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Nevada licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. 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 Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. Verify exact education requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
ASWB Clinical examination (or a Board-accepted alternate exam). Verify exam requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
Generally a minimum of 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised experience, with a substantial portion (reported as ~2,000 hours) in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and at least 1,000 hours supervised by a Board-approved LCSW. Verify exact hours and supervision rules with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers and NRS 641B.
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.
Nevada has not enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact and does not appear on the swcompact.org member list as of June 2026. Verify current status with swcompact.org and the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
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 Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers.
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.