Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW)

Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW) is an organization supporting social work professionals and graduate students since 1971. PSCSW aims to promote and advance specialization of clinical practice within the social work profession. The organization comprises clinical social workers practicing in various settings including family agencies, mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, geriatric settings, schools, and private practice throughout Pennsylvania.

The mission of PSCSW is to provide support to social work professionals and graduate students, offering accessible resources to advance knowledge and education, enhance direct practice skills, build community, and advocate for the Social Work profession and broader social justice issues. The organization is committed to anti-racist practices, diversity, inclusion, and the intersectionality of all identities, working towards creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated to drive social change.

Clinical social work practice within PSCSW encompasses the provision of services for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, families, groups, and communities, predominantly within the health care industry.