Alabama - Apply for Social Worker License

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for Social Worker License, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to enter the details and select the state for verification.
3. Click the “File” button and upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Now click the “Continue” button.
5. Pay the prescribed fee in online mode.
6. After completing click the “submit” button.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. Then the application will be processed further.
9. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
10. The applicant will receive the license from the office or through the mail.
11. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Social Worker License, the applicant has to approach the Council on Social Work Education link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The applicant will receive the license from the office or through the mail.
12. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Official Transcripts
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Examination scores
• A fee receipts
• Professional references
• Supervised experience verification
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Address:
P. O. Box 301620
Montgomery, AL 36130-1620
Phone: 334-242-5860 / 888-879-3672
Contact link

Council on Social Work Education
333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone - +1.703.683.8080
Fax - +1.703.683.8099
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for applying for a social work license in the United States

• A bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
• A passing score on the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) exam
• Completion of a supervised field experience
• A criminal background check
• A good moral character

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of a social work license in the United States is two years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Fax
• Date
• Qualification details
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Social Worker license in the United States is a professional credential that allows individuals to practice social work within a specific state.
• Social workers help individuals, families, and communities cope with various social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, providing counseling, support, and resources to improve well-being and promote positive change.

Information which might help

• Obtaining a Social Worker license signifies that a social worker has met the educational, experiential, and ethical standards set by the licensing board or regulatory agency in their respective state.
• The requirements for licensure can vary between states, but generally, they include completing a social work degree from an accredited institution, obtaining supervised experience, passing an examination, and adhering to the professional code of ethics.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• With a Social Worker license, individuals are authorized to assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, connect individuals with appropriate resources, advocate for their clients' rights, and practice within the scope of social work practice defined by their state.