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1) Key New Jersey Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates
The next renewal date is 8/31/2024 (Renew on or before 8/30/2024)
The New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) issues licenses and certifications for a two-year (biennial) period. The current period is 09/01/2022 – 08/31/2024.
Licensees and certificate holders shall notify the board, in writing, within 30 days of any change in the address on file with the board and shall specify whether the address is a residence or employment address. You can update your address with the board here. Note: the US Postal Service does not forward license/certification renewal applications to your new address. Review: Subchapter 9, 13:44G-9.1
For additional Social Work license renewal information please visit: New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners or email them at: [email protected]
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2) New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
An applicant for a biennial license or certification renewal shall complete the applicable continuing education credits as follows:
- An LCSW shall complete a minimum of 40 credits of continuing education, of which at least 20 of the 40 credits shall be in courses or programs directly related to clinical practice; of the remaining 20 credits, five credits shall be related to ethics, and three credits shall be in the subject area of social and cultural competence. If the LCSW earns more than 40 credits during a biennial period, the LCSW may carry a maximum of eight surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.
- An LSW shall complete a minimum of 30 credits of continuing education, five of which must be related to ethics and three of which shall be in the subject area of social and cultural competence. If the LSW earns more than 30 credits during a biennial period, the LSW may carry a maximum of six surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.
- A CSW shall complete a minimum of 20 credits of continuing education, five of which must be related to ethics and three of which shall be in the subject area of social and cultural competence. If the CSW earns more than 20 credits during a biennial period, the CSW may carry a maximum of four surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period.
- If an applicant initially obtains a license or certificate within the second year of a biennial license period, the applicant shall complete not fewer than one-half of the minimum required credits of continuing education.
- A CSW or LSW shall complete three credits in ethics-related courses and two credits in the subject area of social and cultural competence. An LCSW shall complete at least 10 of the 20 credits in programs which directly relate to clinical practice and, of the remaining 10 credits, three shall be in ethics-related courses and two shall be in the subject area of social and cultural competence.
- A licensee shall complete at least three of the prescribed contact hours of continuing education as required by (a) above in the subject area of social and cultural competence. For the purposes of this subsection, social and cultural competence includes, but is not limited to, an understanding of the cultural context of relationships; issues and trends in a diverse society related to such factors as culture, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, mental and physical characteristics, education, family values, religious and spiritual values, socioeconomic status; and unique characteristics of individuals, couples, families, ethnic groups and communities.
- Commencing with the biennial renewal period beginning on September 1, 2018, a licensee shall complete at least one of the prescribed contact hours of continuing education as required by (a) above in topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
Learn more about Continuing Education requirements here: NJ Continuing Education Requirements
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3) FAQs – New Jersey Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs
Q: What are the key renewal dates for New Jersey Social Work licensure, and what is required for address changes?
A: The next renewal date for New Jersey Social Work licensure is August 31, 2024, and renewals must be completed on or before August 30, 2024. The licensure period is biennial, with the current period being from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2024.
Licensees must notify the Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) in writing within 30 days of any change in their address, specifying whether it is a residence or employment address. This is crucial as the US Postal Service does not forward license/certification renewal applications.
Q: What are the Continuing Education requirements for different Social Work certifications in New Jersey?
A: The Continuing Education (CE) requirements in New Jersey vary based on the type of Social Work certification:
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) must complete a minimum of 40 credits, with 20 related to clinical practice, 5 in ethics, and 3 in social and cultural competence. They can carry over a maximum of 8 surplus credits.
Licensed Social Workers (LSWs) need 30 credits, including 5 in ethics and 3 in social and cultural competence, with a maximum carryover of 6 surplus credits.
Certified Social Workers (CSWs) are required to complete 20 credits, with 5 in ethics and 3 in social and cultural competence, and can carry over up to 4 surplus credits. Additionally, all licensees must complete at least 3 credits in social and cultural competence, and starting September 1, 2018, at least one credit in topics concerning prescription opioid drugs.
Q: Can excess Continuing Education credits be carried over to the next biennial period, and what are some resources for meeting these CE requirements?
A: Yes, excess Continuing Education credits can be carried over to the next biennial period. The maximum carryover allowed is 8 credits for LCSWs, 6 credits for LSWs, and 4 credits for CSWs.
To meet your CE requirements, Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet New Jersey’s requirements. Agents of Change is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
4) Conclusion
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About the Instructor, Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing Continuing Education for Social Workers for more than 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created Agents of Change Continuing Education to help Social Workers stay up-to-date on the latest trends, research, and techniques.
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