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Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3291.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Reactivation after inactive status extension
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Additional Education
Complete an additional 30 continuing-education hours during the approved additional inactive period of up to 24 months.
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice; a Board-ordered evaluation is an applicant condition.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Extension of inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Request in writing before the original 24 months expires; good cause consists of illness/disability, active military service or a circumstance beyond the licensee’s control. Board approval permits one additional period up to 24 months; practice remains prohibited. Returning to practice is a separate reactivation route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Placement on inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Written request and fee before expiration, or within 90 days after expiration with the late fee. The Board grants up to 24 months; no practice while inactive.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within 90 days of expiration
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Deadline
Apply within 90 days after expiration, satisfy renewal requirements and pay the late reinstatement fee. Stop licensed practice and title use while expired.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Reactivation from inactive status
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice to the Board; a Board-ordered mental or physical evaluation is an applicant condition.
Inactive Period
Inactive status normally lasts up to 24 months.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
License renewal
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Cycle
Renew every two years with 30 clock hours of relevant continuing education, including at least three hours each in behavioral-health ethics or mental-health law and cultural considerations, plus the three-hour tutorial. The technology requirement expressly begins January 1, 2027 and is not yet applicable.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Degree
Masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution under A.R.S. § 32-3274(B), with official transcript and applicable foreign-degree evaluation.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
ASWB Clinical Exam
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Automatic Exam Approval
The May 13, 2025 Board policy permits good-faith LCSW applicants to take ASWB Clinical while review of education, background, work experience and supervision remains pending.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision
At least 100 hours, including at least one hour in each month with direct client contact; at least 50 hours from a qualifying licensed clinical social worker, with remaining hours from professionals permitted by R4-6-404; comply with R4-6-212, including documentation, observation and individual/group limits; applicable Board-approved exemptions under R4-6-212.01 remain available.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3293.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Experience
At least 24 months of supervised postmasters clinical social-work experience, with 1,600 direct client contact hours; at most 400 hours in psychoeducation and at most 400 hours in crisis response under R4-6-403.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Supervisor Verification
Board-approved supervisor verification of satisfactory clinical documentation, consultation, collaboration, coordination of care and overall performance under A.R.S. § 32-3293(2).
Reactivation after inactive status extension
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Additional Education
Complete an additional 30 continuing-education hours during the approved additional inactive period of up to 24 months.
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice; a Board-ordered evaluation is an applicant condition.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Extension of inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Request in writing before the original 24 months expires; good cause consists of illness/disability, active military service or a circumstance beyond the licensee’s control. Board approval permits one additional period up to 24 months; practice remains prohibited. Returning to practice is a separate reactivation route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Placement on inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Written request and fee before expiration, or within 90 days after expiration with the late fee. The Board grants up to 24 months; no practice while inactive.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within 90 days of expiration
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Deadline
Apply within 90 days after expiration, satisfy renewal requirements and pay the late reinstatement fee. Stop licensed practice and title use while expired.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Reactivation from inactive status
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice to the Board; a Board-ordered mental or physical evaluation is an applicant condition.
Inactive Period
Inactive status normally lasts up to 24 months.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
License renewal
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Cycle
Renew every two years with 30 clock hours of relevant continuing education, including at least three hours each in behavioral-health ethics or mental-health law and cultural considerations, plus the three-hour tutorial. The technology requirement expressly begins January 1, 2027 and is not yet applicable.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.

Licensed Master Social Worker

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination

At least one of the following alternatives:

Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3292.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Reactivation after inactive status extension
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Additional Education
Complete an additional 30 continuing-education hours during the approved additional inactive period of up to 24 months.
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice; a Board-ordered evaluation is an applicant condition.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Extension of inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Request in writing before the original 24 months expires; good cause consists of illness/disability, active military service or a circumstance beyond the licensee’s control. Board approval permits one additional period up to 24 months; practice remains prohibited. Returning to practice is a separate reactivation route.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Placement on inactive status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Request
Written request and fee before expiration, or within 90 days after expiration with the late fee. The Board grants up to 24 months; no practice while inactive.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within 90 days of expiration
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Deadline
Apply within 90 days after expiration, satisfy renewal requirements and pay the late reinstatement fee. Stop licensed practice and title use while expired.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Reactivation from inactive status
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice to the Board; a Board-ordered mental or physical evaluation is an applicant condition.
Inactive Period
Inactive status normally lasts up to 24 months.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
License renewal
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Cycle
Renew every two years with 30 clock hours of relevant continuing education, including at least three hours each in behavioral-health ethics or mental-health law and cultural considerations, plus the three-hour tutorial. The technology requirement expressly begins January 1, 2027 and is not yet applicable.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.

Probationary social work license

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Reinstatement within 90 days of expiration
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Deadline
Apply within 90 days after expiration, satisfy renewal requirements and pay the late reinstatement fee. Stop licensed practice and title use while expired.
Probation Order
Maintain compliance with the individual Board probation order and its term, restrictions and supervision; renewal or return does not remove that order.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3291.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Degree
Masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution under A.R.S. § 32-3274(B), with official transcript and applicable foreign-degree evaluation.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
ASWB Clinical Exam
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Automatic Exam Approval
The May 13, 2025 Board policy permits good-faith LCSW applicants to take ASWB Clinical while review of education, background, work experience and supervision remains pending.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision
At least 100 hours, including at least one hour in each month with direct client contact; at least 50 hours from a qualifying licensed clinical social worker, with remaining hours from professionals permitted by R4-6-404; comply with R4-6-212, including documentation, observation and individual/group limits; applicable Board-approved exemptions under R4-6-212.01 remain available.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3293.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Experience
At least 24 months of supervised postmasters clinical social-work experience, with 1,600 direct client contact hours; at most 400 hours in psychoeducation and at most 400 hours in crisis response under R4-6-403.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Supervisor Verification
Board-approved supervisor verification of satisfactory clinical documentation, consultation, collaboration, coordination of care and overall performance under A.R.S. § 32-3293(2).
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination

