Social Worker, Licensed

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

You must have one of the following: Bachelors degree in social work. Bachelors degree in a field other than social work, plus two years (3,500 hours) of work experience in the field of social work under the supervision of someone who has a BSW or MSW degree, or holds an LCSW or LICSW license. Face to face supervision by someone who meets the above guidelines must be received at a rate of one hour for every 35 hours of work experience. Two and one half years of college, plus five years (8,750 hours) of work experience in the field of social work under the supervision of someone who has a BSW or MSW degree, or is licensed as an LCSW or LICSW. Face to face supervision by someone who meets the above guidelines must be received at a rate of one hour for every 35 hours of work experience. Two years of college, plus six years (10,500 hours) of work experience in the field of social work under the supervision of someone who has a BSW or MSW degree, or is licensed as an LCSW or LICSW. Face to face supervision by someone who meets the above guidelines must be received at a rate of one hour for every 35 hours of work experience. One year of college, plus eight years (14,000 hours) of work experience in the field of social work under the supervision of someone who has a BSW or MSW degree, or is licensed as an LCSW or LICSW. Face to face supervision by someone who meets the above guidelines must be received at a rate of one hour for every 35 hours of work experience. A high school diploma, plus ten years (17,500) hours of work experience in the field of social work under the supervision of someone who has a BSW or MSW degree, or is licensed as an LCSW or LICSW. Face to face supervision by someone who meets the above guidelines must be received at a rate of one hour for every 35 hours of work experience.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Board of Registration of Social Workers
Board
Division of Professional Licensure
Address
1000 Washington Street Suite 710 Boston, MA 02114
Last updated
May 9, 2018

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Source and verification

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