Wisconsin LCSW & MFT Licensure

Step 1: Attain MSW from a CSWE-accredited Social Work program

make sure to include supervised field training with 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience including 500 hours of face-to-face client contact

Step 2: Earn your Educational and Supervised Work Experience

Then, once you have your MSW, complete 3,000 hours of clinical social work experience within a 2 year period, supervised by a board-approved CLCSW

1,000 of these hours must be face-to-face clinical work with patients/clients, including DSM diagnosis and treatment
Approved clinical settings for gaining this experience can be outpatient mental health clinics and inpatient treatment facilities

Once your hours are completed, fill out the Wisconsin social work board’s state application

Step 3: Register and Study for the ASWB Clinical Level Exam with TDC!

Once hours are approved, register for the Clinical Level exam ASWB and schedule your exam appointment with Pearson VUE
Then, sign up with TDC’s LCSW Exam Prep: ASWB Clinical Level Exam to pass with confidence!

Pre-licensure - Social workers in WI have the same CE requirements as Licensed Social workers.

License Renewal

Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years by February 28 of each ODD year
Total Hours Required: 30 hours
Must include:

4 hours Ethics

Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE

Step 1: Earn Your Degree

Master’s in MFT or related field from COAMFTE- or Board-approved school
(Must include a supervised clinical practicum or internship, with a minimum of 700 hours, including 280 direct client contact hours)

Step 2: Accrue Supervised Clinical Experience

Completion of 3,000 hours of post-degree work experience as an MFT

At least 1,000 hours must be face-to-face client contact
Must be completed with a training license

Step 3: Pass 2 Required Exam

Apply to take the AMFTRB National MFT Exam
Exam fee $365
Sign up for TDC’s AMFTRB National MFT Exam Prep course and study with confidence!
After passing the written exam, Tennessee requires an oral examination administered by a committee approved by the board.

Step 4: Apply for LMFT Licensure

Submit supervised hours
AMFTRB exam results
Submit official transcripts
Pay licensure application fee $75

CE Requirements for Wisconsin MFTS

License Renewal

Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
Total Hours Required: 30 hours
Must include:

4 hours ethics
30 hours online allowed

Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE

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