At least one of the following alternatives:

Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3292.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
For an applicant with a deficiency in the basic requirements of A.R.S. § 32-3275; the Board may offer a probationary license, notify the deficiency and probationary period and give the right to reject terms or request a hearing. The profession’s examination requirement is not waived by A.R.S. § 32-3279.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Probation Terms
Board-selected supervision, practice restrictions, medical/psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and/or abstinence from alcohol and other drugs under A.R.S. § 32-3279(A).
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Reactivation from inactive status
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Competence
Meet renewal requirements and establish safe and competent practice to the Board; a Board-ordered mental or physical evaluation is an applicant condition.
Inactive Period
Inactive status normally lasts up to 24 months.
Probation Order
Maintain compliance with the individual Board probation order and its term, restrictions and supervision; renewal or return does not remove that order.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.
License renewal
Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (practice unavailable)
Application
Submit the renewal application, truthful attestation, applicable continued work-authorization evidence, fee and Board-requested documents. Maintain continuing-education documentation for 24 months after renewal.
Cycle
Renew every two years with 30 clock hours of relevant continuing education, including at least three hours each in behavioral-health ethics or mental-health law and cultural considerations, plus the three-hour tutorial. The technology requirement expressly begins January 1, 2027 and is not yet applicable.
Probation Order
Maintain compliance with the individual Board probation order and its term, restrictions and supervision; renewal or return does not remove that order.
Tutorial
Complete the current three-hour Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial each renewal cycle.

Provisional social work license

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3291.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Degree
Masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution under A.R.S. § 32-3274(B), with official transcript and applicable foreign-degree evaluation.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination
ASWB Clinical Exam
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Automatic Exam Approval
The May 13, 2025 Board policy permits good-faith LCSW applicants to take ASWB Clinical while review of education, background, work experience and supervision remains pending.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision
At least 100 hours, including at least one hour in each month with direct client contact; at least 50 hours from a qualifying licensed clinical social worker, with remaining hours from professionals permitted by R4-6-404; comply with R4-6-212, including documentation, observation and individual/group limits; applicable Board-approved exemptions under R4-6-212.01 remain available.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3293.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Experience
At least 24 months of supervised postmasters clinical social-work experience, with 1,600 direct client contact hours; at most 400 hours in psychoeducation and at most 400 hours in crisis response under R4-6-403.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Supervisor Verification
Board-approved supervisor verification of satisfactory clinical documentation, consultation, collaboration, coordination of care and overall performance under A.R.S. § 32-3293(2).
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by examination

At least one of the following alternatives:

Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3292.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Licensure by universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Licensure by universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Board Discretion
An otherwise qualified applicant convicted of an offense may receive a regular or provisional license under A.R.S. § 32-4701; issuance is discretionary, not a waiver of the underlying license qualifications.
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Statutory Exclusions
A.R.S. § 32-4701(K) excludes the listed violent, sexual, kidnapping, fiduciary-related and repetitive offenses, occupations supervising vulnerable adults or children, and an offense committed in the occupation; an incarcerated person must wait until release.
Supervision And Notifications
Meet officer-contact, court-restitution and applicable facility/home-visit supervision and affidavit requirements under A.R.S. § 32-4701(E)-(H). New felony charges, revocation of supervision/probation/parole, or practice-law violations may cause revocation, after which further licensure is discretionary.
Term
Board-specified term of at most one year.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.

Temporary social work license

Licensing authority: Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners · Application information

Temporary pending endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending examination already licensed
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3291.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Currently licensed, registered or certified by another state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending examination unlicensed
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3291.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Not currently licensed, registered or certified by a state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Degree
Masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution under A.R.S. § 32-3274(B), with official transcript and applicable foreign-degree evaluation.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending examination already licensed
ASWB Clinical Exam
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Automatic Exam Approval
The May 13, 2025 Board policy permits good-faith LCSW applicants to take ASWB Clinical while review of education, background, work experience and supervision remains pending.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision
At least 100 hours, including at least one hour in each month with direct client contact; at least 50 hours from a qualifying licensed clinical social worker, with remaining hours from professionals permitted by R4-6-404; comply with R4-6-212, including documentation, observation and individual/group limits; applicable Board-approved exemptions under R4-6-212.01 remain available.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3293.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Experience
At least 24 months of supervised postmasters clinical social-work experience, with 1,600 direct client contact hours; at most 400 hours in psychoeducation and at most 400 hours in crisis response under R4-6-403.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Currently licensed, registered or certified by another state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Supervisor Verification
Board-approved supervisor verification of satisfactory clinical documentation, consultation, collaboration, coordination of care and overall performance under A.R.S. § 32-3293(2).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending examination unlicensed
ASWB Clinical Exam
Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Automatic Exam Approval
The May 13, 2025 Board policy permits good-faith LCSW applicants to take ASWB Clinical while review of education, background, work experience and supervision remains pending.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision
At least 100 hours, including at least one hour in each month with direct client contact; at least 50 hours from a qualifying licensed clinical social worker, with remaining hours from professionals permitted by R4-6-404; comply with R4-6-212, including documentation, observation and individual/group limits; applicable Board-approved exemptions under R4-6-212.01 remain available.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3293.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Experience
At least 24 months of supervised postmasters clinical social-work experience, with 1,600 direct client contact hours; at most 400 hours in psychoeducation and at most 400 hours in crisis response under R4-6-403.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Not currently licensed, registered or certified by a state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Supervisor Verification
Board-approved supervisor verification of satisfactory clinical documentation, consultation, collaboration, coordination of care and overall performance under A.R.S. § 32-3293(2).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending endorsement

