Occupational license information for Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) in US | CareerOneStop

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Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
License Description	Master's level license for those who hold a Master's degree in Social Work (from a CSWE-accredited institution) and do not intend to practice clinical social work. LMSWs are not authorized to engage in clincial social work (which includes mental health health diagnosis and treatment plan development), but can practice social work independently that is not clinical in nature.
Licensing Agency	Board of Licensed Social Workers 3218 Pringle Rd SE Ste. 240 Salem, OR 97302-6310 (503) 378 5735 oregon.blsw@blsw.oregon.gov http://www.oregon.gov/BLSW
Active Status	Active
Continuing Education	Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record	No criminal record prohibitions
Education	Specific course required
Exam	Third-party exam required
License Type	Register with licensing agency
License Updated	08/09/2023

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