Practice Resources
Practice Notes: The Evolving Landscape of Electronic Practice
Q&A: Use of the Title “Clinical Social Worker”
Why can’t a College member use the title “clinical social worker” and/or “registered clinical social worker” in respect to their practice? Read more >
Professional Misconduct Regulation
Practice Notes: Supervision At the Core of Competent and Ethical Practice
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Practice Guidelines for Performing the Controlled Act of PsychotherapyDownload
Practice Notes: Early Endings – Addressing the Challenges of TerminationDownload
Practice Notes: Assessment and Goal Setting – Etched in Stone or Moving Target?Download
Practice Notes: Clients and Client SystemsDownload
Practice Notes: Work Stoppage: Guidelines for Members of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers Download
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook sets out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for OCSWSSW registrants. This is in accordance with one of the objects of the College as stated in the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 “to establish and enforce professional standards and ethical standards applicable to members of the College.” For the purposes of the Act (Section 26), and the Professional Misconduct Regulation (Ontario Regulation 384/00), these standards…
