Please check out these documents that have been prepared to help you:
- Guidelines for students to pursue their LSW
- Rules and Regulations for those Obtaining the LCSW
- Rules and Regulations for Supervisors of those Obtaining the LCSW
- FAQs About the LSW/LCSW
- How to Ensure that Clinical Supervision Will Count in Both PA & NJ
License renewal information:
Renewal Cycle: March 1st through February 28th (Odd year)
The renewal fee for the biennial cycle is $95.00.
Continuing Education Requirements – Proof of completing 30 credit hours of continuing education in programs approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Social Work Examiners, of which at least 1 credit in suicide prevention, 3 credits in ethics, and 3 credits mandatory reporting for child abuse are required for renewal.
Licensure | Certifications | State Social Work Boards
The American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
The site for information about the Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
The Association of Social Work Boards
The site for information about clinical social work licensure, specific to any particular state.
The Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners
The New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Social Work Examination Services
The site for information about social work licenses, a directory of state regulatory boards, and other useful information.
Supervision Forms
These forms were developed to document your LCSW supervision process and provide your clients with informed consent for supervision.
Click here for Confidential release of information form
Click here for Case Consultation form
Click here for Supervisor Evaluation Consultation form
Click here for Supervision Tracking Sheet
LCSW Supervision Regulations in New Jersey
Click here for a chart that compares the LCSW Supervision Regulations in PA and NJ.
PA State Board Preapproved Providers of Continuing Education
Click here for a list of PA State Board Preapproved Providers of Continuing Education
Don’t forget that members can also use our listserv, which is helpful for exchanging ideas about resources, programs, jobs and licensing information.