Best Social Work Websites
Looking for the best social work websites? This article will provide you with a variety of the most popular websites for social workers including employment websites; websites for tools and resources and websites for building community and networking with other social workers!
In today’s day of technology we are lucky to have access to a wealth of information and helpful resources at our fingertips. All it takes is a simple google search.
I know personally as a clinical social worker, there are few days where I don’t find myself searching online for a helpful guide, tip or resource to help me improve my practice or answer a question I am stuck on.
This article compiles the most helpful websites I’ve used as a social worker for you to become familiar with. It includes websites for employment resources & job searches. Also included are websites for tangible tips, tools and resources you can use in your practice today!
Lastly, you will read about websites for building professional community and networking among other social workers. I know you will get as much out of these websites as I have!
This article is all about the best websites for social workers. From employment resources, to tools and tips you can use today, you will have a wealth of online resources to bookmark after reading!
Best Social Work Websites
This list begins with websites focused on tools and resources for social workers. It includes websites that provide worksheets & exercises to use in your practice.
It also will include websites related to licensing & required credentials and standards for social workers.
Websites for social work Tools & Resources
Clinical Tools
This section will focus on websites that provide clinical tools and resources for social workers. Although it has a clinical focus, even social workers who don’t hold a clinical license will benefit from these websites.
The resources provided on these sites include tangible worksheets & exercises to utilize in your practice as well as articles that provide information and important concepts to strengthen your social work skills.
Therapist Aid
Ahh, sweet therapist aid. What would I do without this website? Honestly during my first few years as a practicing therapist I would’ve been lost without it.
This website provides real worksheets for you to complete with your clients. It is a massive collection of specific exercises to use in your practice. You can search by framework (CBT; DBT; Motivational Interviewing, etc) as well as specific issue being addressed (depression, self-esteem, ADHD, etc).
This website is SO user friendly! It’s no frills, easy to access and use for most folks.
Another wonderful benefit of this website is the ability to download the worksheets to print or send to your clients directly.
Lastly, most of the websites have an option to be translated into a different language to meet your client’s needs.
This website is seriously a lifesaver for anyone providing any type of clinical work or related case management, agency based work.
It has articles providing psychoeducation to clients on a multitude of therapy topics including different diagnosis, therapy approaches, and treatment options.
It can break down complicated concepts or ideas into simple steps and guides that are easy to understand and digest for many people regardless of their prior understanding.
It also has some interactive worksheets best geared to children or folks with minimal understanding of their mental health.
I cannot recommend this website more. If I am ever feeling stuck with a patient or not knowing the best way to engage them in a specific area or challenge, my first stop is therapist aid.
I find that patients who enjoy structured exercises really appreciate the clear & easy instructions these worksheets are written in.
Direct Link: https://www.therapistaid.com/
Psychology tools
Another one of my favorite websites! Psychology tools is again geared to clinical work but is not limited to clinical social workers. The information included on this website can be applicable to SO many settings & types of social work positions.
This website includes a variety of resources including comprehensive guides; worksheets; workbooks; information handouts and audio resources.
It includes specific worksheets & exercises focusing on certain diagnoses or challenges that your clients are facing.
The comprehensive guides and workbooks are phenomenal resources both for professionals and individuals impacted by these mental health issues. These workbooks provide in depth information about the diagnosis, its symptoms & impact, different treatment approaches & tips for living with and managing this condition.
For professionals this website provides resources on assessments; treatments and interventions and specific skills and exercises.
For patients or folks wanting to learn more about these topics there are resources providing psychoeducation; information handouts and step-by-step guides for navigating these challenges.
They also have a range of audio workbooks and guides for those who prefer to learn through listening.
One thing I love about psychology tools is their use of visuals. None of their worksheets, guides or resources are pages with blocks of text. They all use images to help explain the concepts more clearly. This is especially engaging for younger patients or patients who are more visual learners.
Some of their downloads are available in up to 70 translations for your language of choice.
Where therapist aid focuses on worksheets & exercises, Psychology Tools covers this and so much more. The comprehensive guides, treatment workbooks and specific exercises and handouts that are so easy to understand all make this website a fantastic resource for you to bookmark today.
There are many free downloads available and you can also create an account to access their full library of resources. Either way, you won’t be disappointed and neither will your clients!
When you go to download the specific resources they give multiple options including a client version, professional version, and an editable version for those wanting to complete on their device versus printing out.
It also gives you the option to send these resources via email or text which is a wonderful feature considering the growing world of telehealth and remote social work.
Direct Link: https://www.psychologytools.com/
Licensing & accreditation board information
This next section of websites will be focused on the licensing board for social workers. It will provide you with all the information you need regarding what requirements social workers have, what the steps are for licensing and the accrediting agencies that you need to know about!
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
This is the main licensing website for all social workers in the United States. Regardless of where you live, complete your education or training, you will be using the ASWB to apply for and obtain your license to practice legally as a social worker.
This website provides a detailed overview of the different types of licenses you can obtain as a social worker as well as the paths and requirements for each type.
