteer for leadership roles to build skills, expand your network, and strengthen your professional identity.
Advocacy and Impact
Be a voice for social justice and professional advancement. NASW offers opportunities to engage in legislative advocacy, sign petitions, and support policies that benefit social workers and their communities.
Risk Management
Ethics and Legal Consultations
Get one-on-one support with ethical dilemmas and legal questions through free consultations with NASW experts.
Liability Insurance
Protect your practice with professional, general, and cyber liability insurance at member-only rates.
Exclusive Discounts and Savings
NASW membership unlocks discounts on:
- Professional liability insurance
- Practice management tools
- Student loan management
- Travel and entertainment
- Office supplies, and more!
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