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New Mexico licenses Clinical Social Workers through the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (Regulation and Licensing Department). 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 New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (Regulation and Licensing Department).
Degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program (MSW for the independent clinical level). Verify exact education requirements with the NM Board of Social Work Examiners.
ASWB Clinical examination, plus a New Mexico jurisprudence requirement. Verify exam requirements with the NM Board of Social Work Examiners.
Reported as 3,600 hours of licensed master's-level supervised social work experience accumulated over no more than 60 months, supervised by an LISW/LCSW (or other Board-approved clinical professional). Verify exact hours and supervision rules with the NM Board of Social Work Examiners.
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.
New Mexico 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 NM Board of Social Work Examiners.
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 New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (Regulation and Licensing Department).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (Regulation and Licensing Department).
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.