Describe the criteria required to earn an LCSW in your state.

Background Info:
Licensure represents the ability to practice under the title of social worker. Each state regulates the profession and sets the requirements to be licensed to practice in that state. Even when regulations vary, all states require licensed social workers to have graduated from a CSWE–accredited program and pass the national ASWB exam. This assures that those who receive the title of “social worker” have met the criteria developed to demonstrate proficiency in meeting the demands associated with the profession. This is referred to as “title protection,” and protecting the title means that individuals not appropriately trained for the profession cannot call themselves a social worker.
In this Discussion, you research the licensure requirements in your state and share them with your colleagues. Sharing the various states’ requirements can be useful should you be planning a relocation, or if you have ever worked in this or a related profession in another state.
To Prepare:
Research the criteria for assuming a social work license in your state or country. You will want to research the regulations put forth by your state’s licensing board.
Consider the benefits offered by title protection and maintenance of licensure standards.
For help with this discussion the Library recommends the following:
For students in the United States, the simplest way to find out about your state’s requirements for becoming a licensed social worker is to search GoogleLinks to an external site..
Enter your state and licensing board. For example, Illinois social work licensing board.
The following websites may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location:
Social Work Licensure MapLinks to an external site. (United States)
Social Work Student and Professional Related OrganizationsLinks to an external site.
National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.
For international students, search GoogleLinks to an external site. for your Country’s or region’s National Association of Social Workers. For example Kenya National Association of Social Workers.
The following website may also be helpful in finding social worker requirements in your location:
International Federation of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.
ASSIGNMENT:
Post response to the following:
Identify the types of social work licenses available in your state (New Jersey).
Describe the criteria required to earn an LCSW in your state. Specifically,
What are state requirements for education?
How many hours of post-MSW practice are required?
How many hours of supervision are required?
How much does it cost for initial licensure?
Describe the criteria to maintain an LCSW in your state. Specifically,
How often do you need to renew your license?
How much does it cost to renew a license?
How many continuing education credits are required?
What, if any, specific education hours are required (e.g., suicide, ethics, substance use, cultural competence)?
Explain the benefits for licensure and title protection.

Sidenote: Please use the state of New Jersey to complete the assignment, thank you.

References:
National Association of Social Workers. (2021). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social WorkersLinks to an external site.. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English.aspx
National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.). History of the NASW code of ethicsLinks to an external site.. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/History
Sewpaul, V., & Henrickson, M. (2019). The (r)evolution and decolonization of social work ethics: The global social work statement of ethical principlesLinks to an external site.. International Social Work, 62(6), 1469–1481. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872819846238
Mathias, J. (2015). Thinking like a social worker: Examining the meaning of critical thinking in social workLinks to an external site.. Journal of Social Work Education, 51(3), 457–474. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2015.1043196
Association of Social Work Boards. (n.d.). Laws and regulations databaseLinks to an external site.. https://www.aswb.org/regulation/laws-and-regulations-database/
Grise-Owens, E., Owens, L. W., & Miller, J. J. (2016). Recasting licensing in social work: Something more for professionalismLinks to an external site.. Journal of Social Work Education, 52(sup1), S126–S133. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2016.1174641
Monahan, M. J. (2016). The challenges and benefits of becoming a licensed social workerLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/extras/social-work-month-project-2016/the-challenges-and-benefits-of-becoming-a-licensed-social-worker/#:~:text=Most%20licensure%20laws%20protect%20both,and%20four%20protect%20practice%20only
Walden University. (2016, 2021). The NASW code of ethics [Video]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com/






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