Organizations for Social Worker Workforce
Organizations: Licensure and Certification Boards (52)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners was created to maintain the integrity of the social work profession and to protect the public. The Board is an independent agency of the State of Alabama and composed of seven members appointed by the Governor from each of the United States Congressional Districts.
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Contact:
rebecca.goodson@swb.alabama.gov
334.242.5860
100 N Union Street
Suite 736
Montgomery, AL 36104
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Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
Regulates and governors the practice of social work in Alaska.
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Contact:
eleanor.vinson@alaska.gov
907.465.2551
PO Box 110806
333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Tagged keywords: Alaska, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work (ABE)
Certifies clinical social workers. Part of the Center for Clinical Social Work.
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Contact:
abe@abecsw.org
800.694.5285
241 Humphrey Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Social Workers |
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Consists of eight members (4 professional and 4 public). Regulates professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
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Contact:
information@azbbhe.us
602.542.1882
3443 North Central Avenue #1700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Tagged keywords: Arizona, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Sets standards of qualification and training for social workers in Arkansas. Provides information on licensing, continuing education, laws, and regulations.
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Contact:
swlb@arkansas.gov
501.372.5071
PO Box 251965
Little Rock, AR 72225
Tagged keywords: Arkansas, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Regulates social work in the U.S. and Canada. Develops and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country. Provides information on legal regulations, licensing, and examinations. Provides links to all state social work boards.
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Contact:
info@aswb.org
800.225.6880
400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B
Culpeper, VA 22701
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, National, Scope of Practice, Social Workers |
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Regulates marriage and family therapists and interns, licensed clinical social workers, licensed educational psychologists, and associate clinical social workers in California.
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Contact:
BBSWebmaster@dca.ca.gov
916.574.7830
1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200
Sacramento, CA 95834
Tagged keywords: Behavioral Health Occupations, California, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers |
Colorado Board of Social Work Examiners
The Mental Health Licensing Section is comprised of six different Boards/Programs. They include the Psychologist Examiners Board, the Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners Board, the Social Work Examiners Board, the Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners Board, the Grievance Board for Unlicensed Psychotherapists (Database), and the Addiction Counselor Certification and Licensure Program.
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Contact:
MentalHealth@dora.state.co.us
303.894.7855
1560 Broadway
Suite 1550
Denver, CO 80202
Tagged keywords: Colorado, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers |
Connecticut Department of Public Health Social Work Licensure
The Board of Clinical Social Work Licensure regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Connecticut.
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Contact:
webmaster.dph@ct.gov
860.509.8000
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Tagged keywords: Connecticut, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners
Regulates the practice of social work for clinical social workers. The Board licenses qualified applicants; develops rules and regulations; and conducts disciplinary hearings and imposes disciplinary sanctions, when necessary.
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Contact:
customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
302.744.4500
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Tagged keywords: Delaware, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
District of Columbia Board of Social Work
Regulates the practice of social work in the District of Columbia, including specialties within the profession. The Board also administers and enforces the law. The Board evaluates applications and administers exams, recommends standards and procedures, and issues licenses.
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Contact:
bonnie.rampersaud@dc.gov
877.672.2174
899 North Capitol Street, NE
First Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Tagged keywords: District of Columbia, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Regulates clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors who meet the statutory requirements for safe practice in Florida.
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Contact:
MQA_491@doh.state.fl.us
850.488.0595
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin # C08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Tagged keywords: Florida, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers |
Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
Regulates the practice of professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of Georgia.
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Contact:
478.207.2440
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Tagged keywords: Georgia, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers |
Hawaii Licensing Area: Social Worker
Regulates the practice of Social Workers, Bachelor of Social Work, and Clinical Social Workers in the state of Hawaii.
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Contact:
social_worker@dcca.hawaii.gov
808.586.3000
PO Box 3469
DCCA-PVL Att: SW
Honolulu, HI 96801
Tagged keywords: Hawaii, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners
Regulates licensed social workers in Idaho including training, continuing education, licensure, renewals, and disciplinary actions.
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Contact:
swo@ibol.idaho.gov
208.334.3233
700 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702
Tagged keywords: Idaho, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
Regulates marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and associate clinical social workers in Indiana.
