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Fellow of the Society
This level of membership is the highest level of membership and offered to seasoned professionals who have 5 years of full time (or its equivalent) post master’s experience under the supervision of a licensed clinical social work or under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional of comparable experience and training. LCSW is required.
This level receives top priority when the Society is asked for referrals. Fellow membership also includes Guild Membership and the Journal for Clinical Social Work. Annual dues are $243.
General Member
This level of membership is designed for professionals who have 2 years of full time (or its equivalent) of post master’s experience in supervised clinical social work or under the supervision of qualified mental health professionals of comparable experience and training. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education of post master’s study related to clinical social work and includes minimum of 2, fifteen hour courses, or a minimum of 30 hours at an accredited school, or institute or workshop sponsored by A.G.P.A., Ortho, etc. LCSW is required.
This level also includes Guild Membership and the Journal for Clinical Social Work. Annual dues are $218.
Associate (Graduate)
This level of membership is designed for recent MSW graduates with less than 3 years full time (or its equivalent) post grad experience. It provides time for professionals to get their career started. MSW or LSW is required. Associate level is limited to 3 years and these members need to apply for General membership upon completing the requirements.
This level also includes the Journal for Clinical Social Work. Guild Membership is not included, although Associate members can opt in to the Guild (cost of $116) by contacting Luba Shagawat, LCSW at Luba11@aol.com. Annual dues are $114.
Student Affiliate
This level of membership is designed for students enrolled in an MSW program that will be completed within the next two years. Student members will need to apply for Associate (Graduate) membership upon completion of the MSW.
A subscription to the Journal for Clinical Social Work is available for an additional fee of $40. Guild Membership is not included, although Student members can opt in to the Guild (cost of $116) by contacting Luba Shagawat, LCSW at Luba11@aol.com. Annual dues are $45.
Corresponding
This level of membership is designed for professionals who hold a primary membership in the Connecticut, New York, or Pennsylvania State Societies for Clinical Social Work. It is a non-voting membership.
Guild Membership is not included, although Corresponding members can opt in to the Guild (cost of $116) by contacting Luba Shagawat, LCSW at Luba11@aol.com. Annual dues are $65.
Sustaining
This level of membership is designed for people who qualify for membership but are not currently engaged in the practice of clinical social work. It is a way to keep in the loop on issues and offers a subscription to the Journal for Clinical Social Work for an additional fee of $40. Guild Membership is not included, although Sustaining members can opt in to the Guild (cost of $116) by contacting Luba Shagawat, LCSW at Luba11@aol.com. Annual dues are $45.
Emeritus/Retired
This level of membership is designed for Society members who have retired and want to keep in the loop on issues. It offers a subscription to the Journal for Clinical Social Work for an additional fee of $40. Guild Membership is not included, although Emeritus members can opt in to the Guild (cost of $116) by contacting Luba Shagawat, LCSW at Luba11@aol.com. Annual dues are $45.
For a quick summary of Membership requirements and benefits, see the table below:
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Fellow
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General
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Associate
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Student Affiliate
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Corresponding
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Sustaining
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Emeritus
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Education
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Completed
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Completed
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Completed
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In process
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Yes
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Completed
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Completed
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Practicin
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Retired
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Supervised, post Maters’ Experience
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5 years
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2 years
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In Process
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Not Required
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Yes
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Completed
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Completed
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Referrals
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Yes - Top priority
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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CEUs
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40 hours biannually
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40 hours biannually
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Email List Server
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Guild Benefits
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Yes
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Yes
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No
(can opt in)
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No
(can opt in)
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No
(can opt in)
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No
(can opt in)
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No
(can opt in)
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Journal
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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$40
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No
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$40
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$40
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Newsletter
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Yes
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Yes
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No (MSW or LSW)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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LSCW
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Yes
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Yes
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No (MSW or LSW)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Annual Dues
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$243
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$218
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$114
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$45
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$65
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$45
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$45
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For a membership application, click here. If you have any questions about membership or what level is best for you, please email Lynne at lynne.clements@att.net or Beverly at beverlydempewolf@aol.com.
Attention Students and New Professionals – Get Mentored!
Only students and new professionals can take advantage of this wonderful program. And is one of the many benefits you receive when you join the NJSCSW. For your convenience, a link is available for the NJSCSW Membership Application or you can print it, and send it to:
New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work
PO Box 371
Oakland, NJ 07436
The purpose of Mentoring is to provide support and guidance to social workers who are making that difficult and sometimes overwhelming transition, from graduate education to beginning a social work practice.
For those already practicing, Mentoring can be a tool for furthering career development. Some other benefits of the program include:
- Assistance in building professional confidence and competence
- Career development
- Job search support
- Networking
- Information about further training
- Help in sorting out problems and identifying priorities in your practice
- Stress management
Be a Mentor… Make a difference.
We are always looking for more members who are interested in volunteering their time to becoming mentors. Get involved! The individual mentoring program will help support and guide new professionals.
It can involve a few phone calls or face-to-face meetings. As a mentor, you are there to answer questions, address concerns, and offer general support.
We also offer group mentoring, depending on the interest and availability of participants and experienced members who are interested in facilitating a group.
Being a volunteer mentor is not a longstanding commitment, and it is a great way to stay connected to new professionals in the field. If you would like to be on the list of available mentors, or have questions about what this entails, please contact Luba Shagawat via email at Luba11@aol.com or by phone: 973-831-1710.
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