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FAQ’s About Licensing 1. I have a LSW but it expires on June 30, 2004. How do I renew it? You should have received a
renewal notice in the mail from the Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).
If you did not, then they do not have your current address and you need to
contact them to correct your address. To contact DCCA: Address: DCAA-PVL, P.O.
Box 3469, Honolulu, Hi 96801, Attn: SW, Phone (808)586-2693, Email:
[email protected]
2. I have a LSW and want to get the
LCSW that goes into effect on July 1, 1004. Do I need to renew my LSW? If you cannot complete the requirements for the LCSW by July 1, 2004 then “yes” you will need to renew your LSW and then apply for the LCSW when you have completed those requirements. 3.
I have a LSW and want to get the LCSW, do I have to submit transcripts again? 4. How do I show proof of having 3000 hours of clinical experience under supervision? If you have the QCSW or DCSW, your must request that a letter of verification be sent directly from NASW (national) to DCCA. You can email your request to: [email protected] If you have a BDC, you must request that a letter of verification be sent directly from ABE to DCCA. Information about ABE can be found at: http://www.sbecsw.org/ If you do not have a QCSW, DCSW or BCD and was supervised by a clinical social worker, you can have your supervisor complete, sign and notarize the form that is provided in the LCSW application. Make sure that the clinical hours have met the requirements in #3 under "licensing requirements" in the application. If you were supervised by a psychiatrist, psychologist or advanced practice nurse, you have until June 30, 2009 to count supervision by these professions. You need to have them complete, sign and notarize the supervision form that is in the LCSW application form. Make sure that the clinical hours have met the requirements in #3 under “licensing” requirements” in the application. 5. I have a license from another state that also required 3000 hours of clinical experience. Can I submit a letter from that state’s licensing board to verify the completion of 3000 hours? No. DCCA will not accept a letter from another licensing board to verify completion of 3000 hours of clinical supervision because our licensing law is specific about how those hours should be divided. You will need to complete the supervision form provided with the LCSW application or get a QCSW. 6. How do I sign up to take the clinical exam? After July 1, 2004- You need to submit an application for the LCSW first. After that has been received by DCCA, they will send you an application for the ASWB clinical level exam. 7. When are licensing exams given? Licensing exams are now computerized so they can be taken anytime you can schedule available computer time at the testing center. There are testing centers on Oahu, Maui and Hilo. 8. When is the next licensing preparation course? Currently , NASW has been offering licensing
preparation courses twice a year, usually around the time students are
graduating with the BSW or MSW degrees. You are able to access licensing
preparation materials from:
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