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Maine licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation). 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 Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).
MSW (or doctoral degree) from a CSWE-accredited program is required for the LCSW. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Passage of the ASWB Clinical examination is required for clinical (LCSW) licensure. Verify current requirements with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Approximately 3,200 hours of post-MSW supervised clinical social work experience completed over at least two years is reportedly required. Verify exact hours, timeframe, and supervision rules with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
The state has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. Once the compact is operational, eligible clinical social workers will be able to obtain the authority to practice (in person and via telehealth) across participating states without a separate full license in each one. Enacting states are still standing up the compact commission and may not yet be issuing privileges.
Maine has reportedly enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact and is listed among member jurisdictions; multistate license issuance is being phased in by the Compact Commission. Confirm current status against swcompact.org and verify with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Maine has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact. 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 Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation).
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.