In this video, we guide foreign-trained social workers through the U.S. licensing process, covering state requirements, credential evaluations, and key resources to start your career.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
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Contact Information for State Licensing Boards:
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California: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/applicants/lcsw.html
Florida: https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/
Illinois: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/socialworker.html
Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-social-workers
New Jersey: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw
New York: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index/social-work
Texas: https://bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-social-worker-examiners/
License Map: http://socialworklicensemap.com
Credential Evaluation:
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ISWDRES: https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/scopeandservices/international-degree-review/
Application Instructions: https://tinyurl.com/csweorg
Fee Schedule: https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/scopeandservices/international-degree-review/fee-schedule/
ISWDRES Screening Payment: https://www.cswe.org/products/iswdres-screening-form-fee/
ISWDRES Examples PDF: https://tinyurl.com/iswdres-examples-pdf
National Organizations:
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National Association of Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/
NASW Cultural Competency Standards: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/NASW-Practice-Standards-Guidelines/Standards-and-Indicators-for-Cultural-Competence-in-Social-Work-Practice
MSW Guide: https://www.mswguide.org/
Social Work Overview by Psychology.org: https://www.psychology.org/social-work/
National Exam – ASWB:
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ASWB Login & Registration: https://examregistration.aswb.org/Home/Login
PSI Registration Portal: https://test-takers.psiexams.com/aswb/auth/login
PSI Homepage: https://www.psiexams.com/
ASWB Exam Guidebook: https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ASWB-Exam-Guidebook.pdf
ASWB Practice Test: https://www.aswb.org/exam/getting-ready-for-the-exam/online-practice-test/
PSI Software Tutorial: https://na-nirvana.apec.psiexams.com/1728482246638/index.html
Study Guides and Resources:
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Dawn Apgar Study Guides: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dawn-Apgar-PhD-LSW-ACSW/author/B08TCFXJF8
ASWB Masters Study Guide (Newstone): https://a.co/d/dpwY66y
Study.com Social Work Exam Prep: https://study.com/aswb/aswb-courses.html
Study.com App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.study.app&hl=en_US
Study.com App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/study-com/id1128875336
Online Communities:
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Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/socialwork/
Facebook Group - Social Work Resources & Support: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/WaoizUe9ijCmnFj4/
NASW Joblink: https://joblink.socialworkers.org/
Job & Salary Information:
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ZipRecruiter: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Social-Worker-Salary
State Forms and Info:
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Illinois Application Instructions: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idfpr/renewals/apply/forms/sw.pdf
Massachusetts Transcript Email: [email protected]
Massachusetts CORI Form: https://tinyurl.com/massachusetts-cori-form
English Proficiency Exams:
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TOEFL: https://www.ets.org/toefl.html
IELTS: http://www.ielts.org
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