Maine Social Work Licensing Board [extra Quality] -
The is the state regulatory body established to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring social work services are provided only by competent and authorized professionals. Operating under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation , the board oversees the entire lifecycle of professional practice, from initial application to ongoing ethics enforcement. Primary Responsibilities
Clinical hours logged toward an LCSW are legally invalid unless the applicant holds an active LMSW-cc license while those hours are being completed. 5. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) maine social work licensing board
The highest tier, requiring 3,200 hours of supervised clinical experience (for MSW clinical concentrations) and passing the ASWB Clinical exam. Ethical and Continuing Education Mandates The is the state regulatory body established to
The mission of the Maine Board of Social Work Licensure is to protect the public by establishing standards for licensure and license renewal, and enforcing laws and rules that govern the practice of social work in Maine. Direct application via a CSWE-accredited BSW degree, or
Direct application via a CSWE-accredited BSW degree, or completion of the LSX transitional consultation and employment track.
LSX holders must execute an Agreement to Provide Consultation for Licensure form before beginning practice. This mandates completing 96 hours of professional consultation concurrent with 3,200 hours of social work employment over a period of 2 to 4 years.
