Social Work Licensure in Wyoming
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Wyoming is one of the last great open places left in the US. As the second least populous state, and the least populous in the lower 48, Wyoming gives one a deep sense of quiet and peacefulness that is hard to find elsewhere in the US. Wyoming is also known for its spectacular skiing and its world famous Jackson Hole international meeting of bankers. In addition to its amazing natural beauty and quietness, Wyoming is also a great state to start your licensed Social Work career in. It is important to remember that there can always be updates or changes to a state’s rules and regulations. It is very important to stay current in regards to regulations around licensure, here is the website for the State of Wyoming:
There are two different kinds of social work licenses in Wyoming: Certified Social Worker (CSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Certified Social Worker (CSW)
- If you wish to attain the Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Wyoming, you must first get a Bachelor’s, Master or Doctorate of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited university or college. You must also be 18 years of age or older to apply.
- While there is no field experience requirement for this position, you are required to provide at least three references that have witnessed at least six months of your Social Work abilities.
- You will need to pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelor’s or Master’s Level Exam.
- To renew your license, you must have successfully completed 45 contact hours of continuing education including 3 hours in ethics.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- If you wish to attain the title Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming, you must first get a Master or Doctorate of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited university or College. You must also be 18 years of age or older to apply.
- While there is no field experience requirement for this position, you are required to provide at least three references that have witnessed at least six months of your Social Work abilities.
- To apply you must have accrued at least 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised experience in clinical social work. You must complete this work under a qualified clinical supervisor who directly supervised you for at least 100 hours. You must also have at least 1,200 hours of direct client contact during your 3,000 hours.
- Finally, you will need to pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level or Advanced Generalist Exam. Once you pass the test you will be eligible to receive your new title Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Wyoming.
- To renew your license, you must have successfully completed 45 contact hours of continuing education including 3 hours in ethics.
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