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.
Note to Board Approved Supervisors
The Code of Virginia § 54.1-3705 grants the Board of Social Work the power and duty to maintain on the Board's website a list of the names and contact information of persons currently approved by the Board to supervise candidates for licensure as a clinical social worker.
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, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Quarterly Board Meeting
Board Room 2
Fri, Sep 27, 2024 12:30 PM
Board of Social Work Formal Hearing
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Informal Conferences-Agency Subordinate
More information on the Social Work Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Social Work
Email: socialwork@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Teresa Reynolds, MSW, LCSW, Chairperson
