Practice mobility has been a priority for ASWB since 2014 when it became a strategic goal. But even in its earliest days four decades ago, …
The ASWB exams: Powerful mobility tools
May 11, 2022
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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Be part of the social work compact development process!
March 10, 2022
Less than a year after ASWB was selected to lead the development of a social work licensing compact, intended to enhance social work practice mobility …
PROfile untangles licensure for electronic social work providers
February 25, 2022
There is no question that the electronic practice of social work—like all telehealth practice—has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. And it appears that electronic …
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... 
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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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