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==Procedure==
'''Apply by Mail: ''' 
#To Apply for Social Worker License, the applicant has to approach the Council on Social Work Education [https://www.cswe.org/about-cswe/ link]
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following [https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/LCSW/LCSWLicVerifpdf.pdf link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
#The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $315.00
#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.
#Then the application will be processed further.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#The applicant will receive the license from the office or through the mail.
#This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*A completed application form [https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/LCSW/LCSWLicVerifpdf.pdf link]
*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==
'''Connecticut Department of Public Health''' 
'''A'''ddress: 
Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section 
410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 APP 
P.O. Box 340308 
Hartford, CT 06134-0308 
Phone: (860) 509-7603 
Fax: (860) 707-1984 
email: oplc.dph@ct.gov 
Contact [https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/PLIS/Contact-the-Practitioner-Licensing-and-Investigations-Section 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 - info@cswe.org 
Contact [https://www.cswe.org/about-cswe/ 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 applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of $315.00

 
==Validity==
*The validity of a social work license in the United States is two years.

 
==Documents to Use==
*A completed application form [https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/practitioner_licensing_and_investigations/plis/LCSW/LCSWLicVerifpdf.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

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

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==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==
*For more information [https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Socialworker/LCSW-Licensing-Requirements link]

 
==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==
[https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Socialworker/Social-Work-Licensure Link] 

 
==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.

 

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