• Michigan Board of Social Work
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Social Work website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of social work in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.

• Social Work 2009 Board Meetings 

• Social Work Grid for Scope of Practice 

• Social Work Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

• Social Work 2008 Board Meetings 

• Social Work CE Requirements 

• All Social Work licensure/registration requirements can be found under the specific profession's application packet.

• Application for Agencies Interested in Approving Social Work Continuing Education

• Social Work Practice Changes Due to Licensure 

• Public Health Code

• Explanation of Continuing Education Requirements

• Administrative Rules

• Michigan Board of Social Work Members

• Veteran BSW FAQ - When I was a registered social worker, I was trained to do a specific behavioral therapy technique with my clients. Someone told me I could not offer that therapy any more under the new licensing laws. Is that correct?

• Veteran BSW FAQ - What if my employer asks me to do tasks that are legally outside of my scope of practice?

• Veteran BSW FAQ - Why can't I do the same things with my license as a bachelor's social worker as I did before when I was not even registered?

• Veteran BSW FAQ - I do intake interviews and then I provide a diagnosis of the client that is used to determine what treatment the client will be offered. Is that within the scope of a bachelor's social worker?

• Veteran BSW FAQ - As a social worker, I used to lead group therapy sessions. Can I still do that under my bachelor's social work license?

• How long are the Social Worker licenses issued for? Can I renew my license early? How will I know when I need to renew?

• Who needs continuing education?

• How many hours are required? Are there any special requirements?

• What courses are acceptable?

• How can I determine what tasks or functions I can do with my license or registration?

• I have an LLBSW or LLMSW. Am I required to complete continuing education?

• I have just received my limited license master's social worker (LLMSW). What supervision must I have?

• When I am advertising my professional services, how do I indicate my license?

• My supervisor is not a social worker. How can I earn experience towards my license?

• Can any LMSW supervise any LLMSW?

• I am a social services technician. Am I required to complete continuing education?

• How will the State know how many credits I have earned?

• Can CE be earned in any way other than attending seminars?

• If I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor, will this stop me from obtaining a Michigan license?

• What happens if my license expires?

• How do I verify my Michigan license to another state?

• How can I change my name or address?

• I need to verify whether someone has a license. How can I do that?

• How long will you keep my licensure application on file?

• The application asks for the state(s) I have been licensed in and asks for the basis of licensure. What does that mean? What if I'm licensed in more than one state? Do you need verification from all states I have ever held a license in?

• What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

• How long does it take to process my application?

• How long does it take for your office to receive my correspondence?

• Is everything in my file complete? How can I find out what is missing?

• Can I get a list of what would be considered acceptable continuing education?

• Is anyone who does social work type activities exempt from licensure?

• I was certified by the ACSW. Can that be used as documentation for the master's social worker license?

• How does the new legislation impact me as a social work technician?

• The new bill requires completion of continuing education. When will I have to complete that requirement?

• Will there be an increase in the fee for renewal?

• I currently am a registered social worker or certified social worker. What do I have to do to get my license?

• What registrations/licenses are available?

• My renewal date is coming up soon. I know that the license/registration will be valid until the expiration date after I renew. Since I will be moving next year, I only want to renew it for 1 year. Can I do that?

• I have a Master's degree in Social Work, however I do not have the required work experience under a CSW. May I still become a Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker?

• The work experience hours I obtained were out-of-state, but were under the supervision of an MSW. Will those hours count?

• Suspended/Revoked License Reinstatement Application Packet 

• Disciplinary Limited License Reclassification Application Packet 

• Social Service Tech Application Packet 

• Master's Social Worker Application Packet 

• Social Worker Relicensure Application Packet 

• Bachelor's Social Worker Application Packet 

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form