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The Power of Social Work

Welcome to the BCASW website! BCASW is the member services association for social workers and the voice for professional Social Work in British Columbia. Our site will keep you informed and current on the issues that matter to social workers in BC. Find out how, every day and in every community, social workers make a difference – that’s the power of Social Work!

BCASW Private Practice Roster

Are you seeking a social worker in private practice for clinical, consultation or training services? Check BCASW’s online directory of Registered Social Workers in private practice, bc.findasocialworker.ca. The site has just been launched and will be growing steadily as practices continue to be listed.

Want to add your social work practice to the online directory? Here's how.

The BCASW Mentoring Program

Mentoring provides an opportunity for the decades of collective wisdom and experience of our members to be shared with other BCASW members who will tangibly benefit. Whether you provide brief mentoring services, or undertake a longer-term commitment mentoring recent graduates in our new bridging program, Making the Transition: From School to Practice, your services are greatly valued. Learn all about the BCASW Mentoring Program, download an application to mentor, or download a request for a mentor,

Beyond Vicarious Trauma - Transcendence in the Workplace
Tuesday March 30th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

A BCASW teleseminar presented by Jamie de Luce, PhD RSW
Information and registration details here

Join a BCASW Discussion Forum

BCASW members can now join with other social workers in their community of practice to exchange ideas and information. Sign up and participate with fellow members of your Social Work community! It’s a great way to create linkages with fellow social workers, share knowledge and offer and receive support. To join a discussion group login to the Members Area and click on Discussion Forums.

Password for CASW Website

Log in to the BCASW Members Area for the password to access the members only section of the Canadian Association of Social Workers' website. The password changes each April.

Credential Evaluation
BCASW plays no role in evaluating credentials or eligibility for work in British Columbia or Canada. For that, you must contact the regulatory body for social workers in British Columbia. Visit the website of the BC College of Social Workers at www.bccollegeofsocialworkers.ca

Registered Social Workers in Private Practice

Employers, unions and HR Managers: Discover the benefits of covering RSW services under workplace extended health plans .

Read the brochure which describes the benefits to both employees and to the workplace. Copies of this brochure can be ordered from BCASW

Good Therapy for Business: Read the business case for including RSWs as an extended health benefit.