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CERTIFIED SOCIAL WORKER
License Description MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOCIAL WORKERS SOC 21-1023 Entry Salary $17.39/hr Average Salary $24.89/hr Job Description Certified Social Workers apply social work theory and methods to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychosocial dysfunction, disability or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders, under the supervision of a designated qualified clinical supervisor licensed in the state of Wyoming. Requirements 1 .Age of majority. 2. Has received a baccalaureate degree in social work. Restrictions Felony conviction. Misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude. School Located in Wyoming University of Wyoming - Laramie - Division of Social Work http://www.uwyo.edu/socialwork/ Casper College - Casper - School of Social and Behavioral Sciences - Associates http://www.caspercollege.edu/sociology/ Central Wyoming College - Riverton - Human Services program - Associates https://www.cwc.edu/programs/socialsciences/human-services-/ Northwest College - Powell - Social Science program - Associates https://nwc.edu/academics/programs/social-science Western Wyoming Community College - Rock Springs - Sociology program (Social Work emphasis) - Associates https://www.westernwyoming.edu/academics/sociology/ License Certified Social Workers are certified in Wyoming by the Mental Health Professions Licensing Board. Examination The Board accepts The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) examination at the Bachelors or Masters level. Fees Certification by reciprocity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$300.00 Certification by examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00 Certification renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 per discipline Licensing Agency Amanda Best Mental Health Professions Licensing Board 2001 Capitol Avenue Emerson Bldg, Rm 105 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-3628 Fax: (307) 777-3508 http://mentalhealth.wyo.gov/ Additional Sources of Information Association of Social Work Boards 400 Southridge Parkway, Ste. B Culpeper, VA 22701-3791 Phone: (800) 225-6880 or (540) 829-6880 http://www.aswb.org/ National Association of Social Workers 750 First St., NE, Ste. 800 Washington, DC 20002-4241 Phone: (800) 742-4089 http://socialworkers.org Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social Workers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm Last updated June 2021"
Licensing Agency
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS LICENSING BOARD
2001 CAPITOL AVENUE, EMERSON BUILDING, RM 127
CHEYENNE, WY 82002
(307) 777 3628
WyoMHPLB@wyo.gov
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 Tied to business
License Updated 08/10/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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