It provides information about apply for and taking the exam for licensure as well as resources for studying and preparing for the exam.
It covers topics related to education requirements for application for each license as well as the continuing education requirements once you’ve obtained your license.
Continuing education reflects the value of being a lifelong learner which you commit to when entering the social work field. The ASWB website covers the requirements for continuing education and provides resources for meeting these requirements.
There is a section included that focuses on the regulation of this field and the regulatory boards that govern the profession. They cover questions like transferring your license to another state or region, the requirements for application and ongoing license renewal and the appropriate contacts if you have any questions about this process.
Lastly, there is a calendar with upcoming events and meetings which is a great opportunity to learn, network and grow as a social worker.
Whether you are new to social work and just starting to consider a career in this field or you are an experienced social worker looking to advance your career to the next level, this website is surely the place to start.
Direct Link: https://www.aswb.org/
Websites for Social Work Employment
This section will focus on websites related to social work employment. It will include websites for job postings & finding employment as well as tips for your social work job hunt.
Job search platforms
Here are several platforms for general job searches. They all have unique filters and preferences to cater your search.
These websites are nice as they will typically provide detailed information about the position, requirements & employer. Although It’s recommended to always do additional research on your own.
Some of the most popular search platforms are included below:
These platforms are not specific to social workers and are more of a general search engine. You can cater your search to ‘social work jobs’, ‘lmsw’ ‘lcsw’ etc to see which jobs might be a good fit!
Social Work Specific Employment Resources
There are some online resources and websites specific to social work jobs, you just need to know where to look.
One main one is the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) career center on their website. This is a widely recognized professional membership and peer community space for social workers.
They include an updated list of social work job listings filtered through different regions or preferences.
This website has a wealth of resources and information to network as a social worker and build your practice and professional community.
When considering places to search for social work specific jobs, I would recommend looking at specific agencies or employers. You will likely have to go to their specific website and see if they have any job opportunities posted.
Some ideas are to search a list of local non-profits and explore their websites. You could look up different colleges, schools & universities and check their listings as well. I’ve found that going on specific websites often result in the most up-to-date and accurate reflection of what jobs are available.
Another idea is to look at some larger scale social justice agencies such as ACLU, International Rescue Committee and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to begin your search.
I would recommend considering the setting and population you would like to work in and beginning your search that way. We are lucky, as social workers, to have such a wide range of job opportunities available to us so think about the setting and type of work you want to do and then get searching!
Or, if you are considering part time work or starting a side hustle as a social worker, please read my article, 9 Side Hustles for Social Workers to learn more!
Websites for Social Work Trainings & CEU Requirements
As previously mentioned, a requirement & responsibility for social workers involves continuing education. Continuing education involves completing a specific number of trainings and educational courses or webinars in order to maintain your license.
Different licenses require different CEU hours and all the requirements are explained clearly on the ASWB website.
CEU Requirements
There are SO many trainings out there and many of them meet CEU requirements. It is important to double check with your employer or licensing board if you’re an independent worker that the training you have selected does meet the requirement for CEU credits.
You can find such a range of trainings, conferences, webinars and learning opportunities that will meet CEU requirements, so it is not limited to one specific website.
Listed on the ASWB website are approved agencies and trainings that will meet CEU criteria but this list is not exclusive.
Social Work Trainings
PESI is a website with a wide range of trainings and learnings that social workers might be interested in. Pretty much any specific treatment approach, diagnosis or social work issue will have been included on PESI and it’s a good place to start if you don’t know what type of training you’d like to take.
I’ve taken several PESI trainings and all have met CEU standards for credit. They have focused on specific frameworks and treatment approaches (CBT, Internal Family Systems, EMDR) as well as specific social work issues (depression & suicidality, working with resistant teens; anger etc).
Another option for finding trainings and courses can be through specific websites focused on that treatment approach. For example, the Beck Institute is a training institute focused solely on CBT related treatment.
Although it might seem like another requirement on top of your current work responsibilities, I am of the belief that CEU requirements are an important and helpful part of this career.
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to continue learning throughout our career and there is SO much good information out there that you can choose for your CEU credits. Think about specific skills you want to strengthen or a framework you want to build confidence in and begin to utilize. There’s CEU courses for it!
Another great thing to consider & ask about when applying for jobs is whether your employer will provide CEU reimbursement. Many agencies with adequate funding will allocate finances and PTO for their staff to complete the necessary trainings to upkeep their license.
If your employer does not reimburse for CEUs, there are many many free trainings and courses out there so don’t be discouraged!
Now that you’ve become familiar with these websites and online resources you should have the ability to find whatever social work related information you need.
This list is not all-encompassing, meaning there are many great online resources in addition to the ones i’ve included but this list is a place to start.
If there are any websites you swear by as a social worker that should be included in this article, please comment below or use the contact us form!
This article was all about the best websites for social workers. It includes websites related to licensing and professional requirements, job searches and finding employment, and tools and resources related to your direct practice.
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