Licensed Clinical Social Worker - FAQ

How can I find out if they have credentials?

Visit the License Lookup , click on and select from the Credential Type, type in the last name or credential number to search.

How can I file a complaint?

Go to File a Complaint and follow the steps.

How can I find out if there is discipline or other orders affecting a credential holder?

Visit the Reports of Decisions and type in their name in the Search window.

Can credentials be transferred from other States/Countries?

The Social Worker Section may grant a reciprocal credential, to an applicant who pays the required fee and provides evidence of holding a current credential as a clinical social worker in good standing in another state if the requirements in the other state are substantially equivalent to Wisconsin's requirements.

Will my supervised clinical practice hours from another state count towards my hourly requirement for the LCSW?

Supervised clinical social work hours obtained in another state may not be accepted towards the 3000 hour requirement unless they were accrued under a Wisconsin issued advanced practice or independent social worker credential.

 

People Trained Outside the United States: Contact the Department for more information.

How long does it take to make a determination to provide credentials?

By law an original completed application for a credential shall be reviewed within 60 business days after having been received. An application is considered completed when all materials necessary to make a determination on the application and all requested materials have been received.