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Idaho licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). 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 Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).
Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. Verify current requirements with the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (DOPL).
Passage of the ASWB Clinical examination is required for LCSW licensure. Verify current requirements with the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (DOPL).
Approximately 3,000 hours of supervised clinical social work experience completed over roughly 2-5 years, reportedly with at least half of supervision provided by an LCSW and a substantial portion (about 1,750 hours) in direct client contact. Verify current requirements with the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (DOPL).
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.
Idaho has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact and does not appear on the swcompact.org member roster. Verify current compact status with the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (DOPL).
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 Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).
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.