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Missouri licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Missouri Committee for Social Workers (Division of Professional Registration). 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 Missouri Committee for Social Workers (Division of Professional Registration).
An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program is required for the LCSW. Verify exact degree and clinical coursework requirements with the Missouri Committee for Social Workers.
Passage of the ASWB Clinical examination is required for LCSW licensure. Verify current requirements with the Missouri Committee for Social Workers.
Approximately 3,000 hours of supervised clinical social work experience over at least 24 months (and reportedly within 48 consecutive months) is required; candidates may reportedly sit for the exam after about 2,250 hours and 18 months of supervision. Verify exact requirements with the Missouri Committee for Social Workers.
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.
Missouri 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 Missouri Committee for Social Workers.
Missouri 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 Missouri Committee for Social Workers (Division of Professional Registration).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Missouri Committee for Social Workers (Division of Professional Registration).
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.