Research Guides: HUS Guide: Professional Organizations

Professional Organizations

American Counseling Association (ACA)
Representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
American Psychiatric Association
Organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
The leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
APA Ethics Code
Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
Assuring the quality, consistency, and relevance of human service education.
NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
The largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.
NASW Code of Ethics
A guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers.
National Organization for Human Services (NOHS)
For the human services community to expand and promote professional development and social policies services.
Social Work Career Center
Career website where social workers can search national job listings and find professional development and career resources.