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Basic Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275; disclose every jurisdiction and disciplinary or surrender history under A.R.S. § 32-3274.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Supervision
Practice only under direct supervision under A.R.S. § 32-3274(C).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending examination already licensed

At least one of the following alternatives:

Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3292.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Currently licensed, registered or certified by another state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending examination unlicensed

At least one of the following alternatives:

Application
Submit the Board application, fee, truthful certification, identification and history, official transcripts, prior credentials, employment history for seven years, National Practitioner Data Bank report, lawful-presence documentation, and fingerprints or a qualifying Arizona DPS clearance card as applicable under R4-6-301.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Capacity
Physical and mental capability to practice safely and competently.
Clinical Practice
Clinical practice only under direct supervision; non-independent practice limitations in R4-6-210 and R4-6-211 apply.
Education
CSWE-accredited masters or higher social-work degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the qualifying foreign-equivalent degree under R4-6-401 and A.R.S. § 32-3292.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Examination Timing
An applicant not previously tested must obtain Board authorization for the requested level; submit an official passing score if previously tested. An authorized applicant has 12 months and at most three attempts, with a one-time 90-day good-cause extension under R4-6-402(D)-(F); failure requires a new application and fee.
Minimum Age
At least 21 years old under A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(2).
Other License
Not currently licensed, registered or certified by a state behavioral-health regulatory entity.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Professional Conduct
Meet A.R.S. § 32-3275(A)(5)-(8); unresolved unprofessional-conduct complaints suspend processing, and the Board may resolve or mitigate deficiencies under subsections B and C.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Temporary pending universal recognition military spouse

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Military Spouse
Married to an active-duty member and accompanying an official permanent change of station to an Arizona military installation. A.R.S. § 32-4302(A) grants this applicant licensure without an examination; that exemption from sitting does not erase the currently offered examinations identified by the implementing requirements. The Board rule asks for proof of national-exam passage and a tutorial certificate. Its residence-proof instruction is stated in R4-6-304(B)(3), while the statute provides this military-spouse alternative.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.
Temporary pending universal recognition resident

All of the following:

Application
Provide all current and previous credential verifications, background/fingerprint documents, required lawful-presence information, application and fee under R4-6-304.
Background
The Board must complete and resolve its background investigation; pending complaints, prior suspension/revocation, serious conduct/criminal history and previous Board denial disqualify under R4-6-306(B).
Compact Restriction
A license issued under A.R.S. § 32-4302 is valid only in Arizona and does not establish eligibility under an interstate compact.
Exam Evidence
Provide proof of the nationally recognized examination accepted for this social-work license level. The Board May 14, 2026 policy provides automatic authorization for good-faith endorsement and universal-recognition applicants who have not yet taken it.
Exam Timing
An applicant who has not already passed must take/pass the required exam within the applicable deadlines; examination failure requires written notice and return of the temporary license. The exam and tutorial requirements here belong to the pending licensure route and are not asserted to precede temporary issuance.
Existing License
Currently licensed in good standing at a substantially equivalent or higher practice level for endorsement, or the same practice level for universal recognition, for at least one year.
Practice Level
Application is for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Recognition Eligibility
Meet A.R.S. § 32-4302(A)(1)-(9): licensing-state verification of its education and applicable experience/supervision standards, required prior exam, good standing, resolved conduct history, no pending investigation and no disqualifying criminal history, plus fees.
Residence
Establish Arizona residence; submit proof of residence under R4-6-304(B)(3).
Temporary Application
Submit the separate temporary application and fee while the underlying application is pending; R4-6-306 permits examination, endorsement and universal-recognition applicants.
Temporary Practice
Direct supervision is required; comply with any restrictions the Board imposes.
Term
Expires one year after issue; the Board cannot extend or grant an additional temporary license based on the same application. Underlying denial or withdrawal also terminates it.
Tutorial
Document completion of the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.

Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial

Practice scope

Inferred from the examination name; the authority has not published an examination outline.

  • Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 32, Chapter 33 — Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 6 — Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Examination sources

