Please click the following link for information on the changes to the exam coming in January 2024.

Interstate Mental or Behavioral Telehealth Registration

Clinical Supervision Reports – to be submitted with Clinical Social Work application

Guidance For Supervised Clinical Experience (Supervisees)

Guidance for Supervised Clinical Experience (Supervisors)

Q: I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and want to start working toward my clinical license. How do I start?

A: You must first obtain a supervisor who meets the requirements of Rules 002.03 and 100.03 and collaborate to formulate a supervision plan. You must have an LCSW supervise at least 50% of your clinical hours. Please review the Guidance for Supervised Clinical Experience for additional requirements.

Q How do I track my supervision hours?

A: A sample log has been developed to help you keep track of your supervision hours. The use of the sample log is optional and it should not be submitted with you application. The Clinical Supervision Report forms submitted by you and your supervisor are the official record of supervision hours for the purpose of licensure.

Q: How do I become a registered clinical supervisor?

A: Idaho no longer requires registration for clinical social work supervisors. Per Rule 002.03, clinical social workers who provide supervision must have been licensed as a clinical social worker for at least two years and must not have been disciplined for acts relating to client care within the past five years. They must also complete 15 hours of clinical supervisor training before providing supervision. Fifty percent of supervision may be obtained from a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist who is licensed and in good standing with their regulatory board. Review The Guidance for Supervised Clinical Experience for additional information.

Q: Does the advanced supervision training have to be an in-person seminar/training or can it be taken through an online course?

A: It can be in person, online, or a webinar.

Q: How can I verify that the course I am interested in taking is approved by the Board?

A: The Board does not preapprove courses. If the course is an advanced supervision training that provides instruction on supervision topics beyond those covered in basic supervision training, the Board will take it into consideration. Advanced training may focus on special topics or emerging and innovative methods in clinical supervision.

Q: I am having difficulty finding a course in advanced supervision. Can you give me some ideas of where I can locate this course?

A: You can check with the colleges/universities and associations such as NASW and AMFTRB.

REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL LICENSE/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION

Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho, both through your Online Services account, they can be found under the “Menu” option once logged into your account:

A free Letter of Good Standing may be obtained through your Online Services Account. This letter contains all public information (not exam scores).
1. From your online profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the license you want a letter for.
2. Select “Request a Good Standing Letter”.
If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam scores) to be included in the certification, you will need to request a Certified Licensure History Letter through your Online Services account. There is a $10.00 fee for this service and you will be able to pay through your online account.
1. From your online profile select the “Menu” link in the tile of the license you want a letter for.
2. Select “Request a Certified Licensure History Letter”.
3. You will be prompted to answer a question and proceed through a payment process.

Statutes

Rules

Rules of the State Board of Social Work Examiners

Guidance

To be updated.

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Proposed Rule Changes

24.14.01, Rules of the State Board of Social Work Examiners

Draft Rule Chapter:
- Version 1:
Prospective Analysis
Proposed Rule Chapter
Pending Rule Chapter

REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL LICENSE/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION

Free primary source verification of license/registration status may be obtained via the web at license search. These certifications contain all public information.
If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam scores) to be included in the certification, use this form, which must include a $10.00 fee.

Q: If I move to Idaho, do I have to have a license certification?

A: Yes. You will need to contact the state board(s) where you are or have ever been licensed and have them send a license certification directly to the Board at swo@dopl.idaho.gov.

CONTINUING EDUCATION – Please review Rule 100.05

Licensees should maintain documentation verifying CE compliance for a period of four (4) years. This documentation is subject to audit by the board.

NOTE to CE providers: The Board does not pre-approve courses for credit.

Q: How many hours of continuing education do I need to maintain my license? Can I use excess hours for the next renewal?

A: Every 24 months prior to renewal licensees must complete thirty(30) contact hours of continuing education that includes 2 hours of ethics. For example, if you renew your license on 7/31/24, you must have completed 30 hours of CE which includes two hours of ethics between 7/31/22 and 7/31/24. There is no carryover for excess CE hours. For additional information regarding the CE requirement please refer to Rule 100.05.

Q: When do I provide the CE documentation to the Board?

A: There are two instances when you are required to submit certificates of completion: 1) if you do not renew your license prior to the expiration date (your birth date) or 2) if you are randomly audited.

Q: Do continuing education courses/seminars require pre-approval by the Board?

A: No, it needs to meet the requirement as stated in Rule 100.05.

Q: Can I do online continuing education courses?

A: Yes, online courses germane to the practice of social work are allowable.

AUDITS

The Board conducts audits to ensure compliance with the continuing education requirements. Audits may be initiated any time after you renew your license. By completing your renewal and answering “Yes” to the question that you have met the continuing education requirements, you are certifying to the Board that you have already obtained proof of having completed the required continuing education.

If you have questions about the CE requirements, you may e-mail the Division office at swo@dopl.idaho.gov.

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Welcome to the Board of Social Work Examiners

Please contact us with any questions via email swo@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

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Additional Board Information

Board Members

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
April Christenson	Public Member	July 1, 2029	September 3, 2019
Alejandro Zamora	LCSW	July 1, 2029	December 23, 2019
Brandi S Warnke	LCSW	July 1, 2027	May 2, 2023
Greg L Ullmann	LSW	July 1, 2028	November 9, 2023
Priscilla S Bake	LMSW	July 1, 2029	July 1, 2024
Evan W Maynard	LSW	July 1, 2029	December 29, 2024

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Discipline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Am I required to get a license in Idaho?

A: Please refer to Idaho Code 54-3214.

Q: Do I have to take an exam if I hold a current social work license in another state?

A: Please refer to Rule 100.04.

Q: Can I apply for licensure with a degree in a related field that is similar to a social work degree?

A: No, you must have a degree in social work from an accredited social work program. Please refer to Idaho Code 54-3206.

Q: I just graduated from school or will be graduating at the end of the current semester. What do I need to do to sit for the examination and obtain my license?
A: You must submit a complete application to this office along with the required documentation and fee(s)before you are eligible to sit for the ASWB national exam. Once your application has been processed you will receive a letter with instructions for exam registration. Your license will be issued once you have passed the exam and our office has received your official exam score, official transcript with the degree posted, and all other requirements have been verified.

Q: Does Idaho have temporary licenses?
A: No. Licensure as a social worker is available through either endorsement or examination.

General Information of Interest

The following list includes web page links or other information regarding professional, educational, and governmental entities that may be of interest.

Idaho Chapter – National Association of Social Workers

National Association of Social Workers(NASW)

Association of Social Work Boards

Idaho Society for Clinical Social Work

Requesting Duplicates

The license/registration issued
to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain
activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes
lost or destroyed, you may print a new copy through your Online Services account.

Fees

APPLICANT

APPLICATION FEE 70.00

And either an:

ORIGINAL LICENSE FEE 70.00 OR
ENDORSEMENT LICENSE FEE 80.00

ORIGINAL LICENSE TOTAL ———————–$140.00
ENDORSEMENT LICENSE TOTAL —————$150.00

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER – RENEWAL

LICENSE RENEWAL 90.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00

LSW, LMSW, AND INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER – RENEWAL

LICENSE RENEWAL 80.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00

INACTIVE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER – RENEWAL

LICENSE RENEWAL 45.00
REINSTATEMENT PENALTY 35.00

INACTIVE LSW, LMSW, and INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER – RENEWAL