Quick guide to Licensure in VT

Roster for Non-Licensed Psychotherapists To register on the roster for non-licensed psychotherapists: Log into VT OPR or create an account, if necessary Select “Apply for Individual License” under the License section Select “Allied Mental Health Practitioners” for the profession and “Non-Licensed & Non-Certified Psychotherapist” for profession type Fill out the application and submit, pay 90$

Steps to Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 1. Create an account on VT OPR and submit application and 100$ non-refundable fee 2. Have official transcripts sent from school where you obtained masters or doctorate degree (must be accredited by CSWE) 3. Take ASWB master's level examination and have scores submitted to OPR 4. Complete and pass VT Jurisprudence exam and submit to OPR

Step One: Submit Application Create an account on VT OPR: Online Licensing, by clicking “Register”, or login to existing account Step One: Submit Application

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll click on “Apply for individual license” under the License tab. Select Social Work as the profession and then the LMSW license and work through the application, submit 100$ application fee.

Step Two: Obtain Official Transcripts Request that your official transcript from your Masters or Doctorate program be forwarded to OPR: Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main Street, 3rdFloor Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

Step Three: Take Exam After submitting the application, you will be sent information about scheduling the ASWB Master’s Level Exam Successfully pass this exam and have the scores sent to OPR

Step Four: Jurisprudence Exam Complete and the 20 question Jurisprudence Exam, found at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/ professional-regulation/list- of-professions/social- workers/forms- instructions.aspx Return the answer key to OPR to be scored, if you have more than 6 incorrect answers, you will need to complete again and re- submit Step Four: Jurisprudence Exam

Steps to Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) 1. Create an account on VT OPR and submit application and 100$ non-refundable fee 2. If applicable, have state where you've previously been licensed send in the "Verification of Licensure" form 3. Have official transcripts sent from school where you obtained masters or doctorate degree (must be accredited by CSWE) 4. Complete and pass VT Jurisprudence exam and submit to OPR 5. Take ASWB clinical level examination and have scores submitted to OPR 6. Have supervisor complete "Supervision Report" form and "Verification of Supervisor Licensure"-must have 3,000 supervised hours

Step One: Submit Application Create an account on VT OPR: Online Licensing, by clicking “Register”, or login to existing account Step One: Submit Application

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll click on “Apply for individual license” under the License tab. Select the LICSW license and work through the application, submit 100$ application fee.

Step Two: Verification of Licensure Form If you’ve been licensed in a different state, have them fill out the Verification of Licensure form and send into VT OPR Find this form and all others that are needed at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/ professional-regulation/list- of-professions/social- workers/forms- instructions.aspx Step Two: Verification of Licensure Form

Step Three: Obtain Official Transcripts Request that your official transcript from your Masters or Doctorate program be forwarded to OPR: Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main Street, 3rdFloor Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

Step Four: Jurisprudence Exam Complete and the 20 question Jurisprudence Exam, found at: https://www.sec.state.vt.us/ professional-regulation/list- of-professions/social- workers/forms- instructions.aspx Return the answer key to OPR to be scored, if you have more than 6 incorrect answers, you will need to complete again and re- submit Step Four: Jurisprudence Exam

Step Five: Exam After submitting the application, you will be sent information about scheduling the ASWB Clinical Level Exam Successfully pass this exam and have the scores sent to OPR

After completing 3,000 supervised hours in a minimum of two years Have supervisor complete and submit "Supervision Report" form and "Verification of Supervisor Licensure" **These hours do not need to be completed prior to taking the exam** Step Six: Supervision