NEW YORK , Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The ABCSW, the national standard-setting organization focused on credentialing and professional development for practitioners of Clinical Social Work, has partnered with Triad to create a specialty certification in Clinical Social Work with Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Through this partnership, the ABCSW expands their highly regarded board certification offerings while maintaining their rigorous national practice standards.
This specialty certification's online exam will be administered by AATBS (Triad's flagship education brand) and consists of 125 questions (100 scored items, 25 test items). They will also provide exam prep resources to help candidates prepare themselves for this consequential specialty board certification exam. "We are thrilled to be partnering with the ABCSW in support of their members," said Brandon Jones , CEO of Triad.
"This new assessment, which has been built using modern psychometric standards, will help ABCSW members demonstrate their capabilities and credentials – within the ABCSW community, and to current and prospective employers. The work that clinical social workers do to support our communities is critical, and we're excited to help put a spotlight on their educational and professional accomplishments." Clinical social workers should first obtain their ABCSW Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) status to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and expertise in clinical social work,.