Are you passionate about helping others and considering a career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wyoming? Whether you're just starting out or seeking reciprocity from another state, this guide will walk you through the application process.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Examination Instructions
To get started, you'll need to review Chapters 9 and 12 of the Board's Rules for specific requirements. Here's a handy checklist to ensure you have everything in order:
- Legibly Completed Application Form with Original Signature: Mail the application form to the address provided. You will receive an email confirmation within 7-10 business days after your application and fee have been received.
- $393 Application Fee: This includes $39 for a background check and $4 for an NPDB check. Make your payment to the State of Wyoming. Note that all fees are non-refundable.
- Proof of Lawful Presence: Submit a completed form and a copy of a document from LIST A or copies from LIST B and C as proof of lawful presence. Ensure the name on your application matches your proof of legal presence. If your name has changed, provide a copy of the legal document that allowed for the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree).
- Fingerprint Cards: Include 2 copies of the FD-258 fingerprint card. Fingerprints must be completed within six months of submission.
- Official Transcript: Have your school send official transcripts of your Master's degree directly to the Board Office by mail or email.
- Verification and Evaluation of Supervised Experience (VESE): Your supervisor must submit the VESE form directly to the Board Office by mail, fax, or email.
- Official Exam Score Report: Request the testing agency (ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, etc.) to send your official exam score to Wyoming.
- State License/Certification Verification (if applicable): Request an Official Verification to be sent directly to the Wyoming Board Office from any jurisdiction where you hold or have held a license or certification. If your jurisdiction does not send official verifications, include a note to this effect with a printout of your license information from their website.
- Professional Disclosure Statement: Include a copy of the Professional Disclosure Statement you will use once licensed by the Board. Guidelines are found in the Disclosure Statement Requirements document.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email if you have provided a valid email address. This email will also provide a status update. Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed by an Application Review Committee, which generally takes 2-3 weeks in addition to the 3-5 weeks for the background check. Following approval, your license materials will be mailed to the preferred mailing address you provided.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Reciprocity Instructions
If you are already a licensed clinical social worker in another state, you can apply for reciprocity in Wyoming. The requirements are similar to those for licensure by examination:
- Legibly Completed Application Form with Original Signature: Mail the application form to the address provided. You will receive an email confirmation within 7-10 business days after your application and fee have been received.
- $393 Application Fee: This includes $39 for a background check and $4 for an NPDB check. Make your payment to the State of Wyoming. Note that all fees are non-refundable.
- Proof of Lawful Presence: Submit a completed form and a copy of a document from LIST A or copies from LIST B and C as proof of lawful presence. Ensure the name on your application matches your proof of legal presence. If your name has changed, provide a copy of the legal document that allowed for the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree).
- Fingerprint Cards: Include 2 copies of the FD-258 fingerprint card. Fingerprints must be completed within six months of submission.
- Official Transcript: Have your school send official transcripts of your Master's degree directly to the Board Office by mail or email.
- Official Exam Score Report: Request the testing agency (ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, etc.) to send your official exam score to Wyoming.
- State License/Certification Verification: Request an Official Verification to be sent directly to the Wyoming Board Office from any jurisdiction where you hold or have held a license or certification. If your jurisdiction does not send official verifications, include a note to this effect with a printout of your license information from their website.
- Professional Disclosure Statement: Include a copy of the Professional Disclosure Statement you will use once licensed by the Board. Guidelines are found in the Disclosure Statement Requirements document.
As with licensure by examination, you will receive a confirmation email if you have provided a valid email address. This email will also provide a status update. Once your file is complete, it will be reviewed by an Application Review Committee, which generally takes 2-3 weeks in addition to the 3-5 weeks for the background check. Following approval, your license materials will be mailed to the preferred mailing address you provided.
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