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1. The title of social worker is protected by most states so no one is able to call himself or herself a social worker who does not have appropriate training and government recognition.
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Almost every state has a licensing or regulation law that protects the use of the title "social worker" by use from anyone who is not a social worker.
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All fifty states have laws requiring social workers to be licensed, certified, or registered. The credential guarantees, in the case of title protection laws, the public that the person calling himself or herself a social worker has the proper credentials to help others through social work. "Practice" laws require social work professional credentials to carry out the work social workers do. Although the rules differ from state to state and not all agencies or kinds of social work are covered, there is an increasing trend for every kind of practice to require legal credentials.
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The majority of states provide a social work license for people with bachelor's degrees in social work or with bachelor's degrees plus a specified number of years of experience. A fewstates also license people with associate degrees as social work technicians or as licensed social work associates.
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Voluntary credentials such as membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers has no bearing on whether or not a state grants a social worker a license. Voluntary credentials and licensing credentials often have similar requirements but they do not satisfy each other's requirements. However, in order to obtain the ACSW, a social worker must be legally qualified to practice social work in his or her state at the independent level.
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NASW provides the School Social Work Specialist Credential to those who meet specific criteria and pass an examination.
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Most state licenses require licensed social workers to complete specified numbers of hours of continuing education activities, which are defined by the state licensing authority.
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State licenses do not require membership in professional associations such as NASW. They require adherence to codes of conduct that are similar to the NASW Code of Ethics but licensing and voluntary professional association participation are separate functions.
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In most states, to be eligible for licensing, one must be a graduate of a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
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However, the number of states that allow graduates of unaccredited social work programs to apply for licenses is small and, usually, other states will not recognize a license based on graduation from an unaccredited social work education program.
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10.
Many exams ask questions about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
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11.
Identifying with a profession is part of being a professional. Joining NASW and other organizations in one's specialty areas is a way of maintaining current knowledge about the profession.
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One must have a master's degree and several other qualifications in order to take the ACSW examination and to achieve membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
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It is possible to study for licensing exams. The American Association of State Social Work Boards have study guide booklets available for all their exams. Many states will provide information on the areas covered in the examinations. Professional organizations as well as a number of private corporations offer study guides and seminars to help people prepare for licensing examinations.
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14.
Many social workers are members of AAMFT and some social work education programs provide courses of study that meet many of the requirements of that organization.
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The AAMFT certificate is a voluntary credential. Voluntary credentials and state licenses are totally separate, even though they may have similar qualifications. Receiving recognition from AAMFT does not have any impact on one's license as a marriage and family therapist.
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A license is important and worthwhile, even if one is not required for the immediate job one holds. Another job may become open that requires a license. Many organizations like their professional staff members to be licensed, even if the specific job does not require it.
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17.
It is true that states recognize test scores on the AASSWB examinations. However, states determine their own criteria for passing these examinations and, therefore, a passing score in one state may not qualify as a passing score in another.
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Although some test scores are recognized between states, not all states have reciprocity. States have criteria other than passing scores on tests for licensing--such as requirements for supervised practice after graduation and completion of recognized or accredited educational programs. It is important to check with the state or states in which one hopes to be licensed to determine the exact requirements.
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19.
Many social work licensing examinations, especially at the master's and advanced levels, require knowledge of mental health diagnosis.
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20.
What professionals believe and the ways in which those beliefs affect their behavior is a major consideration in all professions.
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21.
What professionals believe and how they behave are major considerations in all state licensing laws.
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