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1) Key Nebraska Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates
The next renewal date is 9/1/2024 (Renew on or before 8/31/2024)
- The expiration date is September 1 of even-numbered years.
CMSW or CSW: Anyone may provide “social work” activities/services. Social Work activities do not require certification (or licensure); however, you must be certified in Nebraska in order to represent yourself as a Social Worker in Nebraska.
Social Work is the professional application of Social Work values, knowledge, principles, and methods in all areas of social work practice. CSW’s cannot practice privately, independently, or autonomously and cannot provide mental health services.
Other relevant credentials issued by Nebraska:
- Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP) is a person who needs to obtain 3,000 hours of supervised experience in mental health practice in Nebraska.
- Provisional Certification as a Master Social Worker (PCMSW) is a person who needs to obtain 3,000 hours of supervised experience in Social Work in Nebraska.
- Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner includes diagnosis and treatment of major mental illness/disorders, without supervision or consultation.
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioner does NOT include: Diagnosing major mental illness or disorder except in consultation with a licensed independent mental health practitioner, qualified physician or licensed clinical psychologist.
Licensure Renewal Fees
- Master Social Worker (with LMHP or LIMHP): $50
- Master Social Worker (without LMHP or LIMHP): $125
- Social Worker: $125
- Provisional Mental Health Practitioner: $125
- Provisional Master Social Worker (without PLMHP): $125
Agents of Change Continuing Education offers Unlimited Access to 150+ CE courses for one low annual fee to meet Nebraska’s requirements for Continuing Education credits.
2) Nebraska Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
- CE Requirement: 32 clock hours
- All licensees and certificate holders must complete at least 4 hours of CE in ethics each renewal period.
- LIMHPs must complete at least 6 hours of CE relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each renewal period.
Learn more about Continuing Education requirements here: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services or email the department with any questions at: [email protected]
Agents of Change Continuing Education is a great way to meet Nebraska’s CE requirements and track your completed CEUs, with over 150 courses that meet these requirements!
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
3) FAQs – Nebraska Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs
Q: What are the key dates for Nebraska Social Work Licensure Renewal?
A: Renewal Date: The next renewal date for Nebraska Social Work Licensure is September 1, 2024. It’s important to renew on or before August 31, 2024.
Expiration Date: Licenses expire on September 1 of every even-numbered year.
Licensure Requirements: Certification is required to represent oneself as a Social Worker in Nebraska.
Q: What are the different types of mental health credentials issued in Nebraska?
A: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP): Requires 3,000 hours of supervised mental health practice experience in Nebraska.
Provisional Certification as a Master Social Worker (PCMSW): Requires 3,000 hours of supervised Social Work experience in Nebraska.
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP): Allows for the diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses/disorders without supervision.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP): Does not include diagnosing major mental illnesses or disorders except in consultation with qualified professionals.
Q: What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for Social Workers in Nebraska?
A: CE Hours: All licensees and certificate holders need to complete 32 clock hours of Continuing Education (CE) each renewal period.
Ethics Requirement: At least 4 hours of CE in ethics is mandatory for every renewal period.
Special Requirement for LIMHPs: Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners must complete at least 6 hours of CE relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each renewal period.
Resources for CE: Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet Nebraska’s CE requirements. Regulatory boards have the final say on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
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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