2023 About STSW

About STSW

Society for Transplant Social Work Website

The Society for Transplant Social Workers is a professional membership organization dedicated to clinical excellence; research and education on psychosocial issues; and peer support among solid organ transplant social workers.

Members share questions and ideas in an online transplant forum, work together on projects and research, and gather annually for a conference which is always jam-packed with great presentations, workshops and opportunities to share ideas and have fun.

STSW MEMBERSHIP

The Society for Transplant Social Workers is a professional organization dedicated to clinical expertise through:

Building and advancing professional standards
Education and research on psychosocial issues
Access to clinical tools, resources and information
Collaboration and peer support

Our members encompass all areas of solid organ transplant, including living donor social workers and advocates. Mechanical circulatory support and vascular composite allograft social workers are also integral members of our group.

Membership includes the following benefits:

A subscription to STSW newsletter
Discount on registration fee for STSW annual conference
Conference scholarships opportunity
Other educational and training opportunities
Professional credentials in: (if applicable)

- Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW)
- Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS)
- Dual Credential - Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Worker - Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCTSW-MCS)
Mentorship program
Research grants
Access to member-only website for organ-specific bulletin board forum.
Various assessment tools and resources

For more information or to join STSW, go to our Membership Page

JOIN A STSW COMMITTEE

Interested in becoming more involved in STSW? Join A Committee! Follow the link to complete an interest form. Committee chairs will be in touch with those who expressed interest a few weeks after the conference.

ANNUAL STSW SURVEY

Results of our 2024 Member Survey are available to download.

Surveys from past years are also available on our Survey Page.

CREDENTIALING

The Society for Transplant Social Workers offers three credentials:

Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW)

The Society launched the Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW) credential in 2009. This credential recognizes transplant clinicians who have met strict eligibility requirements encompassing education, licensure, experience and peer recommendations.

Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS)

The Certified Clinical Social Worker – Mechanical Circulatory Support (CCSW-MCS) credential followed in 2015. This credential is available to qualifying social workers who work in advanced heart therapy programs.

Dual credential, Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker and Mechanical Circulatory Support Social Worker (CCTSW-MCS
- Clinicians who work in both transplant and mechanical circulatory support are eligible for a dual credential.

For more information or to apply for credentialing, go to our Credentialing Page

MENTOR PROGRAM

The Society for Transplant Social Workers Mentor Program was developed to provide a framework for experienced transplant and MCS social workers to assist and advance social workers coming into this very specialized field. The Society believes that a strong mentor program will reinforce the mission of our organization “to inspire and support our members as we: make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families; connect with and motivate each other; promote professional growth; collaborate to advance social work in our field.”

For more information, go to our Mentorship Program Page (only available to STSW members) or send an email to mentor@stsw.org.

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