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This is a brief description of the Licensed Clinical Social
Worker license:
Scope of Practice
May independently engage in advanced social work practice based
on the application of social work theory, knowledge, ethics and methods to restore or
enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. The practice of clinical social work
requires the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills which
include prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and
behavioral and addiction disorders. Treatment methods include the provision of individual,
marital, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. The practice of clinical social work may
include private practice, employee assistance and addiction services, and the provision of
clinical supervision. A licensed clinical social worker may work as an employee in a
practice setting or independently in private practice.
Requirements
 | Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited university. |
| At least 5760 hours of postgraduate
social work practice, of which at least 3840 hours shall be under the
supervision of board-approved clinical supervisor. |
| Pass exam approved by the Board. |
| Renewal - 20 clock hours of continuing education, 10 of which must
be clinical content including diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Three hours of
ethics every 2 years included in the 20 hours. |
| Application to the Board.
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Limitations
| None |
Application
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