INTRODUCTION

The Register is currently unavailable while
annual renewals are in progress.

The Register contains the names, practising status and professional license numbers of all individuals approved to practise social work in Nova Scotia. It does not include the names of registered social workers or social worker candidates who are not in good standing or whose registration to practise has been suspended. The Register is up-dated weekly. If you believe that a name has been omitted from the list in error, please contact the office of the Board of Examiners.

In Nova Scotia the practice of social work includes the assessment, remediation and prevention of social problems and the enhancement of social functioning of individuals, families, and groups.  This can be accomplished through

1. the provision of direct counselling services within an established relationship between a social worker and a client;
2. the development, promotion and delivery of human services programs; or
3. the development and promotion of social policies aimed at improving social conditions and promoting social equality, including that dome in collaboration with communities,

and which requires the application of specialized knowledge, values and skills in the field of social work.

Status

RSW                      Registered Social Worker

- has obtained a degree or diploma in social work from an approved social work faculty;
                - has the required social work experience;
                - has paid the prescribed fees; and
- has met the requirements of the Act and has been approved by the Board of Examiners for registration. 

RSW-NP               Registered Social Worker: Non-Practising

- has been approved by the Board of Examiners as a Registered Social Worker, but is either  unemployed or    is working in a field that is not social work as determined by the Registrar.
               
SWC                      Practising Registered Social Worker Candidate    

- has obtained a degree or diploma in social work from an approved social work faculty;
                - has paid the prescribed fees;
- has met the requirements of the Act and has been approved by the Board of Examiners  for registration as a candidate; and  
                - is being supervised by a candidacy supervisor approved by the Registrar of the Board.
                 
SWC-NP               Practising Registered Social Worker Candidate
               
- has been approved by the Board as a Candidate, but is either unemployed or is working in a field that is    not social work as determined by the registrar.

PP                           Private Practitioner
               
            - a registered social worker who has been approved by the Board for private practice.

Temp                      Registered Social Worker (Temporary)

                - has been approved by the Board to practice social work in Nova Scotia for a defined time period.