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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW)

Certification Voluntary. It proves competence, but nobody is stopped from working without it.

They’ve demonstrated advanced skills in psychosocial support, grief counseling, and palliative care.

Offered by: NASW & the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN)
Who it's for: Licensed clinical social workers with hospice or palliative experience
Format: Application-based credential with proof of experience and supervision
Time commitment: Varies (2 years of experience required)
Cost: ~$310 for NASW members
Website: swhpn.org

Key skills covered

Advanced grief and trauma counseling
End-of-life family systems work
Cultural sensitivity in care delivery
Psychosocial assessments and documentation

Costs, eligibility, and renewal requirements are set by the issuing body and change without notice. Confirm the current requirements with them before you enroll or sit an exam.

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