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MC - Licensed Master Social Worker, Conditional Clinical

This license is for Master Social Workers who are engaged in clinical practice who have not yet completed the consultation hours required for LCSW (independant licensure).

"Licensed Master Social Worker, Conditional (Clinical)" means a person who has received a MSW Conditional (Clinical) license from the board. This licensee may perform all of the functions of the LMSW license; engage in psychosocial evaluation, including diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders, with required consultation; and provide clinical consultation to LSWs, Social Work students, other professionals practicing related professions and paraprofessionals engaging in related activities. A LMSW, Conditional (Clinical) must receive four (4) hours a month of consultation (no more than 25% in a group setting) by a LCSW while practicing social work in a clinical setting. A LMSW Conditional (Clinical) may not engage in private clinical practice unless permitted under 32 MRSA, Chapter 83, Section 7053, subsection 1.

How to apply

Fees
  • License fee of $70
  • Application fee of $25
  • Criminal History Records Check Fee of $21
Please make your checks payable to: "Maine State Treasurer".
Term
  • Biennial
Requirements
  • A completed Application for Licensure;
  • Official transcript of an earned MSW degree from a CSWE accredited institution;
  • Proof of a passing score for the required examination (Intermediate/Masters);
  • Three current letters of professional recommendation written within the past year, two of which must be from LCSW, LMSW, or CSW-IPs or Master Social Workers licensed in another state; and
  • Documentation on the form provided by the Board of intent to provide clinical consultation signed by the LCSW or CSW-IP engaged as the consultant (Agreement to Provide Consultation Form).
FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE

If you are currently licensed in another state and are applying for licensure in Maine, you must submit all of the required documentation (as listed above) as well as the items listed below:

  • A copy of the state or county licensure act under which the applicant is licensed;
  • A copy of the applicant's social work license;
  • A completed verification of licensure form.

 

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Renewal fees and information

Fees

  • $70
Please make your checks payable to: "Maine State Treasurer".
Requirements
  • A late fee of $50 is assessed for licenses renewed after the license expiration date.
  • A person who submits an application for renewal more than 90 days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants and is required to reapply with an original license application, documentation and fees.
  • Renewal applications are mailed approximately 60 days prior to the license expiration date.
  • Continuing Education: 25 hours of continuing education pursuant to board rules.
  • Completed and signed verification of consultation form.

 

Last Updated: September 29, 2011

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  • State Board of Social Worker Licensure
  • 35 State House Station
  • Augusta, ME 04333-0035
  • phone: (207) 624-8674
  • fax: (207) 624-8637
  • TTY: (888) 577-6690
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