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Board of Licensed Social Workers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Before You Apply


For New Licensees/Applicants: Overview of Basic Licensing Concepts 
 
New Social Work Regulations

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Degree Required

A Master's of Social Work (MSW) degree from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW).


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LCSW - Who is Eligible?

LCSW applicants must complete the minimum requirements for Oregon or show documentation meeting equivalent requirements in other states.  ORS 675.530(3). 
 
The requirements are:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Complete the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the social work field.  The minimum, post-master's hours are:
    • 3500 Total Work Hours
    • 2000 Direct Client Hours
    • 100 Supervised Hours
  • Pass the ASWB clinical exam
  • Pass the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam (a self-test)

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How to Apply

The LCSW Application includes:

 
An official transcript is required as part of the application process and is to be mailed directly from your graduate school to the Board office at 3218 Pringle Road SE, Suite 240, Salem, OR 97302. Please note on your initial application if your transcript name is different from your current name. 
 

The Oregon Jurisprudence Exam, together with Oregon's Rules and Statutes, is available on this page for download, or can be mailed upon request. This exam is an open book self-test. Once completed, the exam is mailed, faxed, or emailed back to the Board's office for scoring. As applicable, the Oregon Jurisprudence Exam may be required a second time if there are any changes to Oregon's Rules and Statutes prior to licensure. It is the policy of the Board that all applicants pass the Jurisprudence exam prior to issuance of a license or certificate.

 

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Fees

The following are the LCSW licensing fees:

Application Fee $150
Initial 2-Year License $260
Criminal Background Check Fee $  50
Total:
$460

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Where to Submit

 
Submit the application materials and all fees to the Board's office at:
Board of Licensed Social Workers
3218 Pringle Road
Suite 240
Salem, OR  97302-6310

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