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Oregon licenses Clinical Social Workers through the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (BLSW). 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 Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (BLSW).
Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Pass the ASWB Clinical examination and the Oregon-specific rules/laws examination. Verify current exam requirements with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Post-master's supervised clinical experience (Board guidance reflects roughly 3,500 hours, including a substantial direct-client-contact component and at least 100 hours of clinical supervision) completed over a minimum period of about two years. Verify exact hour totals, direct-contact minimums, and supervision requirements with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers.
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.
Oregon does not appear on the list of jurisdictions that have enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact at swcompact.org, and no confirmed pending status was located from official sources. Treat as not a member and verify current status with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers and swcompact.org.
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 Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (BLSW).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (BLSW).
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.