In order to practice social work in Maryland or to refer to oneself as a social worker, an individual must be licensed by the Maryland>Board of Social Work Examiners. To practice clinical social work in Maryland, an individual must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical level.

There are two ways to apply for licensure 1) by examination and 2) by endorsement.

There are four license types in Maryland:

• LBSW- Licensed Bachelor Social Worker – BSW
• LMSW- Licensed Masters Social Worker – MSW
• LCSW- Licensed Certified Social Worker – MSW/LGSW
• *plus at least 2 years of SW experience under the supervision of a LCSW or LCSW-C
• LCSW-C– Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical - MSW/LGSW
• *plus at least 2 years of clinical SW experience under the supervision of a LCSW-C

To apply online:
CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE APPLICATIONS PAGE

OR

If you would like to apply by paper

 

To request a paper application only: Send a message to the email listed below

Be sure to indicate LBSW or LMSW or LCSW or LCSW-C

Gloria.Hammel@maryland.gov