Continued Competency Requirements for License Renewal. Due to the high volume of emails and telephone calls received regarding continuing education, staff has been instructed to direct all callers to the website. Licensees must use their professional judgment to determine if their continuing education coursework meets the requirements of Regulation 18VAC140-20-105. With respect to any providers seeking Board approval, please be advised that the Board does not approve any pending CE. Your attendees will need to determine if the CE meets the requirements of Regulation 18VAC140-20-105.

Important Information Regarding Changes in Supervision Requirements. Effective November 26, 2008, all supervised experiences, regardless of practice setting, begun after that date, must be registered with the Board. Click here to view changes to Social Work regulations. (word .doc) Click here to read the updated FAQ's regarding Supervision

Report on Practice of Social Work - as required by HB1146, the Board has completed its report on whether the education and training of social workers and the current exemptions from requirements of licensure are adequate to protect the public. Public comment on the report was accepted through January 5, 2009.

Credentials Review. Credentials Review is held monthly. Complete applications must be in the Board office at least 2 weeks prior to the review date in order to be considered for that month's review. The review dates for 2009 are: January 14, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16. The review dates are subject to change.

Please note that Virginia Law on confidentiality of records of licensed mental health providers in custody and visitation cases (Section 20-124.3:1) was repealed by the 2008 General Assembly.

Online Licensing - Licensees can now renew a license, change an address and request a duplicate license online.

Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - More information...
The Adult Protective Services Program at the Virginia Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new online educational opportunity for mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or incapacitated individuals. This online training course has been developed for, and with the assistance of, mandated reporters and APS professionals to assist mandated reporters in understanding adult abuse and their responsibilities as mandated reporters. Read More...(word .doc)