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    The mission of the Board of Licensed Social Workers is to protect the citizens of Oregon through the licensing and regulation of Social Workers.
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Important Information Did You Know?
*NEW* Executive Director Recruitment Announcement
 
Next Board Meeting: May 28 and June 7 2013
 
Rule Changes
 
Rule Changes Effective 1/1/2013 (with tracked edits) 
Rule Changes Effective 1/1/2013 (without tracked edits)
OAR Governing Regulated Social Workers in Effect 1/1/2013 
ORS Governing Regulated Social Workers in Effect 1/1/2011

 

Board Legislation: 2013 House Bill 2082
 
What's New
 

 

 

 

 
*NEW* Licensing Requirements for OR Social Workers
*NEW* Basic Licensing Concepts
 
Feb. 2013 Board Newsletter
Web Presentation: Reporting Requirements for Oregon Social Workers

Online Renewals Now Available!

License renewals for LCSWs and CSWAs are now online! Please sign into our renewal system by selecting your license type, entering your last name, the last four digits of your license/certificate number, and the last four digits of your social security number. 
 
If you are unsure of your license number, you may find it on our licensee look-up page.
 
CLICK HERE TO RENEW
 
Mandatory Licensure or Certification for Clinical Social Workers 
 
As of January 1, 2011, individuals may not represent themselves as clinical social workers or use the title "Social Worker", unless the person is licensed or certified by the Board, with few exceptions.
 
National Exam Requirements take effect January 1, 2013
Individuals applying for the LMSW and RBSW will be required to pass the appropriate National exam beginning January 1, 2013. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2012 to take advantage of the exam waiver.
 

It is the Policy of the Board to have all applicants pass the Jurisprudence Exam prior to issuance of any certificate or license.

Office Closures Furlough Closures
The next furlough day for the Board of Licensed Social Workers is May 24, 2013.
To view the full list of dates and agencies closed for furlough days click here.
The Board office will be closed on May 27, 2013 in recognition of a state holiday.