Maine Social Work License Requirements
In the tables below are consolidated information for social work licenses in Maine. Social Work Supervisor.com has summarized this information to make it simple for social workers to understand.
All information presented can be found at the Maine State Board of Social Work Examiners. We review and update our social work license information for Maine on a periodic basis.
Maine LCSW and CSW-IP
In Maine the clinical licenses are the Certified Social Worker-Independent Practice (CSW-IP) and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The qualification for these are listed in the tables below.
Maine License
Requirements
- Degree needed to qualify for each license. IMPORTANT: Degree must be from a school accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.Degree Requirement
- License required to qualify for the next license level: You must have this license to qualitfy for the next license.Base License/Certification Requirement
- Paid clinical work experience needed to qualify for the license.Clinical Hour Requirement
- IMPORTANT: Most state social work boards require minimum standards for supervisors. At Social Work Supervisor.com we require that supervisors attest they meet state requirments before they can list with us. Clinical Supervisor Required
- Required supervision time with supervisorClinical Supervision Requirements
- Required Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam to qualify for the license. Clinical Exam Requirements
- State social work board license application fee.Application Fee
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam fee Exam Fee
- After the exam is passed this is the fee paid to the board to get your licenseLicense Fee
- Period in which your license is valid before you must renew.Renewal Period
- Number of continuing education units (called CEUs or CEs) required for license renewalContinuing Education Requirements
- Fee paid to the board for license renewalRenewal Fee
- State Boards review and change license information on a regular basis. Stay up to date by clicking "receive updates" directly to the right. Free State Board Monitoring Service
Maine
CSW-IP
- Masters or Doctorate Degree in Social Work
- LMSW
- None
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - Ongoing with Social Work Clinical work
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Clinical ExamClinical ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine SW Board
- $260 to ASWB
- $125 to the Maine SW Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 hours of CEU's during renewal period
- $125 to the Maine SW Board
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Maine
LCSW
- Masters or Doctorate Degree in Social Work
- CSW-IP
- 2 years paid social work experience
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - 96 hours direct supervision at a ratio of 4 per month-1 per week
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Clinical ExamClinical ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine SW Board
- $260 to ASWB
- $125 to the Maine SW Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 hours of CEU's during renewal period
- $125 to the Maine SW Board
- Get License Updates Newsletter Sign Up - License and Certification Updates
Maine LMSW and LMSW-CC Licenses
In Maine the two master’s level credentials are the Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW) credential and the Licensed Masters Social Worker- Clinical Conditional (LMSW-CC). Upon graduation the LMSW can be applied for through the Maine Social Work Board. The information is summarized in the table below.
Maine License
Requirements
- Degree needed to qualify for each license. IMPORTANT: Degree must be from a school accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.Degree Requirement
- License required to qualify for the next license level: You must have this license to qualitfy for the next license.Base License Requirement
- Paid clinical work experience needed to qualify for the license.Clinical Hour Requirement
- IMPORTANT: Most state social work boards require minimum standards for supervisors. At Social Work Supervisor.com we require that supervisors attest they meet state requirments before they can list with us. Clinical Supervisor Required
- Required supervision time with supervisorClinical Supervision Requirements
- Required Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam to qualify for the license. Clinical Exam Requirements
- State social work board license application fee.Application Fee
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam fee Exam Fee
- After the exam is passed this is the fee paid to the board to get your licenseLicense Fee
- Period in which your license is valid before you must renew.Renewal Period
- Number of continuing education units (called CEUs or CEs) required for license renewalContinuing Education Requirements
- Fee paid to the board for license renewalRenewal Fee
- State Boards review and change license information on a regular basis. Stay up to date by clicking "receive updates" directly to the right. Free State Board Monitoring Service
Maine
LMSW-CC
- Masters in Social Work
- LSW
- Holding Certification while under supervisor for LMSW
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - Must be under supervison while employed as a Social Worker
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Masters ExamMasters ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine SW Board
- $260 to ASWB
- $100 to the Maine SW Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 CEU's during the renewal period
- $100 to the Maine SW Board
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Maine
LMSW
- Masters in Social Work
- LMSW-CC
- 3200 clinical hours full time or 6400 part time experience
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - Full time work: 96 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week : Part time work: 192 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Masters ExamMasters ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine SW Board
- $260 to ASWB
- $100 to the Maine SW Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 CEU's during the renewal period
- $100 to the Maine SW Board
- Get License Updates Newsletter Sign Up - License and Certification Updates
Maine LSW Social Work License
In Maine the Licensed Social Work (LSW) credential is the entry level license for the master’s degree but can also be acquired with a bachelor’s degree. The information is summarized in the table below.
