Become a Social Worker in Indiana
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Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in Indiana, contact the
Indiana Social Work Licensing Board.
Indiana law recognizes two classes of social workers: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW). The requirements are as follows:
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| School |
Program Description |
| University of Denver |
- Research-driven faculty dedicated to making an impact on social problems
- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
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| Fordham University |
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
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| Simmons University |
- Four Clinical Specializations: Child and Family, Trauma and Interpersonal Violence, Mental Health and Addictions, and Health and Aging
- Three program tracks: Traditional, Accelerated, and Extended
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| Case Western Reserve University |
- From Case Western Reserve University’s top-10 ranked School of social work
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks available
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| University of Southern California (USC) |
- Offered by USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, a top-ranked graduate School by U.S. News and World Report
- Features virtual and in-person field education in or near student's own communities
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| Baylor University |
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
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Indiana LCSW Education Requirement: Master of Social Work (MSW) or Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from a CSWE-accredited or approved institution of higher education (MSW must be clinically-oriented)
Indiana LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: Applicants must submit proof of two years experience in the practice of clinical social work in counseling of clients in a clinical setting, as well as proof of at least four hours per month of face-to-face supervision. Both years must have been obtained after applicants obtain the MSW. The experience must be post-baccalaureate, paid, full-time and supervised to qualify as experience. The board may consider part-time experience. (NOTE: 1,500 hours equals one year of experience.) Under no circumstance can this experience requirement be met in less than 12 months. At least 50 percent of the time must have involved providing services directly to clients.
Fee: $50 application fee, $260 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: A social work license (LSW) is required before you can begin getting your supervised experience that is required for licensure as a clinical social worker.
Endorsement: Available through board approval to applicants licensed or certified at an equivalent level in another state
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 20 contact hours of continuing education with 2 hours of ethics continuing education per licensure year (40 hours total) and payment of a $50 renewal fee.
Indiana LSW Education Requirement: Baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) from an institution of higher education that has been accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Indiana LSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Master's Level Examination
Field Requirement: BSW applicants must submit proof of two years experience in the practice of clinical social work in the counseling of clients in a clinical setting, as well as proof of at least four hours per month of face-to-face supervision. The experience must be post-baccalaureate, paid, full-time and supervised to qualify as experience. The board may consider part-time experience if the applicant can verify completion of at least 3,000 hours of post-baccalaureate degree experience. (NOTE: 1,500 hours equals one year of experience.) Under no circumstance can this experience requirement be met in less than 12 24 months. At least 50 percent of the time must have involved providing services directly to clients.
Fee: $50 application fee, $230 ASWB examination fee
Additional Information: None
Endorsement: Available through board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 20 contact hours of continuing education with 2 hours of ethics continuing education per licensure year (40 hours total) and payment of a $50 renewal fee.
In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Indiana, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Indiana can only be reached after earning a Master of Social Work. We are committed to keeping updated information on Indiana 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.
Indiana Social Work Salary
Disclaimer:
Social Worker Salary information is taken from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in Indiana 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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