Why Join NASW?

The Benefits of NASW Membership

NASW-KS is part of the National Association of Social Workers. We are part of one, national community with separate state chapters that meet the needs of social workers within each state chapter. 

The National Association of Social Workers is YOUR professional association with services and advocacy designed with you in mind. Everything we do at NASW is focused on making your professional life better. 

As the largest and most recognized membership organization of professional social workers in the world, NASW is the only professional association advocating for the entire social work profession. Learn more about NASW membership (including membership levels)!

#1 Save money

• CEU Savings: Free and discounted CEUs throughout the year.

• Reduced Dues: We offer BSW, MSW students, and recent graduates a discounted membership for up to 3 years. Retired or unemployed? We can offer you a discounted rate. Call 1-800-742-4089 for more information.

• Member Only Discounts: Take advantage of the members-only discounts including car, hotel and vacation discounts.

#2 protect yourself

1. Professional Consultation: NASW-KS staff are exclusively available to members who have questions about practice situations, continuing education, licensure, legislative reforms, etc.
   Consultation Line: 785-354-4804

2. Ethics Consultation: NASW-KS seeks to support you in adhering to the ethical and legal standards held by the social work profession. Do you need consultation? NASW-KS members can call the
   National Ethics Hotline: 800-742-4089

3. Legal Resources and Attorney Consultation: Do you know how you should respond to a subpoena? NASW members have access to a number of legal resources and members with legal questions can seek a consult through NASWs Legal Consultation.
   Legal Issues Hotline at 202-408-8600

4. Liability Insurance: Every social worker needs career protection. With NASW membership, you gain access to significantly discounted liability insurance with coverage tailored just for social workers, including up to $35,000 for licensing board defense coverage, unique features such as subpoena coverage, and a risk management helpline.

5. HIPAA Resources: These include a set of online HIPAA forms, office policies, and sample documents that can be adapted to a social workers’ clinical practice settings. NASW has consolidated this information into this one easy access point for information about HIPAA.

#3 Stay Informed

1. Tools & Techniques: Get answers to some of the most challenging situations, such as discussing traumatic events with children, managing clients who present with anger, and changes in Medicaid. Save time with sample HIPAA privacy forms, office policies, and review information on billing codes.

2. Legal Issue of the Month: With your NASW membership, you get access to an archive of 100 free legal articles, designed to answer commonly asked questions on hot-button emerging legal issues related to social work.

3. Publications and Latest Research: Expand your knowledge base by having access to the latest in social work research in the free, online, peer-reviewed journal.

4. Use the NASW Research Library: Find resources that support your social work practice.Your NASW membership gives you unlimited access to more than 25 international databases with thousands of documents from leading research institutions, think tanks and advocacy groups.These databases include ERIC, SocINDEX and PubMed. You’ll also find relevant resources from government agencies such as NIH, HHSand DOJ.

#4 Support Your Profession

1. Advocacy: Your membership directly impacts NASW’s ability to make progressive change for our profession. With the support of members, we can advocate for you at Kansas’ licensing board and be a vigilant voice for social workers with the Kansas legislature.

2. Annual Legislative Advocacy Day: Stay up-to-date on what may impact your practice and clients by participating in the NASW-KS advocacy day in Topeka at Washburn University and at the Capitol.

#5 Advance Your Career

1. Connect Through Communication: The latest information on the practice of social work in Kansas is available via our monthly eNewsletter sent to your email address, Facebook site and at our regular workshops. The eNewsletter includes updates from NASW and the NASW-KS chapter on relevant legal issues, legislative alerts on issues affecting you and your clients, and articles on various practice issues. Members have access to job opportunities, career resources, clinical supervision and licensure preparation trainings.

2. Continue your Education: Access continuing education events and updates from your chapter newsletter, and a network of colleagues.

To Join:

Your NASW membership includes membership in the Kansas NASW Chapter