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Alaska licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners. The clinical license generally requires a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program, a period of post-degree supervised clinical experience, and a passing score on the ASWB Clinical examination. Verify current licensing, Social Work Licensure Compact, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
A master's or doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program is generally required for the LCSW. Verify current education requirements with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
Applicants must generally pass the ASWB Clinical examination. Verify current examination requirements with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
Reportedly two years / approximately 3,000 hours of supervised clinical social work experience including about 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision by an LCSW, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist, with experience completed within roughly 10 years before applying. Verify the exact hours, direct-contact minimum, and supervision rules with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
The state has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. Social workers must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and any compact privilege held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
Alaska is not listed among the enacted member jurisdictions on swcompact.org as of mid-2026, so it is treated as not a Compact member. Verify current compact status with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
License portability may be available by endorsement and, where the state participates, through the Social Work Licensure Compact. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Clinical social work licensing laws, board rules, education and examination requirements, Social Work Licensure Compact participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state social work licensing board.