When disaster strikes, local resources are not always enough to meet community needs. What is true for supplies, labor, and money is also true for …
May I help you? Providing services in an emergency
August 16, 2019
The world is moving fast, and you’re moving with it. What about your social work license? Whether you want to move to a new state, practice across a border in a nearby jurisdiction, or meet virtually with clients using electronic practice, you’ll need a new license.
News
Why doesn’t the United States have a national social work license?
July 24, 2019
Ask an expert: Why doesn’t the United States have a national social work license?
About our expert: Dale Atkinson is a partner with the Illinois law …
Recent mobility progress: How jurisdictions are making social work practice mobility a reality
July 2, 2019
ASWB’s member boards agree that social work practice mobility is a goal worth achieving. And many already have laws, regulations, and rules in place that …
Testimonials
Mobility…will allow practitioners like me to be able to reach marginalized folks and those discouraged or traumatized by traditional behavioral health or social service models/settings. 
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I can't even have a phone conversation [with clients out of state on temporary military duty] as their therapist with any of these people in a crisis. ...This severely impacts my ability to work with my clients and their ability to get better.
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It doesn't seem right to put up barriers to social workers who move across state lines or would like to practice with people in hard to reach areas. It ends up being a barrier to both the social worker and the client. 
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NASW is committed to working collaboratively with ASWB on the social work mobility initiative for many reasons... 
CEO
For the Council on Social Work Education, mobility is a workforce issue... 
President and CEO
My husband can move with his job, but I have to stop and look at licensing requirements and how long it will take for me to get a new license as we think about relocation.
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