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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Another mobility tool for social work: ASWB to lead compact development

May 7, 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 …
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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 …
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Electronic practice: Reviewing regulations, updated for 2021

March 2, 2021
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. …
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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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