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Minnesota licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Minnesota Board of Social Work. 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 Minnesota Board of Social Work.
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (or equivalent doctorate) is required for the LICSW, with documentation of 360 hours across six clinical knowledge areas. Verify exact coursework requirements with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Passage of the ASWB Clinical examination is required for LICSW licensure. Verify current requirements with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Documentation of approximately 4,000 hours of supervised clinical practice (within a 4,000-8,000 hour window, reportedly including at least 1,800 direct client-contact hours and about 200 hours of supervision) is required. Verify exact requirements with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
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.
Minnesota has reportedly enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact and is listed among member jurisdictions, with multistate licensure being implemented by the Compact Commission. Confirm current status against swcompact.org and verify with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Minnesota 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 Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
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.