Become a Social Worker in Connecticut
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- Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Connecticut Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Connecticut Social Work Salary
- Connecticut Social Work Scholarships
Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in Connecticut, contact the Connecticut Social Work Licensing Board.
Connecticut law recognizes one class of social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The requirements are as follows:
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- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
Connecticut LCSW
Connecticut LCSW Education Requirement: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
Connecticut LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: 3,000 hours of post-graduate social work experience, including a minimum of 100 hours of supervised by a licensed clinical or certified independent social worker
Fee: $315 application fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: None
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 15 continuing education contact hours (with exception of first license period) and payment of a $195 renewal fee.
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Connecticut LMSW
Connecticut LMSW Education Requirement: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
Connecticut LMSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: 3,000 hours of post-graduate social work experience, including a minimum of 100 hours of supervised by a licensed clinical or certified independent social worker
Fee: $220 application fee; $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 15 continuing education contact hours and payment of a $195 renewal fee.
In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Connecticut, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Connecticut can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online MSW program. We are committed to keeping updated information on Connecticut social work licensure policies available to you.
Disclaimer: There may be additional methods of certification that have not been covered here. Please contact your state social work licensing department for more information. Last updated 08/22/2018.
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Connecticut Social Work Salary
| Connecticut Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $67,780 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $69,840 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,800 |
| All other Social Workers | $61,000 |
| Salary Increase from BSW to MSW | +$9,000 |
Disclaimer: Social Worker Salary information is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in Connecticut is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 08/22/2018.
Additional scholarship information is available on the national page of social work scholarships.
Sponsored Online Social Work Programs
- Join the #16 ranked Howard University School of Social Work1
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Research-driven faculty dedicated to making an impact on social problems
- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
Licensure information including requirements, renewals, and fees were retrieved as of August 2018. Information may have changed since, check with the state’s board of licensing for more information.