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ASU School of Social WorkNew ASU GraduatesPreparing forArizona LicensurePower Point presentation prepared byJosefina Ahumada, LCSWASU SSW Faculty Revised March 31, 2016Please note that this Power Point presentation isintended to be an instructional guide for newASU graduates interested in social worklicensure. This is not an official AzBBHE notice.
ArizonaClinical Social Workers in thestate of Arizona areregulated by theBoard of Behavioral HealthExaminers (BBHE)
HistoryArizonaThe Arizona Board of Behavioral HealthExaminers was established by law in 1989 tocertify professionals in the fields of SocialWork, Professional Counseling, Marriage andFamily Therapy, and Substance AbuseCounseling. The first certificates were issuedin November of 1990 and in 2000 there wereover 5800 professionals certified.Licensure was established in 2004.Source: http://azbbhe.us/
The BBHEArizonaThe Board consists of eight professional and fourpublic members appointed by the governor toserve three-year terms.Four Academic Review Committees, one for eachdiscipline. Members are also appointed by thegovernor to review and determine thequalifications of applicants.Source: http://azbbhe.us/
AzBBHECounselingMarriage &FamilyAZ anceAbuseBoard of BehavioralHealth ExaminersSocial Work CounselingExecutive DirectorMarriage/Family TherapySub Abuse Counseling4 public membersAcademic ReviewCommittees
What does Arizona licensureregulate?The Arizona licensure law is a "practiceact" that restricts the practice ofpsychotherapy to behavioral healthprofessionals (clinical social workers,professional counselors,marriage/family therapist, andsubstance abuse counselors).
Psychotherapy“Means a variety oftreatment methodsdeveloping out of generallyaccepted theories abouthuman behavior anddevelopment. “ Practice of Behavioral HealthARS 32-3251
Who is exempted fromArizona licensure? Currently licensed, certified or regulatedbehavioral professionals (for examplepsychologists, psychiatrists). Any student, intern or trainee. Non-Arizona resident professionals Performs svcs for 90 days of service or lessAuthorized in the state/country in which theprofessional resides. Is authorized to perform these svcs pursuant to thelaws of a Federal Recognized Tribe
Exemptions A Rabbi, priest, minister or clergy Member-run self-help or self-growthgroups With NO direct or indirect financialcompensation. Behavioral Health Technician orparaprofessional employed by an agencylicensed by Az. Dept. of Behavioral Health
Exemptions DES Employee practicing within thescope of their assigned duties. Employee of an agency licensed byDES. Person contracting with the SupremeCourt or person employed by anagency contracting with the SupremeCourt.
How does licensure define the practiceof clinical social work? The practice of social work means the professionalapplication of social work theory, principles, methodsand techniques to treat mental and emotionaldisorders and to assist individuals, families, groupsand communities to enhance or restore their ability tofunction physically, socially, emotionally, mentally andeconomically. The practice of social work includes thefollowing:Assessment, appraisal and diagnosisThe use of psychotherapy for the purpose ofevaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals,couples, families and groups.
Arizona’s Social Work LicensureSystem LBSW- LicensedBachelor Social Worker LMSW- LicensedMaster Social Worker LCSW- Licensed ClinicalSocial Worker Temporary License License by Endorsement
Social Work QualificationsLicensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) Bachelor’s degree in social work. Pass licensing examination Shall only engage in the practice of clinical socialwork under direct supervision
Social Work QualificationsLicensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Master’s or higher degree insocial work. Pass licensing examination Shall only engage in the practiceof clinical social work(psychotherapy) under directsupervision.
