Ready-to-Use Templates
Social Work Forms Center
A growing library of practical, INASW-provided social work form templates you can print or download and adapt for your practice.
12 templates
Authorization to Release Information (Consent)
Consent & Release
A client authorization to exchange information with a named party for a specific purpose.
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Biopsychosocial
A comprehensive assessment across biological, psychological, and social domains.
Case Management Service Plan
Case Management
A goal-oriented plan documenting client needs, objectives, and coordinated services.
Client Intake Form
Intake & Assessment
A first-contact form capturing demographics, contact info, presenting concern, and consent to services.
Crisis Assessment
Safety & Crisis
A rapid assessment of risk, protective factors, and immediate disposition during a crisis contact.
Discharge / Aftercare Summary
Discharge & Aftercare
A closing summary of services, outcomes, and aftercare recommendations.
Home Visit Safety Checklist
Case Management
A pre- and post-visit checklist to support worker safety during community/home visits.
Mental Status Exam
Intake & Assessment
A structured snapshot of a client's current mental state at the time of the interview.
Progress Note (SOAP)
Progress Notes & Documentation
A structured session note: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.
Safety Plan
Safety & Crisis
A collaborative plan of warning signs, coping strategies, and supports to stay safe during crisis.
These are generic, editable professional templates provided by INeedASocialWorker.com to help streamline documentation. They are not legal forms and are not a substitute for your agency's required forms, applicable laws, or professional judgment. Adapt them to your setting and payer requirements.