ASWB Advanced Generalist Exam

Provider
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered on computer at Pearson test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination (three- and four-option questions) in two 61-question sections, each with a two-hour time limit; scored and pretest questions are mixed together; results reported as pass/fail
Exam questions
122 multiple-choice questions: 110 scored and 12 unscored pretest questions
Time limit
4 hours (two sections, each with a two-hour time limit)
Passing score
Pass/fail; the number of correct answers required varies by exam form and generally ranges from 66 to 78 of the 110 scored questions
Exam fee
US$260 exam registration fee
Examination outline
  • I. VALUES AND ETHICS (35%) (35%)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues related to the practice of social work, including responsibility to clients/client systems, colleagues, the profession, and society
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Professional values and principles (e.g., competence, social justice, integrity, dignity and worth of the person)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality, including limitations of confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, privacy)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Principles and processes of obtaining informed consent
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Social worker self-care principles
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Importance of professional development activities to improve practice and maintain current professional knowledge (e.g., in-service training, licensing requirements, reviews of literature, workshops, on-going supervision, consultation)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Protecting and enhancing client/client system self-determination (e.g., medication, medical treatment, counseling, placement, right to refuse services)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Professional boundaries in the social worker-client/client system relationship (e.g., power differences, influence, privilege, conflicts of interest, self-disclosure, dual relationships)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding documentation (e.g., maintaining client records)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding mandatory reporting (e.g., abuse, threat of harm, impaired professionals, duty to warn)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Impact of governmental policies on service delivery (e.g., local, state, federal legislation and policy)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues related to death and dying
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Responsible billing practices (e.g., managed care, insurance reimbursement, incident to billing)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues in supervision and management
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues related to electronic practice
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Research ethics (e.g., institutional review boards, use of human subjects, informed consent)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding termination
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Accessibility including language, physical, and cultural access (e.g., translation and interpretation, neurodiversity, American Sign Language)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice principles
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectionality on behaviors, attitudes, and identity formation
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Privilege and bias and their impact on client/client systems (e.g., implicit bias, microaggressions)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Cultural impacts of exploitation across marginalized communities (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Power differential and racial privilege (e.g., internalized racial and ethnic inferiority and superiority)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social justice, truth and reconciliation, and restorative practices related to clients/client systems from historically oppressed and marginalized communities
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of globalization, immigration, and refugee or immigration status on clients/client systems and service delivery
  • II. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING (33%) (33%)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of trauma, stressors, violence, and crises on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., intergenerational, historical, and complex)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Family dynamics and functioning and the effects on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Dynamics of interpersonal relationships and relationship development (e.g., family, couples, groups, polyamory)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of poverty on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., social determinants of health)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators of mental and emotional illness throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Biopsychosocial assessment model and related components and factors
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Co-occurring disorders and conditions
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Characteristics of perpetrators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of caregiving on families
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Effects of physical and mental ability throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of out-of-home placement (e.g., hospitalization, foster care, residential care, criminal justice system) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of exploitation across the lifespan (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of aging on the individual and family systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Racial, ethnic, cultural, and spiritual/faith development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of addiction and substance use and abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors influencing self- and body-image (e.g., culture, race, religion/spirituality, age, ability, trauma, gender, sexuality, size)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Typical and atypical physical, cognitive, emotional, and sexual development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors of out-of-home displacement (e.g., homelessness, immigration, and refugee status) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Defense mechanisms and their effects on behavior and relationships
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — The influence and impact of technology, including social media, on client/client-systems (personal and professional)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of urbanization, globalization, environmental hazards, and climate change on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Client/client system competence, self-determination, and self-monitoring techniques (e.g., financial decisions, treatment decisions, emancipation, age of consent, permanency planning)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods, techniques, and instruments for assessing client/client system strengths, resources, needs, and challenges
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of involving clients/client systems in problem identification, problem solving, and intervention planning
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing risk of harm to self and others
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles and techniques of interviewing (e.g., supporting, clarifying, confronting, validating, feedback, reflecting, language differences, use of interpreters)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for assessing resilience and coping abilities
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for obtaining sensitive and/or confidential information (e.g., substance use, sexual abuse)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Indicators of and methods of assessing motivation, barriers, and readiness for change
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing clients’/client systems’ communication skills
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Components and function of the mental status examination
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of incorporating information from records and evaluations (e.g., employment, medical, psychological, school)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Assessing the availability of and determining appropriate community resources
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Factors and processes used in goal planning, treatment planning, triage, and service plans
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Criteria used in the selection of intervention/treatment modalities (e.g., client/client system abilities, developmental level, culture, life stage)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Cultural considerations in the creation of an intervention plan
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Use and side effects of common prescription, over-the-counter, and alternative medications
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Indicators of client/client system readiness for termination
  • III. INTERVENTION AND PRACTICE (32%) (32%)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Strengths-based and empowerment strategies and interventions
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Interdisciplinary and intra-disciplinary team collaboration (e.g., co-therapy, care conference, IEP)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — The social worker’s role in the problem-solving process
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Principles and techniques for building and maintaining a helping relationship (e.g., acceptance, empathy, rapport)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — End of life practice (e.g., continuity of care, hospice, palliative care, stages of death and dying)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Developing formal documents (e.g., grants, proposals, reports, evaluations)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and their impact on social work practice and service delivery
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Permanency planning (e.g., child welfare)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Community organizing, development, and mobilizing community participation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., body language, congruence, feedback)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Limit and boundary setting techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Emotional regulation techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Case management techniques (e.g., case recording, documentation, case presentation)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Methods of teaching coping and other self-care skills to clients
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Evidence-based practices (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Crisis intervention and treatment approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Stress management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Methods and approaches for providing trauma-informed care for various types of trauma (e.g., complex, vicarious)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Contracting and goal-setting techniques (e.g., partializing, measurable objectives)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Methods for engaging and motivating voluntary and involuntary clients/client systems
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Approaches to and methods of advocacy for needed services and resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Principles of active listening and observation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Problem-solving models and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Practice with clients experiencing loss, separation, and grief
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Harm reduction techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Conflict resolution methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Establishing service networks or community resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Discharge, aftercare, wrap-around services, and follow-up
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Anger management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Psychoeducation methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Group work techniques and approaches (e.g., developing and managing group processes and cohesion)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Family therapy models, interventions, and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES (printed in the guidebook as 'IIB.') — Techniques and methods for addiction intervention
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Techniques for evaluating progress and effectiveness of intervention, treatment, and service plans
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods, techniques, and instruments used to evaluate social work practice
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Quality assurance (e.g., program reviews and audits by external sources)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of establishing program objectives and outcomes
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Program evaluation and related impact on services
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of evaluating agency programs (e.g., needs assessment, formative/summative assessment, cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, outcomes assessment)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Basic and applied research design and methods, data collection and analysis methods, and methods to assess reliability and validity in social work research (e.g., objective, subjective, qualitative, quantitative)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Leadership and management techniques
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Methods for creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for safe, inclusive, and a healthy work environment
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Methods for creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures that minimize risk for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Transference and countertransference within supervisory relationships
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervisee’s role in supervision (e.g., identifying learning needs, self-assessment, prioritizing)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervision and consultation models and techniques (e.g., individual, peer, group, case recording)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Organizational development, structure, and functioning (e.g., policies, procedures)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Employee recruitment, training, retention, performance appraisal, evaluation, and discipline
Examination sources