Social Work QualificationsLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Independent Level Masters or higher degree in social work.3200 hours of supervised work experience in thepractice of clinical social work in no less than 24months. 3200 hours shall include at least 1600 hoursof direct client contact; direct practice may includepsychoeducation-to be limited to 400 hrsSupervised work experience is limited to the use ofpsychotherapy for the purpose of assessment,diagnosis and treatment of individuals, couples,families and groups.100 hours of clinical supervision in not less than 24months.Pass licensing examination
Social Work QualificationsLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Direct Practice means the performance of therapeutic or clinicalfunctions related to the applicant’s professional practicelevel of psychotherapy that includes diagnosis, assessmentand treatment and that may include psychoeducation formental, emotional and behavioral disorders based primarilyon verbal or nonverbal communications and interventionwith, and in the presence of, one or more clients. ARS. 323251Indirect Practice means training for, and the performance of,functions of an applicant’s professional practice level inpreparation for or on behalf of a client for whom directclient contact functions are also performed, including caseconsultation and receipt of clinical supervision. Indirectclient service does not include the provision ofpsychoeducation. ARS 32-3251
As a New graduate where do I startif I am interested in being licensed?You would start with applying for theLBSW or LMSW (depending onyour social work degree).In the future if you intend to engage in theindependent practice of psychotherapy youwould need to prepare for the LCSW.Must I be licensed first as a LMSW in order towork towards my LCSW? YES
Preparing to submit yourapplication.Here are the steps
LMSW/LBSW Application Fees LMSW/LBSW Application Fee 250.00Non-refundable License Issuance Fee 100.00Note: You are not to pay the License Issuance fee at the timethat you submit your LBSW or LMSW application. The issuancefee is paid upon notification by the BBHENote: Pay fees by cashier’s check, or certified checkor money order payable to the Arizona Board ofBehavioral Health Examiners (no personal checks)or payment by credit card on AzBBHE web site
LCSW Application Fees LCSW Application Fee 250.00Non-refundable License Issuance Fee 250.00Note: You are not to pay the License Issuance fee at thetime that you submit your LMSW application.The issuance feeis paid upon notification by the BBHE.Note: Pay fees by cashier’s check, or certified checkor money order payable to the Arizona Board ofBehavioral Health Examiners (no personal checks)or payment by credit card on AzBBHE web site
Application Time FrameTypically it may take up toninety (90) days toprocess a completeapplication for licensure.If the application hasdeficiencies, it could takelonger.
Two Methods for Applying for LBSW orLMSW Regular License Temporary und CheckResidencyReceive Approval totake testTake test ASAP2.Regular license applicationas stated 1-7 steps plusApplication for temporarylicense.
Criteria for Temporary LicenseYou must have already submitted an application for aregular license or a license by endorsement to beeligible for a temporary licenseYou must either Submit an application within 12 months ofgraduation from the education program submittedto meet licensure requirements and be approvedfor licensure pending passage of the requiredexam. You are not eligible under this section ifyou have previously taken and failed to pass therequired exam. (Fee 50 – Must take the test in120 days of being licensed); or Be currently licensed or certified by another statebehavioral health regulatory entity (Fee 50 – Ingeneral this license is good for 12 months)
Self-Managed Application Pkt.Applicants must submit all required materials with theirapplication packet. Note that incomplete applicationswill not be processed. General LicensureApplication Social Work LicenseSupplementForms may be found at the AzBBHE Web sitehttp://azbbhe.us/
Transcripts & CSWERequest an official set of sealed college transcripts tosubmit with your application. If you are a currentArizona State University student you may requestyour transcripts online at ASU Interactive.Please note that your social work degree must be from aprogram accredited by the Council on Social Work Education(CSWE).The ASU SSW- MSW Program has been accredited by CSWEsince 1965 and the BSW Program has been accredited by CSWEsince 1974. DO NOT submit transcript until degree has been posted.
Background Check/Reporting All licensure applicants are required to submit information with regard to theircriminal background history: Submit Setof Fingerprints Card with 40 fee for thecriminal history background check.If I have a current fingerprint clearancecard, can I send a copy of my cardinstead of the fingerprint card? Yes
Federal Databank Self-QueryNational Practitioners data bankHealthcare Integrity andProtectionWeb Page http://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/Or contact the NPDB Customer Service Center 800-7676732A report from this data bank is required as part of the applicationprocess to become a licensed behavioral health professional inArizona.Request this report within 90 days of the date your apply forlicensure.
Steps to Databank ReportGo to http://www.npdb-hipdb.hrsa.gov/ Perform a self query and enter data Click submit on the website IMPT – This starts the 90 day time clock. Nowyou must submit your licensure application within90 days. When you receive an envelope from thedatabank, DO NOT OPEN even though it says foraddressee only. Submit the UNOPENED envelope with yourapplication packet.
Additional Documentation for theApplication Packet Completed legalresidency form Proof of legal residencyin U.S. Birth certificate Passport or passportcard Drivers license orSocial Security
Important Caveat**If there has been a namechange at any time during yourlifetime, you need a legal namechange document (i.e.marriage license or divorcedecree showing change ofname from birth name)
Forms Checklist General Licensure Application Social Work License ApplicationSupplement (if applicant is an LBSWor LMSW, you only need the firstpage of the supplement) Legal Residency Form Copy of Legal Document (birthcert./passport, etc.)
Forms checklist (cont.) Copy of Driver’s License or SocialSecurity Card Official Transcript in sealedenvelope Data Bank Reports in sealedenvelope (self-query) Fingerprint card or copy of yourfingerprint clearance card
The TestThe licensure test is administered through the:Assoc. of Social Work BoardsPhone Number ninfo.aspLBSW/LMSW 230 Bachelors or Masters ExamLCSW 260Advanced Generalist or Clinical ExamNote: You do not registerto take the test untilapproved by the AzBBHE.
