The Virginia Board of Social Work consists of a 9-member Board, administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
We regulate Licensed Baccalaureate, Licensed Clinical, and Licensed Master’s Social Workers
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
Documents that provide guidance to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
DHP Healthcare Workforce Data Center Data Launches New Behavioral Health Digital Tool
2023 Findings Show Virginia’s Behavioral Healthcare Professionals are Increasingly at or Near Retirement Age as Efforts Ramp Up to Better Reflect Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Practitioners
Update to the application process
To expedite the processing of new ONLINE applications for licensure or registration, applicants can now upload the required supporting documents.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Informal Conferences-Agency Subordinate
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 10:00 AM
Music Therapy Advisory Board Meeting
Training Room 1
Thu, Jul 11, 2024 1:00 PM
Board of Social Work Regulatory Committee Meeting
Training Room 1
More information on the Social Work Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Social Work
Email: socialwork@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Canek Aguirre, Citizen Member, Chairperson
