California Social Work License
There is only one social work license in California, a LCSW, which requires an
MSW from an accredited social work program. *California does not require a license to be employed as a social worker, only to perform psychotherapy.
NASW Documents Explaining the LCSW License Process
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Web Resources
NASW-CA Chapter CE Courses
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Online Law and Ethics Coursework
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CA law and ethics coursework?
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NASW-CA Customer Service
Email questions to
lorapierce@naswca.org
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