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Contact:
pla5@pla.in.gov
317.234.2064
402 W. Washington Street
Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Tagged keywords: Indiana, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers |
Iowa Board of Social Work
Evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify. Establishes rules and regulations, and investigates complaints.
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Contact:
515.281.4422
321 East 12th St., Lucas Office
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
Tagged keywords: Iowa, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (KSBSRB)
Oversees licenses and regulations for psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors in Kansas.
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Contact:
Tom.Hawk@bsrb.state.ks.us
785.296.3240
700 SW Harrison Street
Suite 420
Topeka, KS 66603-3817
Tagged keywords: Kansas, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers |
Kentucky Board of Social Work
The Board examines and licenses all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of Social Work in Kentucky.
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Contact:
502.564.2350
44 Fountain Place
Frankfort, KY 40601
Tagged keywords: Kentucky, Licensure and Certification, Social Workers |
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Regulates the practice of social work in the state of Louisiana. The purpose of this site is to exchange informational resources with the Louisiana social work community. Lists the number of social workers licensed in the state.
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Contact:
socialwork@labswe.org
225.756.3470
18550 Highland Road
Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Louisiana, Social Workers |
Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure
Licenses social workers in Maine. Evaluates qualifications, supervises examinations, and investigates complaints.
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Contact:
socwkr.board@maine.gov
207.624.8674
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Maine, Social Workers |
Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Maryland.
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Contact:
Anne.Walker@maryland.gov
410.767.6500
201 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Maryland, Social Workers |
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
The Board of Registration of Social Work protects the public through regulation of the practice of social workers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Contact:
erin.e.murphy@state.ma.us
617.727.3074
1000 Washington Street
Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118-6100
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Massachusetts, Social Workers |
Michigan Board of Social Work
Regulates Social workers in Michigan who are required to be licensed in the state.
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Contact:
bhpinfo@michigan.gov
517.335.0918
611 West Ottawa Street, 1st Floor
PO Box 30670
Lansing, MI 48909
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Michigan, Social Workers |
Minnesota Board of Social Work
Regulates Social workers in Minnesota who are required to be licensed in the state.
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Contact:
social.work@state.mn.us
612.617.2100
2829 University Ave SE
Suite 340
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3239
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Minnesota, Social Workers |
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists
The Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage & Family Therapists purpose is to ensure that the public is protected from the unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and unqualified practice of social work and marriage and family therapy.
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Contact:
Info@swmft.ms.gov
601.987.6806
350 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue, 3rd Floor Suite 3635
PO Box 4508
Jackson, MS 39296-4508
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mississippi, Social Workers |
Missouri Committee for Social Workers
Controls the licensing of clinical social workers and baccalaureate social workers. Assesses their competence to practice, handles disciplinary actions, and establishes rules and statutes.
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Contact:
lcsw@pr.mo.gov
573.751.0885
3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1335
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1335
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Missouri, Social Workers |
Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors
The Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors offers information on how to become licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Montana.
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Contact:
406.841.2392
301 South Park, 4th Floor,
Helena, MT 59620-0513
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Montana, Social Workers |
Nebraska Social Work
Regulates the practice of social work for the state of Nebraska. Provides information on Nebraska Board of Mental Health, certifications, complaints, continuing education, licensee assistance program, social worker requirements, and regulations.
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Contact:
cindy.l.kelley@nebraska.gov
402.471.4905
301 Centennial Mall South
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Nebraska, Social Workers |
Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
Regulates Social workers in Nevada who are required to be licensed in the state. Protects the public by setting standards of practice, qualifications, training and experience to those who represent themselves to the public as social workers and by promoting high standards of professional performance of those engaged in the practice of social work.
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Contact:
socwork@state.nv.us
775.688.2555
4600 Kietzke Lane-C121
Reno, NV 89502
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Nevada, Social Workers |
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
The Board of Mental Health Practice regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of New Hampshire.
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Contact:
603.271.6762
117 Pleasant Street - Dolloff Building
Lower Level
Concord, NH 03301
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, New Hampshire, Social Workers |
New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Regulates the practice of social work for the state of New Jersey.
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Contact:
973.504.6495
PO Box 45033
Newark, NJ 07101
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, New Jersey, Social Workers |
New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of social work through the licensure of three different levels of practice in the state of New Mexico.
