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1) Key Wyoming Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates
In Wyoming, the licensure and credentialing process for Social Workers involves several steps and requirements. Here’s a detailed overview:
Credentials Available
- Certified Social Worker (CSW)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Application: Submit the CSW application to the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board with a $300 fee.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB bachelor’s or master’s level exam (fee: $230).
- Supervision: Practice under supervision with an approved supervision agreement.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Application for Provisional License: Submit a Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) application with a $150 fee.
- Supervised Experience: Accumulate 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, with at least 1,200 hours in direct client contact.
- Supervision: Complete at least 100 hours of supervision.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB clinical or advanced generalist exam (fee: $260).
- Full Licensure Application: Submit an application with an additional $200 fee after completing provisional requirements.
Licensure Renewal
- Frequency: Every two years, due by the licensee’s birthdate.
- Continuing Education: 45 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics and 3 hours in suicide assessment or intervention.
- Renewal Fee: Typically $75.
Fees Summary
- CSW Application Fee: $300
- PCSW Application Fee: $150
- LCSW Application Fee (final stage): $200
- ASWB Exam Fees: $230 for CSW; $260 for LCSW
- Renewal Fee: $75 every two years
For more information, you can visit the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board’s official page here and the NASW Wyoming chapter here.
Agents of Change Continuing Education offers Unlimited Access to 150+ CE courses for one low annual fee to meet Wyoming’s requirements for Continuing Education credits.
2) Wyoming Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
Agents of Change Continuing Education is a great way to meet Wyoming’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 – Wyoming Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs
Q: What are the specific continuing education (CE) requirements for Social Workers in Wyoming?
A: To maintain licensure, Social Workers in Wyoming must complete 45 hours of continuing education every two years.
Out of these 45 hours, at least 3 hours must be dedicated to ethics and another 3 hours to suicide assessment or intervention. The courses must be approved by an organization recognized by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) like Agents of Change Continuing Education, and all 45 hours can be completed through home study programs.
Q: How do I renew my Social Work license in Wyoming, and what is the cost involved?
A: Social Work licenses in Wyoming need to be renewed every two years, aligned with the licensee’s birthdate. To renew your license, you must submit proof of completing the required continuing education hours. The renewal fee is typically $75.
Additional information and renewal forms can be found on the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board website.
Q: What are the steps to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming?
A: To become an LCSW in Wyoming, you must follow these steps:
- Education: Obtain a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Provisional License: Apply for a Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) license by submitting the necessary forms and a $150 fee.
- Supervised Experience: Complete 3,000 hours of supervised clinical work, with at least 1,200 hours of direct client contact, and 100 hours of supervision.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB clinical or advanced generalist exam (exam fee: $260).
- Full Licensure: Apply for full licensure with an additional $200 fee after completing the provisional requirements.
Resources for CE: Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet Wyoming’s CE requirements. Regulatory boards have the final say on courses accepted for continuing education credit.