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
June 14, 2021
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
Another mobility tool for social work: ASWB to lead compact development
May 27, 2021
Since 2013, ASWB has worked toward the goal of easing practice mobility for social workers.
ASWB members—the regulatory boards in states and provinces across the United …
Is ASWB working on a national license?
March 25, 2021
Because the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives states the authority to use regulation to protect public health and safety, it is not possible …
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. 
Submitted online
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.
submitted online
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. 
Submitted online
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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