A social worker is a highly trained, licensed professional.  The Social Work licensure protects the public by ensuring that social workers possess the proper education

and training to provide ethical and compotent services.  Social Work licensure is a requirement by each state and must be met to attain a state license.

 

The Tennessee chapter of the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) provides the rules and regulations related to Social Work licensure in the state of

Tennessee.

 

ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards). Information is also provided about getting a license in another state or province

 

Social Workers can be licensed as:

 

LBSW		Licensed Bachelor's of Social Work
LMSW		Licensed Master's of Social Work
LCSW		Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LSSW		Licensed School Social Work (State of TN)
LAPSW		Licensed Advanced Practioner Social Worker