
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Must
Attend
Council on Social Work Education
Approved Program
Must Graduate With
MSSW, DSSW, or PhD in Social Work
Get License
Apply To
Complete Supervision
Take Exam
Get License
Passed the Exam!
Mail the following documents to KY SWB:
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ASWB Unofficial Score Report
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Official Transcripts (Refer to Approval Letter)
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Supervised Experience Documentation Form
Licensure Fee: $200 for three years
ASWB Exam Requirement
CSW: Clinical Level
Exam Fee: $260
2019 National Pass Rate: 74.2%
Supervision Requirements
KY Board of Social Work
125 Holmes Street, Suite 210
Frankfort, KY 40601
Office: (502) 564-2350
Fax: (502) 696-8030
Kentucky Public institutions with
a CSWE Approved SW Program
University of Louisville
University of Kentucky
Kentucky State University Morehead State University Murray State University
Northern KY State University Eastern Kentucky University Western Kentucky University
Application Requirements
Apply at the KY SWB Website
Minimum Education: MSSW or Higher Post Graduate Practice Experience: 2 Years
Board Approved Supervision: 200 Hours 100 Individual/ 100 Group
Application Fee: $25
Application will be reviewed and Exam
Approval Letter will be sent to the applicant.
Total CSW Licensure Cost
Application Fee: $25
Testing Fee: $230
Licensure Fee: $125
Total Cost: $380
Total LCSW Licensure Cost
Application Fee: $25
Testing Fee: $260
Licensure Fee: $200
Total Cost: $485
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