Paperwork may be a daunting necessity. But for a social worker making a move or adding a license in a new jurisdiction, filling out forms …
Paperwork tamed: Mobility resources for licensed social workers, updated for 2020
January 7, 2020
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.
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Electronic practice: Reviewing regulations
December 18, 2019
Why is mobility important to social workers who practice electronically? If practice crosses jurisdictions, then the social worker must follow the laws in both places. …
Why doesn’t ASWB support interjurisdictional compacts to facilitate social work mobility?
December 2, 2019
Ask an expert: Why doesn’t ASWB support interjurisdictional compacts to facilitate social work mobility?
About our expert: Jennifer Henkel, LCSW, is ASWB’s senior director of member …
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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