Licensed Master Social worker
Description
The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) may provide a variety of services to help individuals, families, groups and communities including community organization, administration of tests and measures of psychosocial functioning, advocacy, case management, counseling, consultation, research, administration, management and teaching.
Certification Requirements
An applicant must have an MSW degree, be of good moral character and pass the national licensing examination.
Recertification Requirements
Triennial registration requires completion of application and fee set in law.
Age Requirements
At least 21 years of age.
Education and/or Experience Requirements
Must have an MSW degree of at least 60 semester hours with required course content including supervised internship of at least 900 hours, acceptable to the Department.
Fees
$294 application fee includes $179 for initial triennial registration period.
Examination Requirements
Master's examination from the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Examination Description
Examination is computer-based at test sites across the U.S. and determines minimal competence for entry to the practice of the social work profession (www.aswb.org).
Licenses Issued and Active
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 2,129 licenses issued.
As of January 1, 2010 there were 23,651 active licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board of Social Work
89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 450
Phone: (518) 486-2981
E-mail:SWBD@mail.nysed.gov
Occupational Reference Code
21-1021 to 21-1029 - Various Social Workers to All Other Social Workers
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Additional Information
National Association of Social Workers
750 First Street NE, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
Phone: 202-408-8600
Fax: (202) 336-8311
E-mail: info@naswdc.org