Earn Your Missouri Social Work License
Are you interested in getting your Missouri social work license? By getting your social work license in Missouri, you’ll be joining approximately 5,162 other social workers in providing the residents of Missouri with quality mental health services. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide for obtaining your social work license in Missouri. While we work hard to keep our information up-to-date, it’s best to get in touch with the Missouri Committee for Social Workers at (573) 751-0885 to make sure you’re headed in the right direction.
8 Steps for Obtaining Your Missouri Social Work License:
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Qualify for the Master’s Level Exam.
Obtain a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE approved or accredited college or university.
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Apply for the Master’s Level Exam.
Complete the State Application.
Make sure to review your completed application. Missing dates and signatures are the most common reasons applications are delayed. And don’t forget to include the check!
Once you are cleared, register for the LMSW exam with the ASWB.
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Prepare for the Master’s Level Exam.
Pick an exam date and make your test appointment at Pearson VUE.
Use our complete study system for the ASWB LMSW Exam. We cover the essential topics and supply the thinking strategies you’ll need to figure out the right answer. We provide an organized, step-by-step approach so you won’t waste your time trying to figure out what to study. Coaches who recently passed the exam are available to answer any questions while you prepare. Our materials are developed by social workers who passed the social work licensing exam with over 90% correct. We recommend studying 4-8 weeks with our program.
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Pass the Master’s Level Exam and obtain your LMSW.
Congratulations! Now you can start earning your hours for the LCSW Exam.
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Qualify for the Clinical Exam.
Complete the Registration of Supervision and Contract for Supervision and submit to the Committee for Social Workers BEFORE starting your clinical hours.
Complete 3,000 hours of clinical experience over a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
Obtain four hours of face-to-face supervision every four weeks.
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Apply for the Clinical Exam.
Complete the State Application.
Make sure to review your completed application. Missing dates and signatures are the most common reasons applications are delayed. And don’t forget to include the check!
You'll have to pass the ASWB LCSW exam to get your Missouri Social Work License. So once you are cleared, register for the LCSW exam with the ASWB.
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Prepare for the Social Work Clinical License (LCSW) Exam and obtain your LCSW.
Pick an exam date and make your test appointment at Pearson VUE.
Use our complete study system for the ASWB LCSW Exam. We cover the essential topics and supply the thinking strategies you’ll need to figure out the right answer. We provide an organized, step-by-step approach so you won’t waste your time trying to figure out what to study. Coaches who recently passed the exam are available to answer any questions while you prepare. Our materials are developed by social workers who passed the social work licensing exam with over 90% correct. We recommend studying 4-8 weeks with our program.
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Pass the Clinical Level Exam and obtain your LCSW.
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Congratulations! What an accomplishment. We wish you all the best in your career as a licensed clinical social worker.