ASWB Bachelors Exam

Provider
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered on computer at Pearson test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination (three- and four-option questions) in two 61-question sections, each with a two-hour time limit; scored and pretest questions are mixed together; results reported as pass/fail
Exam questions
122 multiple-choice questions: 110 scored and 12 unscored pretest questions
Time limit
4 hours (two sections, each with a two-hour time limit)
Passing score
Pass/fail; the number of correct answers required varies by exam form and generally ranges from 66 to 78 of the 110 scored questions
Exam fee
US$230 exam registration fee
Examination outline
  • I. VALUES AND ETHICS (35%) (35%)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues related to the practice of social work, including responsibility to clients/client systems, colleagues, the profession, and society
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Principles and processes of obtaining informed consent
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality, including limitations of confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, privacy)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Professional values and principles (e.g., competence, social justice, integrity, dignity and worth of the person)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Social worker self-care principles
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Importance of professional development activities to improve practice and maintain current professional knowledge (e.g., in-service training, licensing requirements, reviews of literature, workshops, on-going supervision, consultation)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Professional boundaries in the social worker-client/client system relationship (e.g., power differences, influence, privilege, conflicts of interest, self-disclosure, dual relationships)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Protecting and enhancing client/client system self-determination (e.g., medication, medical treatment, counseling, placement, right to refuse services)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding mandatory reporting (e.g., abuse, threat of harm, impaired professionals, duty to warn)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding documentation (e.g., maintaining client records)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Impact of governmental policies on service delivery (e.g., local, state, federal legislation and policy)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues related to death and dying
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues in supervision and management
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Responsible billing practices (e.g., managed care, insurance reimbursement, incident to billing)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues related to electronic practice
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding termination
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice principles
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectionality on behaviors, attitudes, and identity formation
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Accessibility including language, physical, and cultural access (e.g., translation and interpretation, neurodiversity, American Sign Language)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social justice, truth and reconciliation, and restorative practices related to clients/client systems from historically oppressed and marginalized communities
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Cultural impacts of exploitation across marginalized communities (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Privilege and bias and their impact on client/client systems (e.g., implicit bias, microaggressions)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Power differential and racial privilege (e.g., internalized racial and ethnic inferiority and superiority)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of globalization, immigration, and refugee or immigration status on clients/client systems and service delivery
  • II. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING (33%) (33%)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of poverty on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., social determinants of health)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of trauma, stressors, violence, and crises on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., intergenerational, historical, and complex)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of addiction and substance use and abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Family dynamics and functioning and the effects on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Dynamics of interpersonal relationships and relationship development (e.g., family, couples, groups, polyamory)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators of mental and emotional illness throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of out-of-home placement (e.g., hospitalization, foster care, residential care, criminal justice system) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors of out-of-home displacement (e.g., homelessness, immigration, and refugee status) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Co-occurring disorders and conditions
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors influencing self- and body-image (e.g., culture, race, religion/spirituality, age, ability, trauma, gender, sexuality, size)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Characteristics of perpetrators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of caregiving on families
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of exploitation across the lifespan (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Biopsychosocial assessment model and related components and factors
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Effects of physical and mental ability throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Typical and atypical physical, cognitive, emotional, and sexual development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of aging on the individual and family systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Racial, ethnic, cultural, and spiritual/faith development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Defense mechanisms and their effects on behavior and relationships
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — The influence and impact of technology, including social media, on client/client-systems (personal and professional)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of urbanization, globalization, environmental hazards, and climate change on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Client/client system competence, self-determination, and self-monitoring techniques (e.g., financial decisions, treatment decisions, emancipation, age of consent, permanency planning)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing risk of harm to self and others
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles and techniques of interviewing (e.g., supporting, clarifying, confronting, validating, feedback, reflecting, language differences, use of interpreters)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of involving clients/client systems in problem identification, problem solving, and intervention planning
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods, techniques, and instruments for assessing client/client system strengths, resources, needs, and challenges
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for obtaining sensitive and/or confidential information (e.g., substance use, sexual abuse)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for assessing resilience and coping abilities
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Indicators of and methods of assessing motivation, barriers, and readiness for change
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Components and function of the mental status examination
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing clients’/client systems’ communication skills
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of incorporating information from records and evaluations (e.g., employment, medical, psychological, school)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Assessing the availability of and determining appropriate community resources
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Factors and processes used in goal planning, treatment planning, triage, and service plans
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Criteria used in the selection of intervention/treatment modalities (e.g., client/client system abilities, developmental level, culture, life stage)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Cultural considerations in the creation of an intervention plan
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Indicators of client/client system readiness for termination
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Use and side effects of common prescription, over-the-counter, and alternative medications
  • III. INTERVENTION AND PRACTICE (32%) (32%)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Principles and techniques for building and maintaining a helping relationship (e.g., acceptance, empathy, rapport)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — The social worker’s role in the problem-solving process
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Strengths-based and empowerment strategies and interventions
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Interdisciplinary and intra-disciplinary team collaboration (e.g., co-therapy, care conference, IEP)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — End of life practice (e.g., continuity of care, hospice, palliative care, stages of death and dying)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Parenting capacities and skill building
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Permanency planning (e.g., child welfare)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and their impact on social work practice and service delivery
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Community organizing, development, and mobilizing community participation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles of active listening and observation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., body language, congruence, feedback)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods and approaches for providing trauma-informed care for various types of trauma (e.g., complex, vicarious)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Limit and boundary setting techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Case management techniques (e.g., case recording, documentation, case presentation)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Approaches to and methods of advocacy for needed services and resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Evidence-based practices (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for engaging and motivating voluntary and involuntary clients/client systems
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Contracting and goal-setting techniques (e.g., partializing, measurable objectives)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Practice with clients experiencing loss, separation, and grief
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Emotional regulation techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Crisis intervention and treatment approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Stress management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Discharge, aftercare, wrap-around services, and follow-up
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of teaching coping and other self-care skills to clients
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Techniques and methods for addiction intervention
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Establishing service networks or community resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Problem-solving models and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Harm reduction techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Conflict resolution methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Anger management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Task-centered approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Psychoeducation methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Group work techniques and approaches (e.g., developing and managing group processes and cohesion)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Role modeling techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Social change and social planning methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Assertiveness training techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Role play techniques
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Techniques for evaluating progress and effectiveness of intervention, treatment, and service plans
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of evaluating agency programs (e.g., needs assessment, formative/summative assessment, cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, outcomes assessment)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods, techniques, and instruments used to evaluate social work practice
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Organizational development, structure, and functioning (e.g., policies, procedures)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervisee’s role in supervision (e.g., identifying learning needs, self-assessment, prioritizing)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervision and consultation models and techniques (e.g., individual, peer, group, case recording)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Transference and countertransference within supervisory relationships
Examination sources