The TestSocial Work: All licensure requirements mustbe met before the applicant is approved fortesting and can register for the examOn approval you have 12 months (twoattempts to pass the exam). If you fail youmust wait 90 days before your secondattempt.If you don’t take the test within time frame/or fail twice. Your case is closed. You mustsubmit another application if you want tocontinue seeking licensure.
The TestMasters Examination170 four-option, multiple-choicequestions. Only 150 are scored.Remaining 20 are pretest items.I. Human Development, Diversity and Behavior in theEnvironment28%II. Assessment and Intervention Planning24%III. Direct and Indirect Practice21%IV. Professional Relations, Values, and Ethics 27%If I pass the test in one jurisdiction, have I passed it in all jurisdictions? Yes, if thatis the test given in the jurisdiction where you are applying.www.aswb.org March 31, 2016
Help with SW Exam ASWB test aids www.aswb.orgLEAP www.licensingprep.comSoc. Wk Exam Svc www.socialworkexam.orgSoc. Wk Guide www.socialworkguide.comAcademic Review www.areview.comNASW Arizona Chapter web siteSocial Work Apps: Check I Tunes and GoogleNote: This is not an endorsementof the test preparation entities.
ExpensesAz BBHE Application feeAz BBHE Issuance feeTemporary LicenseASWB Masters Exam feeData bankFinger Print Card(if applicant does not already have a clearance card) 250 100 (LMSW) 50 230 8Total 638 40
As a licensed social worker am Irequired to engage inContinuing Education? YES A licensee who maintains more that one license mayapply the same continuing education hours for eachlicense renewal if the content of the continuingeducation relates to the scope of practice of eachspecific license. 30 clock hours during the two years before theexpiration of the date of the license. Within the 30 hrs of CE you will need 3hrs. Ethicsor mental health law and 3 hrs in culturalcompetency/diversity training.
Ok, now I am licensed as a LMSW what do Ineed to do to work towards the LCSW?You may decide that theLMSW is your preferred levelof licensure.Or, you may be interested inpreparing for independentclinical practice as a LCSW.
Supervision in Preparation for theLCSW General Comments Direct Supervision Clinical Supervision
Supervision: General CommentsProhibition of immediate familymember or other individual whoseobjective assessment of thesupervisee’s performance may belimited by a relationship with thesupervisee shall not provide director clinical supervision.
Supervision: General CommentsMay not acquire supervised workexperience in a professional setting inwhich the supervisee operates ormanages or in which the supervisee hasan ownership interest.Independent Contractor: Specificrequirements, consult licensure rules
SupervisionThere are two types of supervision: Direct Supervision Clinical SupervisionNote: Sometimes your direct and clinicalsupervisor may be the same individual ortwo separate individuals.
Direct Supervision for the LMSWDirect Supervisor: Immediate responsibility andoversight for all services provided by a supervisee.R4-101.A.24 as prescribed in R4-6-211Typically a direct supervisor is the administrative boss.A direct supervisor must be employedby the same entity as the supervisee.An individual shall provide directsupervision to a maximum of fifteensupervisees at the same time.
Clinical Supervision in preparation forthe LCSWClinical supervision is typically provided by aLCSW, however there are exceptions when a LMSW is unable towork with a LCSW due to size and geographic location of theprofessional setting.50/50% Exemption:Up to 50% of hours may be supervised by a licensedpsychiatrist, or psychologist, or Nurse Practitionerw/certification in mental health or LMFT, or LPC.No hours from a substance abuse counselor would be accepted.R4-6-212 & R4-6-212.01
Clinical Supervision Requirements Receive 100 hours of clinicalsupervision 25% of these hours must beindividual supervision 10 hours must be directobservation (in vivo, orvideoconference, or reviewof audio/videotape) 50 of the supervision hoursat minimum must beacquired from an LCSW(there are exceptions)
Clinical SupervisionCan I receive clinical supervision from a privateLCSW supervisor outside my agency?Yes, please remember that you would need toconsult with your agency regarding thearrangement for private supervision.
What training does my clinicalsupervisor need?Initial Qualification: 12 clock hoursof supervision training.Continuing Education After initialqualification: 6 hours of supervisioncontinuing education.
Clinical Supervisor’s TrainingContent of Training or coursework :1. Roles & responsibilities of a clinicalsupervisor2. Skill sets involved in providingoversight and guidance to asupervisee engaged in diagnosing,treatment planning, and treatment ofclients.
Clinical Supervisor’s TrainingContent of Training or coursework :3. Conceptual knowledge ofsupervision methods and techniques.4. Evaluation of a supervisee’s role,performance and capacity toconceptualize and implement clinicalassessment and treatment processes.
