Because the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives states the authority to protect public health and safety, it is not possible for the United …
Is ASWB working on a national license?
September 11, 2023
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
Social work licensure compact enacted in Missouri
July 11, 2023
Missouri governor Mike Parson recently signed SB70, making Missouri the first state to enact the Social Work Licensure Compact. The compact legislation requires adoption by at least seven states before the commission can convene and the compact can begin offering multistate licenses.
Compact language finalized
February 27, 2023
After a successful meeting with the Social Work Compact Document Writing Team and Technical Assistance Group, the Council of State Governments and partners have announced …
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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