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North Dakota licenses Clinical Social Workers through the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. 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 North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
Master's or higher degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program (or Canadian equivalent). Verify exact education requirements with the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.
ASWB Clinical level examination, which must be completed within one year of filing the application. Verify exam requirements with the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.
3,000 hours of supervised post-master's clinical social work experience completed within a 4-year period, including required face-to-face clinical supervision (with the first portion supervised by an LCSW). Verify exact hours and supervision rules with the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.
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.
North Dakota has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact (member listing per swcompact.org; enacted 2025), though multistate licenses are not yet being issued during the implementation period. Verify current status and effective date with swcompact.org and the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.
North Dakota 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 North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
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.