Become a member of NASW today! 

When you join NASW-PA, you also become a member of NASW National. This means you reap the benefits of both! You can read about the benefits of both your NASW-PA and your NASW National memberships below.

NASW-PA Membership Benefits

Discounted Professional Training

Members receive discounted pricing for most NASW-PA events, including the NASW-PA Annual Conference and Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD).  NASW-PA even offers discounted registration fees to members for our licensure preparatory courses held year-round.

Discounted and Free Continuing Education Offerings

Members also receive discounted pricing for NASW-PA continuing education offerings. We even offer free member-only monthly webinars where you can earn up to 22 FREE CEs per licensure cycle. Click here to learn more about the CE courses/events offered by NASW-PA!

Lunch N' Learn Monthly Webinar Series

Members will be able to attend the lunch n' learn monthly webinar series for free. Non-members can attend for a fee. This is a series that is done every month (except for October) 11 months out of the year for a total of 11 CEUs each year. The webinar will take place on the last Wednesday of the month from 12-1 pm for 1 CEU credit. In the months of June, July, and August, NASW-PA's Ethics Committee will be presenting the webinar and attendees will be able to receive 1 ethics CEU credit for those months. This is part of the Summer Ethics Series. Click here to learn more. 

Legislative Advocacy

By paying your membership dues, you are fueling a tireless effort to elevate the professional status of social work in Pennsylvania. Our past successes include BSW licensure, title protection, and more - powered by members like YOU! Click here to view our current legislative priorities in Pennsylvania.

NASW-PA Career Center Job Board

Searching for new employment opportunities can be challenging. As a member you receive access to our user-friendly online job bank for Pennsylvania social workers. This information is also featured in the members-only e-newsletter so each month you are sent the newest job postings!

Ethics Consultations

We want to support you in adhering to the ethical standards held by the social work profession. Do you need an ethics consultation? Members can contact our chapter staff at (717) 232-4125.

Monthly Member e-Newsletter

Members receive the latest Pennsylvania social work information, updates, networking opportunities, and job postings via our monthly e-newsletter and e-blasts sent to your email address.

MyNASW Community - Pennsylvania

NASW-PA is excited to have our own chapter-specific community in the MyNASW online community. This is a great avenue to share resources, connect with colleagues and strengthen our social work networks across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Discounted Rates for Events, Attraction, Hotels, and More

Through a partnership with MemberDeals, NASW-PA members get access to exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and more. Login to MemberDeals using your NASW-PA account details and explore what savings your membership can provide you!

Student Benefits

Student members have even more benefits! Visit the links below to see all that students can do to make their NASW-PA membership work for them:

• Free NASW-PA Graduation Cord
• Student Ambassador Program
• DELTA Scholars Program
• Internship Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD)
• Submit Poster Presentations to the NASW-MI Annual Conference

NASW National Membership Benefits

HIPAA Resources for Social Workers

NASW has provided members with a wealth of information and resources on HIPAA as it relates to social work practice.

Student Loan Tool

NASW partnered with Savi, a student loan technology company, to provide our members with access to resources and expertise to better understand, manage, and repay student loan debt.

Social Work Career Center

NASW’s Social Work Career Center (SWCC) helps connect you with jobs, career information, and resources.

Insurance Protection

NASW Assurance Services helps safeguard your professional career with affordable liability insurance and risk management workshops.

Specialty Practice Sections

NASW Specialty Practice Sections keep members up-to-date on practice-specific topics and trends, as well as opportunities to earn free CEs.

Continuing Education Opportunities

The Social Work Online CE Institute deliver state-of-the-art continuing education to increase your professional knowledge.

Award-Winning Publications

Stay connected to best practices in social work through the NASW Press – publisher of the premier journals of the social work profession as well as NASW News and a variety of scholarly books and reference materials.

Professional Credentials

NASW credentials are a one-line resume attesting to your commitment to advance your social work career.

Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Helpdesk

The NASW Legal Defense Fund Helpdesk offer information and resources on common legal concerns such as how to respond to subpoena, client access to records, and telehealth.

Supporting the Advancement of Social Work

The NASW Foundation conducts and supports research, provides training and resources, offers scholarships and fellowships to NASW members pursuing graduate studies, and educates the public about social work.

Discount Programs

NASW provides members with discounts on products and services, including financial services, hotel stays and car rentals, and much more through its affinity programs.