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Clinical Social Worker - LCSW
License Description Applicants must: 1) Hold a master's or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (official transcripts required). 2) Submit verification of completion of 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate clinical social work meeting State Board specifications, including 2,000 psychotherapeutic hours. 3) Pass the national (ASWB) examination at the "clinical" level. 4) Be at least 21 years old. 5) Submit fingerprints for a background check. A three-month provisional license is available for individuals meeting the eligibility requirements for the next scheduled State Board examination. Provisional licenses may not be renewed. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: application--$40; initial license--$100; annual license renewal--$150; examination--$260 (payable to ASWB) ; license by endorsement (no exam required)--$100; 3-month provisional license--$75; fingerprints - $38.25.
Licensing Agency
Board of Examiners for Social Workers
4600 Kietzke Lane, C-121
Reno, 89502
(775) 688 2555
socwork@state.nv.us
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 01/14/2016
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