Students and New Professionals

• to integrate theories of human behavior with practice in clinical social work (Option A), or (Option B) to integrate theories of organization or advocacy in a social work agency;
• to explore a client’s problems within a bio-psycho-social content (Option A), or (Option B) to explore an agency, organization or advocacy group, its mission and effectiveness;
• to guide practice interventions systematically, based on theoretical understandings that emerge from the assessment;
• to understand the meaning of the clinical use of the social work relationship including the use of self in either a dyadic or group context;
• to critique one’s work and recognize the need for consultation;
• to use literature as an appropriate resource;
• to reflect on the process of clinical social work intervention including team collaboration and adherence to professional ethics.

A first prize award for Clinical Excellence will be awarded in the amount of $500.00. A second prize award will be awarded in the amount of $300.00. A third prize will be awarded in the amount of $200.00. The winners will also receive free membership in PSCSW for a year following graduation.

All winners will be honored at the PSCSW Annual Meeting of the Membership, which occurs in late fall via Zoom. The professors and supervisors of the award winners will be invited as guests.

The awards convey significant recognition upon the recipients within the professional social work community. PSCSW encourages all students to submit clinical papers for consideration.

2023 Awards Brochure

Deadline for the 2023 paper submission is May 1, 2023.

For additional questions please contact Merin Wexler, LCSW  (merinwexler411@gmail.com).