Join the National Social Worker Finder Today

Be one of the first NASW members to register in the new National Social Worker Finder. If you are a licensed social worker, make sure that individuals, families and allied professionals in your community can find you when they need help. Click here to register today.

Q: What's the National Social Worker Finder?

A: As part of the national social work public education campaign, NASW is creating a consumer Web site that promotes the breadth and depth of social work practice. The new site, http://www.helpstartshere.org/, will be widely promoted to the public in August 2005. It will offer valuable advice and resources from professional social workers on current consumer-interest topics, such as depression, domestic violence, end-of-life care, and much more. An important feature of this new site is a user-friendly social worker search tool.

Q: Why should I be listed in the National Social Worker Finder?

A: What better way to showcase the expertise of social workers than by providing the most comprehensive "Find a Social Worker" tool available. By listing now, you will be part of a comprehensive resource that helps consumers, hospitals, schools, physicians and others find social work services easily. The direct benefit for you and your practice/organization is an increase in quality referrals. People looking for professionals with precisely your skills, training and expertise will be able to find you quickly online.

Q: What is the fee to list in the new National Social Worker Finder?

A: The introductory first year listing fee is only $25. If you are already listed in the NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers (you must hold a current QCSW), your registration fee is FREE. In addition, when people search for social workers in your area on the new consumer Web site, your listing gets premier placement. To participate in the Clinical Register, you must obtain a Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW) credential. To learn more, click here .

Q: How do I get listed in the National Social Worker Finder?

A: Click here to list your information; registration takes about 20 minutes. Please have your license number and credit card available. If you need further assistance, call HelpPRO at 800-652-0155. NASW is working in collaboration with HelpPRO, an online referral service based in Massachusetts, to develop the new search tool. A professional social worker and long-time NASW member owns the service.

Q: What type of practice information can I list in the National Social Worker Finder?

A: In addition to contact information, credentials, areas of expertise, and ages and populations served, you can include

• Hours of operation
• Insurance and other payment options
• Names of groups offered
• Languages spoken

For a sample listing, click here.

To REGISTER today, click here.