ASWB Clinical Exam

Provider
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered on computer at Pearson test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination (three- and four-option questions) in two 61-question sections, each with a two-hour time limit; scored and pretest questions are mixed together; results reported as pass/fail
Exam questions
122 multiple-choice questions: 110 scored and 12 unscored pretest questions
Time limit
4 hours (two sections, each with a two-hour time limit)
Passing score
Pass/fail; the number of correct answers required varies by exam form and generally ranges from 66 to 78 of the 110 scored questions
Exam fee
US$260 exam registration fee
Examination outline
  • I. VALUES AND ETHICS (36%) (36%)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality, including limitations of confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, privacy)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues related to the practice of social work, including responsibility to clients/client systems, colleagues, the profession, and society
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Principles and processes of obtaining informed consent
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Professional values and principles (e.g., competence, social justice, integrity, dignity and worth of the person)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Social worker self-care principles
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Importance of professional development activities to improve practice and maintain current professional knowledge (e.g., in-service training, licensing requirements, reviews of literature, workshops, on-going supervision, consultation)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Protecting and enhancing client/client system self-determination (e.g., medication, medical treatment, counseling, placement, right to refuse services)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Professional boundaries in the social worker-client/client system relationship (e.g., power differences, influence, privilege, conflicts of interest, self-disclosure, dual relationships)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding mandatory reporting (e.g., abuse, threat of harm, impaired professionals, duty to warn)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding documentation (e.g., maintaining client records)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Responsible billing practices (e.g., managed care, insurance reimbursement, incident to billing)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues related to death and dying
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues in supervision and management
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Impact of governmental policies on service delivery (e.g., local, state, federal legislation and policy)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding termination
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues related to electronic practice
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Research ethics (e.g., institutional review boards, use of human subjects, informed consent)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice principles
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectionality on behaviors, attitudes, and identity formation
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Accessibility including language, physical, and cultural access (e.g., translation and interpretation, neurodiversity, American Sign Language)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Power differential and racial privilege (e.g., internalized racial and ethnic inferiority and superiority)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Privilege and bias and their impact on client/client systems (e.g., implicit bias, microaggressions)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Cultural impacts of exploitation across marginalized communities (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social justice, truth and reconciliation, and restorative practices related to clients/client systems from historically oppressed and marginalized communities
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of globalization, immigration, and refugee or immigration status on clients/client systems and service delivery
  • II. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING (32% — the heading in the Clinical content outline prints no percentage; page 6 of the guidebook states the Clinical examination will have 32 percent of the questions testing Assessment and Planning) (32%)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of trauma, stressors, violence, and crises on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., intergenerational, historical, and complex)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Family dynamics and functioning and the effects on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Dynamics of interpersonal relationships and relationship development (e.g., family, couples, groups, polyamory)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators of mental and emotional illness throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Co-occurring disorders and conditions
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Biopsychosocial assessment model and related components and factors
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of addiction and substance use and abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of poverty on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., social determinants of health)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors influencing self- and body-image (e.g., culture, race, religion/spirituality, age, ability, trauma, gender, sexuality, size)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Defense mechanisms and their effects on behavior and relationships
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Characteristics of perpetrators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of out-of-home placement (e.g., hospitalization, foster care, residential care, criminal justice system) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of caregiving on families
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of exploitation across the lifespan (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Typical and atypical physical, cognitive, emotional, and sexual development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Effects of physical and mental ability throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of aging on the individual and family systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Racial, ethnic, cultural, and spiritual/faith development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors of out-of-home displacement (e.g., homelessness, immigration, and refugee status) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — The influence and impact of technology, including social media, on client/client-systems (personal and professional)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of urbanization, globalization, environmental hazards, and climate change on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Client/client system competence, self-determination, and self-monitoring techniques (e.g., financial decisions, treatment decisions, emancipation, age of consent, permanency planning)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing risk of harm to self and others
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles and techniques of interviewing (e.g., supporting, clarifying, confronting, validating, feedback, reflecting, language differences, use of interpreters)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of involving clients/client systems in problem identification, problem solving, and intervention planning
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Indicators of and methods of assessing motivation, barriers, and readiness for change
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for assessing resilience and coping abilities
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods, techniques, and instruments for assessing client/client system strengths, resources, needs, and challenges
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for obtaining sensitive and/or confidential information (e.g., substance use, sexual abuse)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing clients’/client systems’ communication skills
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in assessment and common indicators of mental health and brain-related conditions
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Components and function of the mental status examination
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of incorporating information from records and evaluations (e.g., employment, medical, psychological, school)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Assessing the availability of and determining appropriate community resources
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Factors and processes used in goal planning, treatment planning, triage, and service plans
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Criteria used in the selection of intervention/treatment modalities (e.g., client/client system abilities, developmental level, culture, life stage)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Cultural considerations in the creation of an intervention plan
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Use and side effects of common prescription, over-the-counter, and alternative medications
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Indicators of client/client system readiness for termination
  • III. INTERVENTION AND PRACTICE (32%) (32%)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Strengths-based and empowerment strategies and interventions
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Principles and techniques for building and maintaining a helping relationship (e.g., acceptance, empathy, rapport)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Interdisciplinary and intra-disciplinary team collaboration (e.g., co-therapy, care conference, IEP)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — The social worker’s role in the problem-solving process
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — End of life practice (e.g., continuity of care, hospice, palliative care, stages of death and dying)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Parenting capacities and skill building
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and their impact on social work practice and service delivery
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Developing formal documents (e.g., grants, proposals, reports, evaluations)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods and approaches for providing trauma-informed care for various types of trauma (e.g., complex, vicarious)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., body language, congruence, feedback)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles of active listening and observation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Limit and boundary setting techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Crisis intervention and treatment approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Emotional regulation techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Evidence-based practices (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of teaching coping and other self-care skills to clients
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Stress management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Practice with clients experiencing loss, separation, and grief
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for engaging and motivating voluntary and involuntary clients/client systems
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Harm reduction techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Approaches to and methods of advocacy for needed services and resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Psychoeducation methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Contracting and goal-setting techniques (e.g., partializing, measurable objectives)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Problem-solving models and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Techniques and methods for addiction intervention
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Case management techniques (e.g., case recording, documentation, case presentation)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Conflict resolution methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Anger management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Family therapy models, interventions, and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Discharge, aftercare, wrap-around services, and follow-up
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Group work techniques and approaches (e.g., developing and managing group processes and cohesion)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Establishing service networks or community resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Assertiveness training techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Role modeling techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Couples interventions and treatment approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Role play techniques
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Techniques for evaluating progress and effectiveness of intervention, treatment, and service plans
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of establishing program objectives and outcomes
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Program evaluation and related impact on services
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of evaluating agency programs (e.g., needs assessment, formative/summative assessment, cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, outcomes assessment)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Basic and applied research design and methods, data collection and analysis methods, and methods to assess reliability and validity in social work research (e.g., objective, subjective, qualitative, quantitative)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Quality assurance (e.g., program reviews and audits by external sources)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervisee’s role in supervision (e.g., identifying learning needs, self-assessment, prioritizing)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervision and consultation models and techniques (e.g., individual, peer, group, case recording)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Transference and countertransference within supervisory relationships
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Methods for creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures that minimize risk for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Organizational development, structure, and functioning (e.g., policies, procedures)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Fiscal management and resource allocation techniques
Examination sources

