The primary mission of the Society is:

• to establish and maintain high standards of professional education and practice
• to promote post-graduate and/or advanced training in clinical social work practice, teaching, administration, and research
• to protect the rights of clinical social workers to practice that for which they are trained
• to inform the general public of the specialized skills of clinical social workers

The Society’s History

The New York State Society for Clinical Social Work was founded in 1968 to address growing needs for professional support for private practitioners and to assist in navigating insurance reimbursement issues. NYSSCSW incorporated in 1970 and has continued to provide educational, professional and legislative services to its members. Among the notable achievements of the Society are its collaboration with other clinical social work organizations to develop a Code of Ethics ; legislative efforts to increase the role of clinical social workers in the delivery of services; and to grow and protect opportunities for insurance reimbursement for services. With the Society’s efforts, in 2002, New York State enacted a licensing system for clinical social workers. NYSSCSW continues to be a leader in providing education and support for the profession and in the forefront in promoting the profession Statewide. | Read the complete history...