Become a Social Worker in Idaho
Table of Contents
- Idaho Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Idaho Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Idaho Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
- Idaho Social Work Salary
Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in Idaho, contact the Idaho Social Work Licensing Board.
Idaho law recognizes three classes of social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW). The requirements are as follows:
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- 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
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- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
Idaho LCSW
Idaho LCSW Education Requirement: A master’s degree or doctorate from any college or university approved by the Idaho State Board of Occupational Licenses
Idaho LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: A total of 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience accumulated in no less than two years is required for MSWs seeking licensure as clinical-level practitioners. No less than 50 percent must be provided by a licensed clinical social worker registered as a supervisor; 1,750 hours must be of direct client contact involving treatment in clinical social work and 1,250 hours involving assessment diagnosis and other social work.
Fee: $70 application fee; $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: One Professional reference is required for application
Endorsement: $90 endorsement fee
License Renewal: $90 renewal fee; continuing education requirement includes 20 hours a year (except for first year), with at least one hour of training in professional ethics; continued education over 20 hours a year may be carried over for the following renewal period
Idaho LMSW
Idaho LMSW Education Requirement: A master’s degree or doctorate from any college, university approved by the Idaho State Board of Occupational Licenses
Idaho LMSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master’s Level Examination
Field Requirement: A total of 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience accumulated in no less than two years is required for MSWs seeking licensure as independent practitioners.
Fee: $70 application fee; $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: One professional reference is required for application.
Endorsement: $90 endorsement fee
License Renewal: $80 renewal fee; continuing education requirement includes 20 hours a year (except for first year licensee), with at least one hour of training in professional ethics; continued education over 20 hours a year may be carried over for the following renewal period.
Idaho LBSW (Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker)
Idaho LBSW Education Requirement: A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from any college or university approved by the Idaho State Board of Occupational Licenses
Idaho LBSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Bachelor’s Level Exam
Field Requirement: A total of 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience accumulated in no less than two years is required for BSWs seeking licensure as independent practitioners.
Fee: $70 application fee; $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: One professional reference is required for application.
Endorsement: $90 endorsement fee
License Renewal: $80 renewal fee; ; continuing education requirement includes 20 hours a year (except for first year licensee), with at least one hour of training in professional ethics; continued education over 20 hours a year may be carried over for the following renewal period
In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Idaho, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Idaho can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online MSW program. We are committed to keeping updated information on Idaho 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.
Idaho Social Work Salary
| Idaho Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $49,420 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $57,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $42,400 |
| All Other Social Workers | $70,970 |
| 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 Idaho is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 08/27/2018.
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- 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.