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Mississippi licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. 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 Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required for the LCSW. Verify exact degree and clinical coursework requirements with the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Passage of the ASWB Clinical examination is required for LCSW licensure. Verify current requirements with the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Post-MSW supervised clinical social work experience is required for the LCSW. Verify the exact number of hours, timeframe, and supervision requirements with the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
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.
Mississippi 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 Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Mississippi 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 Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
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.