Maine License
Requirements
- Degree needed to qualify for each license. IMPORTANT: Degree must be from a school accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.Degree Requirement
- License required to qualify for the next license level: You must have this license to qualitfy for the next license.Base License Requirement
- Paid clinical work experience needed to qualify for the license.Clinical Hour Requirement
- IMPORTANT: Most state social work boards require minimum standards for supervisors. At Social Work Supervisor.com we require that supervisors attest they meet state requirments before they can list with us. Clinical Supervisor Required
- Required supervision time with supervisorClinical Supervision Requirements
- Required Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam to qualify for the license. Clinical Exam Requirements
- State social work board license application fee.Application Fee
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam fee Exam Fee
- After the exam is passed this is the fee paid to the board to get your licenseLicense Fee
- Period in which your license is valid before you must renew.Renewal Period
- Number of continuing education units (called CEUs or CEs) required for license renewalContinuing Education Requirements
- Fee paid to the board for license renewalRenewal Fee
- State Boards review and change license information on a regular basis. Stay up to date by clicking "receive updates" directly to the right. Free State Board Monitoring Service
Maine
LSW with BA/BS
- Bachlores in Social Work
- LSX
- 3200 hours
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW, CSW-IP, LMSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - Full time work: 96 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week : Part time work: 192 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Bachelors ExamBachelors ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- $230 to ASWB
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 CEU's every renewal period
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
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Maine
LSW with BSW
- Masters in Social Work
- LSX
- 3200 hours
- Click here to find a Social Work Supervisor in your areaMaine LCSW, CSW-IP, LMSW
Find Maine Social Work Supervision - Full time work: 96 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week : Part time work: 192 hours direct supervision Ratio: 4 per month-1 per week
- Click here for specific information on the ASWB Masters ExamMasters ASWB Exam
More information for this Social Work Exam - $50 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- $230 to ASWB
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 CEU's every renewal period
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- Get License Updates Newsletter Sign Up - License and Certification Updates
Maine LSX License
In Maine the Licensed Social Worker-conditional can be applied for with a bachelor’s degree and is the entry level Maine Social Work License. This information is listed in the table below.
Maine License
Requirements
- Degree needed to qualify for each license. IMPORTANT: Degree must be from a school accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.Degree Requirement
- License required to qualify for the next license level: You must have this license to qualitfy for the next license.Base License Requirement
- Paid clinical work experience needed to qualify for the license.Clinical Hour Requirement
- IMPORTANT: Most state social work boards require minimum standards for supervisors. At Social Work Supervisor.com we require that supervisors attest they meet state requirments before they can list with us. Clinical Supervisor Required
- Required supervision time with supervisorClinical Supervision Requirements
- Required Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam to qualify for the license. Clinical Exam Requirements
- State social work board license application fee.Application Fee
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam fee Exam Fee
- After the exam is passed this is the fee paid to the board to get your licenseLicense Fee
- Period in which your license is valid before you must renew.Renewal Period
- Number of continuing education units (called CEUs or CEs) required for license renewalContinuing Education Requirements
- Fee paid to the board for license renewalRenewal Fee
- State Boards review and change license information on a regular basis. Stay up to date by clicking "receive updates" directly to the right. Free State Board Monitoring Service
Maine
LSX
- Bachelors of Arts or Sciences
- None
- 2 years post graduate experience
- None
- None
- None
- $50 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- No test
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
- Every 2 years
- 25 CEU's per renewal period
- $70 to the Maine State Social Work Board
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Maine Social Work License Applications and Questions
Application Forms for Social Work License in Maine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Application
Licensed Certified Social Worker Independent Practice (CSW-IP): Application
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW): Application
Licensed Masters Social Worker Conditional Clinical (LMSW-CC): Application
Licensed Social Worker (LSW): Application
Licensed Social Worker Conditional (LSX): Application
Maine Social Work Board
35 State House Station
Augusta , ME 04333
(207) 624-8603