About PSCSW

The Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work (PSCSW) was established in 1971 to promote and advance specialization of clinical practice within the social work profession. We are an organization of clinical social workers who practice in a variety of settings including family agencies, mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, medical facilities, geriatric settings, schools, and private practice throughout Pennsylvania.

PSCSW Mission Statement

The Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work provides support to
Social Work professionals and graduate students with accessible
resources to advance knowledge and education, enhance direct practice
skills, build community and advocate for the Social Work profession
and broader social justice issues, in accordance with the Social Work
Code of Ethics and Values. PSCSW is committed to anti-racist practices
and welcomes diversity, inclusion and the intersectionality of all
identities. The organization works towards having an environment in
which differences are valued and celebrated to create a platform for
social change.

>> More About PSCSW

PSCSW was instrumental in creating licensure for clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
PSCSW lobbies actively to continue to protect licensure, as well as providing leadership, clarification and support on legislative and insurance issues that affect your practice in clinical social work.
PSCSW Code of Ethics: These ethical guidelines are applicable to all Social Workers.
PSCSW has developed standards for the profession and has produced enriching educational programs, a psychotherapy referral list, a mentorship program, an informative newsletter, and much more. Members share rewarding collegiality.
PSCSW is a tax-exempt 501(c) 6 organization with a Board of Directors composed of committee chairpersons and member elected officers.
PSCSW is affiliated with the Clinical Social Work Association (CSWA), a network of clinical social workers across the country. The Association represents and supports the interests of clinical social workers at the national level.

PSCSW's primary focus is advancing the professional concerns of clinical social workers through:

Setting standards of practice
Supporting adherence to a professional code of ethics
Promoting professional development
Advocacy on all levels
Promoting public awareness of clinical social work
Initiating programs of action for the purpose of achieving and maintaining practice licensure and vendorship
Providing opportunities for continuing education
Providing support to new professionals and students

Implementation of these objectives is achieved through:

Continuing education courses on a variety of clinical topics
Informal educational discussions in members' homes
Yearly dinner meetings, with clinical presentations
Informative newsletter, The Clinical Voice, and web site
Membership e-list for the latest information on legislative, insurance, patient privacy, and other clinical, professional, and legislative information
Membership Directory for professional networking
Psychotherapy Referral List
Study groups, peer supervision groups, and mentoring opportunities
Lobbyists advocating in state assembly hearings on matters of interest to clinical social workers, and keeping members informed where grassroots support is needed
Awards programs at local graduate schools

PSCSW members have access to consultation in professional ethics and standards of practice. PSCSW offers a reduced-rate subscription for the highly respected Clinical Social Work Journal and offers information about malpractice insurance. If you share our commitment to protecting and promoting the ethical and professional recognition of clinical social workers, we encourage you to join us!

What Is CSW?

Clinical social work practice is the provision of services for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in individuals, families, groups and communities.

>> More About CSW

PSCSW Board Members

President	Annette Deigh, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work Association Liaison	Annette Deigh, MSW, LCSW
Vice-President	Julie Agresta, MEd, MSS, LCSW
Past Presidents	Patricia Isakowitz, MSW, LCSW Leda Sportolari, LCSW
Treasurer	Donald Deigh, MSW
Secretary	Aisha Shabazz, LCSW, MSS, MLSP
Members At Large	Nikida Allen, MSW, LCSW
	Scott Cohen, MSW, LSCW
	Leslie Stickler MSS, LSW
	William Thompson, MSS, MLSP, LCSW

PSCSW Committee Chairs and Program Coordinators

Education Committee Chairs*	Linda Brockway, LCSW, Elizabeth Grecco, MSS, LSW
Governance Committee Chair*	Meg Pope, MSS, LCSW
Literature Resources Coordinator	Open
Legislative Committee Chair*	Meg Pope MSS, LCSW
Membership Committee Chair*	Johanna Levitt, MSS, LCSW
Development of New Professionals Committee Chair*	Open
Clinical Awards Program Coordinator	Merin Wexler, LCSW
Low Fee Supervision Program Coordinator	Julie Moyer, MSW, LCSW
Mentoring Program Coordinator	Open
Recent Graduate Support Program Coordinator	Open
Newsletter Committee Chairs*	Open
Nominating Committee Chair*	Patricia Isakowitz LCSW
Technology Committee Chair*	Ned Hanover, MSW, LCSW
Professional Seminars Continuing Education Committee Chair*	Lisa Correale, LCSW, NCPsyA
Clinical Book Discussion Programs Coordinator	Scott Cohen, MSW, LSCW
Bucks County Programs Coordinator	Open
CE Cosponsorship Programs Coordinator	Leda Sportolari, LCSW
Chester County Programs Coordinator	Kanjana Hartshorne, MSW, LCSW, RYT500
Coffee & Conversations Programs Coordinator	Open
Clinical Film Discussion Group Coordinators	Open
Lancaster County Programs Coordinator	Kelly Windle, LCSW, MSW
Post Masters Programs Coordinator	Leda Sportolari, LCSW
Professional Standards: Ethics & Licensing Committee Chair*	Deborah Shain, MSS, LCSW, BCD
Sociocultural and Diversity Committee*	Patricia Watts-Scheffel, LCSW Symone Miller, LCSW
Special Interest Committee Chair*	Kareemah Grossett, MSS, LCSW
Agency Practice Subcommittee Coordinator	Leslie Stickler, MSS, LSW
Alternatives to Policing in Social Work	Julia Lyons LSW
LGBTQ Subcommittee Coordinator	David Harvey, MSS, MA, LSW
Private Practice Subcommittee Coordinator	Jenny Sandler, MSW, LSW Fran Gerstein, LCSW
Recovery and Resilience Coordinator	Open
School Social Work Subcommittee Coordinator	Nikida Allen, MSW, LCSW
Social Workers of Color (SWOC) Subcommittee Coordinators	Odessa Clarkson, MSW Alva Robinson, MSSA, LSW
Social Workers in Healthcare Subcommittee Coordinator	Open
Supervisors and Managers Coordinator	Monica Gocial, LCSW
Student Support & Membership Committee Chair*	Aisha Shabazz, LCSW, MSS, MLSP

About Us

PSCSW Mission Statement

What Is CSW?

PSCSW Board Members

PSCSW Committee Chairs and Program Coordinators

*Standing Committee Chairs are members of the PSCSW Board