Clinical Supervision: What is it?Clinical Supervision: Face-to-face,videoconference, or telephonic direction oroversight provided by a qualified individual toevaluate, guide and direct all behavioral healthservices provided by a licensee to assist the licenseeto develop and improve the necessary knowledge,skills, techniques and abilities to allow the licenseeto engage in the practice of behavioral healthethically, safely and competently.
Clinical Supervision: What is it?1. Time spent discussing non-clinical issues, such as staff meetings,does not qualify as clinical supervision2. All clinical supervision hours must occur during identifiedsupervised work experience3. A clinical supervisor cannot verify supervision hours provided bysomeone else4. The Board can request copies of clinical supervision documentation5. Clinical supervision episode must be for a minimum of 30 minutes
Clinical Supervision: What is it?7 No more than 90 hrs. of the clinical supervision wereprovided by videoconference and telephone. No more than15 of the 90 hrs. of clinical supervision by videoconferenceand telephone were provided by telephone.8. 10 hours of clinical supervision must include directobservation, or videoconference, or audiotape orvideotape review9. Must provide clients with the name and telephonenumber of the clinical supervisor10. Clinical supervisor must monitor client records11. Maximum of 6 clinical supervisors
Focus of Clinical Supervision Your assessment skillsYour diagnostic skillsYour psychotherapy skillsAbility to make appropriate referralsGroup psychotherapy skillsPersonal integrityAppropriate use of supervision
Focus of Clinical Supervision Ability to articulate insight into client’sproblems Ability to be objective Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries Ability to engage in ethical conduct Demonstrate sense of responsibility Recognition of own limits Ability to maintain confidentiality
Clinical Supervision Notes Documentation: Maintained by the clinicalsupervisor for a minimum of 7 years of all clinicalsupervision session that,for each clinical supervisionsession. Verification of no conflict of interest. As a supervisee: Keep you own copy of supervisionrecords!
Social Work*Supervisor:Licensing 101Please Note: This form is onlyfor illustration purposes*Supervisee:Organization:*Date of Session:* GroupGoals or Focus of Session:Supervision NoteExample of a Clinical* Individual*Duration of Session:*Comprehensive clinical description of topics discussed.Comprehensive description of results of compliance review ofsupervisee’s clinical documentation.Recommendations:Plans for Next Session:*Signature of Supervisor.Jane Adams Date:*Signature of Supervisee: Mary Richmond Date: Required per R4-6-212 Section F No. 4
Supervised Clinical Work Performed by the LMSWin preparation for the LCSWSupervised work experience for thepurpose of becoming licensed at theindependent level is limited to the use of3200 hrs ofpsychotherapy which provides clinicalsupervised wk exp. Inassessment, diagnosis and treatment ofno less than 24individuals, couples, families and group.months. R4-6-403LMSW is required toperformMinimum of 1600hrs. in directpractice and theremaining hours inindirect practiceDirect Practice: Psychotherapy withindividuals/families/groupIndirect Practice: Supervision hours, timespent documenting clinical activities related toclinical case; continuing education related to thepractice of psychotherapy.
CSWE Accreditation ASU Social Work Grads: The university wasaccredited in 1931 by the North Central Assoc. ofCommission on Institutions of Higher Education. ASU SSW: the MSW program received itsaccreditation from the Council on Social WorkEducation (CSWE) in 1965. The ASU SSW: BSW Program received its CSWEaccreditation in 1974. NAU’s BSW program was accredited by CSWE in1991.New ASU Grad Information may be downloaded ona-licensure-1
TIPS for New ASU Grads Seek a mentor who is familiar with the licensure processForm a study group Get licensed as soon as possible. Prepare your own licensure note book which wouldcontain the current licensure law and rulesAttend a BBHE Board meeting or credentialing meeting(eligible for CEU)Add http://azbbhe.us/ to your list of favorite websites.Keep track of all your supervision documentation andmaintain your documentation FOREVER.
TIPS for New ASU Grads Understand supervision rules before you start yoursupervision. Let the Board know when you move so they can findyou when they need you. Read Board materials carefully. It will save you timeand money and will reduce your stress levels whenworking with the Board. YOU ARE ULTIMATELYRESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND FOLLOWINGBOARD RULES so make sure you know andunderstand the rules of the game. Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but thetruth, in all communications with the Board. When in doubt e-mail or write the board for guidance.
Tips for New ASU Grads Licensees must notify the AzBBHEwithin 10 days of BEINGARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH any felonyor misdemeanor that could affect patientsafety.
Contact Informationhttp://www.azbbhe.us/
www.NASWAZ.com
CongratulationsNew Social WorkGraduates
Arizona Licensure ASU School of Social Work New ASU Graduates Power Point presentation prepared by Josefina Ahumada, LCSW ASU SSW Faculty Revised March 31, 2016 Please note that this Power Point presentation is intended to be an instructional guide for new ASU graduates interested in social work l