ASWB Masters Exam

Provider
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered on computer at Pearson test centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination (three- and four-option questions) in two 61-question sections, each with a two-hour time limit; scored and pretest questions are mixed together; results reported as pass/fail
Exam questions
122 multiple-choice questions: 110 scored and 12 unscored pretest questions
Time limit
4 hours (two sections, each with a two-hour time limit)
Passing score
Pass/fail; the number of correct answers required varies by exam form and generally ranges from 66 to 78 of the 110 scored questions
Exam fee
US$230 exam registration fee
Examination outline
  • I. VALUES AND ETHICS (35%) (35%)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Principles and processes of obtaining informed consent
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues regarding confidentiality, including limitations of confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA, PHI, privacy)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Legal and ethical issues related to the practice of social work, including responsibility to clients/client systems, colleagues, the profession, and society
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Professional values and principles (e.g., competence, social justice, integrity, dignity and worth of the person)
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Social worker self-care principles
    • IA. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES — Importance of professional development activities to improve practice and maintain current professional knowledge (e.g., in-service training, licensing requirements, reviews of literature, workshops, on-going supervision, consultation)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Professional boundaries in the social worker-client/client system relationship (e.g., power differences, influence, privilege, conflicts of interest, self-disclosure, dual relationships)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Protecting and enhancing client/client system self-determination (e.g., medication, medical treatment, counseling, placement, right to refuse services)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding mandatory reporting (e.g., abuse, threat of harm, impaired professionals, duty to warn)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding documentation (e.g., maintaining client records)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Impact of governmental policies on service delivery (e.g., local, state, federal legislation and policy)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues related to death and dying
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues in supervision and management
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Responsible billing practices (e.g., managed care, insurance reimbursement, incident to billing)
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Ethical issues related to electronic practice
    • IB. ETHICAL SERVICE DELIVERY — Legal and ethical issues regarding termination
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social, racial, environmental, and economic justice principles
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and intersectionality on behaviors, attitudes, and identity formation
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Accessibility including language, physical, and cultural access (e.g., translation and interpretation, neurodiversity, American Sign Language)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Privilege and bias and their impact on client/client systems (e.g., implicit bias, microaggressions)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Power differential and racial privilege (e.g., internalized racial and ethnic inferiority and superiority)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Cultural impacts of exploitation across marginalized communities (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Social justice, truth and reconciliation, and restorative practices related to clients/client systems from historically oppressed and marginalized communities
    • IC. DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE — Impact of globalization, immigration, and refugee or immigration status on clients/client systems and service delivery
  • II. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING (33%) (33%)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of trauma, stressors, violence, and crises on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., intergenerational, historical, and complex)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Family dynamics and functioning and the effects on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of poverty on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (e.g., social determinants of health)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Dynamics of interpersonal relationships and relationship development (e.g., family, couples, groups, polyamory)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators of mental and emotional illness throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of out-of-home placement (e.g., hospitalization, foster care, residential care, criminal justice system) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of caregiving on families
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators and impact of addiction and substance use and abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Co-occurring disorders and conditions
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Biopsychosocial assessment model and related components and factors
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Characteristics of perpetrators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Indicators, dynamics, and impact of exploitation across the lifespan (e.g., financial, immigration status, trafficking)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Defense mechanisms and their effects on behavior and relationships
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Effects of physical and mental ability throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors of out-of-home displacement (e.g., homelessness, immigration, and refugee status) on clients/client systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of aging on the individual and family systems
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Factors influencing self- and body-image (e.g., culture, race, religion/spirituality, age, ability, trauma, gender, sexuality, size)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Racial, ethnic, cultural, and spiritual/faith development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Typical and atypical physical, cognitive, emotional, and sexual development throughout the lifespan
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — The influence and impact of technology, including social media, on client/client-systems (personal and professional)
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Impact of urbanization, globalization, environmental hazards, and climate change on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIA. ASSESSMENT CONCEPTS — Client/client system competence, self-determination, and self-monitoring techniques (e.g., financial decisions, treatment decisions, emancipation, age of consent, permanency planning)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles and techniques of interviewing (e.g., supporting, clarifying, confronting, validating, feedback, reflecting, language differences, use of interpreters)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing risk of harm to self and others
