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South Carolina licenses Clinical Social Workers through the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (SC LLR). 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 South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (SC LLR).
Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; an LMSW license is generally required before applying for the LISW-CP, and specific clinical/ethics coursework may be required. Verify exact degree and coursework requirements with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Pass the ASWB Clinical examination. Verify current exam requirements with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Post-LMSW clinical practice under Board-approved clinical supervision (Board guidance reflects roughly 3,000 hours over at least two years, including a face-to-face direct clinical supervision component). Verify exact hour totals, time limits, and supervision requirements with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
Legislation to join the Social Work Licensure Compact has been introduced or is in progress in this state but has not yet been enacted into law. Until enactment, social workers must hold this state’s own license to practice here.
South Carolina has passed Social Work Licensure Compact legislation but with material language changes, so it is not currently counted among the enacted member jurisdictions at swcompact.org and may need to amend its legislation before joining. Treat as pending and verify current status with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners 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 South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (SC LLR).
Telehealth social work practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (SC LLR).
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.