![]() ![]() The Intermediate, Clinical, and Advance Examinations are only administered to persons holding a Master's of Social Work Degree or higher from an accredited, board approved college or university. All levels of examinations must be approved by the Board. Additionally, applicant must have practiced for two years under appropriate supervision in the field of specialization in which the applicant will practice.ĪLL APPLICANTS FOR ALL LEVELS OF LICENSURE MUST SATISFACTORILY PROVE TO THE BOARD THAT HE/SHE IS A PERSON WHO MERITS THE PUBLIC TRUST.Īny person, holding a Social Worker’s degree applying to become a Social Worker is required to take an examination at three levels: Bachelors, Masters, or Clinical. Social Worker: Applicant must have a baccalaureate degree in Social Work or Social Welfare Program from a college or university approved by the Board or a baccalaureate degree in another field with two years of experience in a social work capacity.Ĭertified Social Worker: Applicant must have a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and approved by the Board.Ĭertified Independent Social Worker: Applicant must have a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and approved by the board. Social Worker Associate: Applicant may have a baccalaureate degree in a non-Social Work field or an associate of arts degree in the Human Services from a junior college, college or university approved by the Board. Three (3) 2x2 passport size photos of applicant.Two professional references as to the applicant's current occupational level and to applicant's experience in the social work field. ![]() Official college transcript identifying courses and degrees in the field of social work should be sent directly from the institution.Applicants are granted the initial temporary license and one temporary license renewal, after which applicant must successfully complete the social worker's examination to be duly licensed in the Virgin Islands.Īpplications must be completed entirely and legible. Temporary Licenses are issued for six (6) months. To assure that everyone in the practice of social work is licensed and adhere to the established uniformed and coordinated procedures.Īll permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis March 1 to February 27/28 and expires exactly two years from the calendar year and month in which the license is issued. To promote high standards of professional performance for persons in the practice of social work. To set standards of qualifications, education, training and experience for the practice of Social Work. Application for Social Worker Licensure and ExamĪpply for or Renew a Board Certified Professional License ![]()
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