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of involving clients/client systems in problem identification, problem solving, and intervention planning
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods, techniques, and instruments for assessing client/client system strengths, resources, needs, and challenges
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for obtaining sensitive and/or confidential information (e.g., substance use, sexual abuse)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for assessing resilience and coping abilities
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Indicators of and methods of assessing motivation, barriers, and readiness for change
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of assessing clients’/client systems’ communication skills
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of incorporating information from records and evaluations (e.g., employment, medical, psychological, school)
    • IIB. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Components and function of the mental status examination
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Assessing the availability of and determining appropriate community resources
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Cultural considerations in the creation of an intervention plan
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Factors and processes used in goal planning, treatment planning, triage, and service plans
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Criteria used in the selection of intervention/treatment modalities (e.g., client/client system abilities, developmental level, culture, life stage)
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Use and side effects of common prescription, over-the-counter, and alternative medications
    • IIC. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES — Indicators of client/client system readiness for termination
  • III. INTERVENTION AND PRACTICE (32%) (32%)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Strengths-based and empowerment strategies and interventions
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Principles and techniques for building and maintaining a helping relationship (e.g., acceptance, empathy, rapport)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — The social worker’s role in the problem-solving process
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Interdisciplinary and intra-disciplinary team collaboration (e.g., co-therapy, care conference, IEP)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — End of life practice (e.g., continuity of care, hospice, palliative care, stages of death and dying)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Parenting capacities and skill building
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Policies, procedures, regulations, and legislation and their impact on social work practice and service delivery
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Permanency planning (e.g., child welfare)
    • IIIA. PRACTICE CONCEPTS — Community organizing, development, and mobilizing community participation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Limit and boundary setting techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., body language, congruence, feedback)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods and approaches for providing trauma-informed care for various types of trauma (e.g., complex, vicarious)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Principles of active listening and observation
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Crisis intervention and treatment approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Emotional regulation techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Approaches to and methods of advocacy for needed services and resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods of teaching coping and other self-care skills to clients
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Practice with clients experiencing loss, separation, and grief
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Methods for engaging and motivating voluntary and involuntary clients/client systems
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Case management techniques (e.g., case recording, documentation, case presentation)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Evidence-based practices (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Stress management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Harm reduction techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Contracting and goal-setting techniques (e.g., partializing, measurable objectives)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Problem-solving models and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Discharge, aftercare, wrap-around services, and follow-up
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Conflict resolution methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Establishing service networks or community resources
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Techniques and methods for addiction intervention
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Psychoeducation methods
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Anger management techniques
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Group work techniques and approaches (e.g., developing and managing group processes and cohesion)
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Family therapy models, interventions, and approaches
    • IIIB. INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES — Social change and social planning methods
    • IIIC. PRACTICE. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Techniques for evaluating progress and effectiveness of intervention, treatment, and service plans
    • IIIC. PRACTICE. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods, techniques, and instruments used to evaluate social work practice
    • IIIC. PRACTICE. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Methods of evaluating agency programs (e.g., needs assessment, formative/summative assessment, cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, outcomes assessment)
    • IIIC. PRACTICE. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH — Basic and applied research design and methods, data collection and analysis methods, and methods to assess reliability and validity in social work research (e.g., objective, subjective, qualitative, quantitative)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervisee’s role in supervision (e.g., identifying learning needs, self-assessment, prioritizing)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Methods for creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures for safe, inclusive, and a healthy work environment
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Methods for creating, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures that minimize risk for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Supervision and consultation models and techniques (e.g., individual, peer, group, case recording)
    • IIID. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION — Transference and countertransference within supervisory relationships
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