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Who We Are

The Virginia Board of Social Work consists of a 9-member Board,  administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.

What We Do

We regulate Licensed Baccalaureate, Licensed Clinical, and Licensed Master’s Social Workers

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License Lookup

Search and verify licenses in Virginia.

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Supervisor Information

 Information about Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervision

Handbook

License Handbook

Learn about the licensure process for the Board of Social Work

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Apply for a License

Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.

Laws and Regulations

Review state laws and regulations that apply to health professionals.

Guidance Documents

Documents that provide guidance to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations.

Renew License

Health Professionals who are licensed in Virginia can renew their licenses online.

File a Complaint

The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.

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Case Decisions

Recent case decisions by the Board.

Featured News

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.

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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.

 

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Upcoming Events

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Informal Conferences-Agency Subordinate

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Quarterly Board Meeting
Board Room 1

Fri, Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM
Board of Social Work Informal Conferences-Agency Subordinate

More information on the Social Work Calendar Page.

Important Information For Active Duty Service Members, Veterans & Military Spouses
Suicide Prevention

Virginia Board of Social Work
Email: socialwork@dhp.virginia.gov
Jaime Hoyle, Executive Director
Teresa Reynolds, MSW, LCSW, Chairperson