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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Social work regulators meet challenges through temporary changes

May 7, 2020
Having been deemed essential during the COVID-19 public health emergency, social workers are responding to increased client needs in a time of uncertainty and disruption. …
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Joining together to make a difference: Mobility matters during pandemic

March 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged systems that provide help in times of crisis. Regulators may have a role in helping to remove or reduce barriers …
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North Dakota improves social work practice mobility

March 16, 2020
North Dakota recently enacted two new laws that help improve mobility for social workers coming to the state. Motivated by workforce shortages, the legislature used ASWB’s …
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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.
Efia R. Miles, LCSW
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.
Linda Kovalesky-McLaine, LCSW
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.
Amber Holt, LICSW
Submitted online
NASW is committed to working collaboratively with ASWB on the social work mobility initiative for many reasons...
Angelo McClain, Ph.D., LCSW
Angelo McClain, Ph.D., LICSW
CEO
For the Council on Social Work Education, mobility is a workforce issue...
Darla Spence Coffey, Ph.D., MSW
Darla Spence Coffey, Ph.D., MSW
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.
Jackie Schnedler, LCSW
submitted online
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