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Contact:
SocialWorkBoard@state.nm.us
505.476.4890
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, New Mexico, Social Workers |
New York State Board for Social Work
The State Board of Social Work regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of New York.
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Contact:
swbd@mail.nysed.gov
518.474.3817
Office of the Professions, State Education Building
2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12234
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, New York, Social Workers |
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board protects the public by setting standards for qualifications, training, and experience for those who seek to represent themselves to the public as a certified/licensed social worker and by promoting high standards of professional performance for those engaged in the practice of social work.
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Contact:
swboard@asheboro.com
336.625.1679
PO Box 1043
Asheboro, NC 27204
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, North Carolina, Social Workers |
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE)
Regulates Social Workers in North Dakota who are required to be licensed in the state.
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Contact:
NDBSWE@aptnd.com
701.222.0255
Box 914
2900 E Broadway
Bismarck, ND 58502-0914
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, North Dakota, Social Workers |
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Regulates counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers in Ohio.
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Contact:
cswmft.info@cswb.state.oh.us
614.466.0912
50 W. Broad St.
Suite 1075
Columbus, OH 43215-5919
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Ohio, Social Workers |
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Social Workers
The Oklahoma Board of Licensed Social Workers evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify.
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Contact:
james.marks@oswb.ok.gov
405.521.3712
4545 North Lincoln Boulevard
Suite 162
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Oklahoma, Social Workers |
Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
The Board protects the citizens of Oregon through the licensing and regulation of clinical social workers.
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Contact:
oregon.blsw@state.or.us
503.378.5735
3218 Pringle Road SE
Suite 240
Salem, OR 97302-6310
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Oregon, Social Workers |
Pennsylvania State Board for Social Workers, Marriage & Family and Professional Counselors
The Board regulates and controls individuals who call themselves a social worker and individuals who hold themselves out as being licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists and licensed professional counselors.
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Contact:
ST-SOCIALWORK@state.pa.us
717.783.1389
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Pennsylvania, Social Workers |
Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Social Workers
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Rhode Island.
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Contact:
Rosemary.Sheets@health.ri.gov
401.222.2828
3 Capitol Hill, Room 104
Providence, RI 02908
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Rhode Island, Social Workers |
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of South Carolina.
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Contact:
glennp@llr.sc.gov
803.896.4664
110 Centerview Dr., Suite 202
PO Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29210
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, South Carolina |
South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of South Dakota.
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Contact:
proflic@rushmore.com
605.642.1600
810 N. Main St.
Suite 298
Spearfish, SD 57783
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, South Dakota |
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
The Board of Social Work regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Tennessee.
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Contact:
615.532.3202
227 French Landing
Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37243
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Tennessee |
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Texas.
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Contact:
lsw@dshs.state.tx.us
512.719.3521
Mail Code 1982
PO Box 149374
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Texas |
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Licenses and regulates health care professionals in the state of Utah.
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Contact:
doplweb@utah.gov
801.530.6628
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Tagged keywords: Allopathic Physicians, Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Mental Health Counselors, Occupational Therapy Occupations, Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Occupations, Pharmacy Technicians and Aides, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Radiologic Technologists, Recreational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Utah |
Utah Social Work Licensing Board
The Social Work Licensing Board regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Utah.
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Contact:
doplweb@utah.gov
801.530.6628
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Utah |
Virginia Board of Social Work
The Board of Social Work regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Virginia.
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Contact:
socialwork@dhp.virginia.gov
804.367.4441
9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Virginia |
Washington Department of Health Mental Health Professions
The Washington Department of Health Mental Health Professions provides information on license or license renewals for mental health professionals.
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Contact:
counselorleg@doh.wa.gov
360.236.4700
Washington State Department of Health
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Washington |
West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board of Social Work Examiners regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of West Virginia.
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Contact:
amypolen@wvsocialworkboard.org
304.558.8816
PO Box 5459
State Capitol Complex - Main Bldg - Room WB9
Charleston, WV 25305
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, West Virginia |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Licenses and regulates health professionals in many fields in the state of Wisconsin.
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Contact:
Web@drl.state.wi.us
608.266.2112
PO Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
Tagged keywords: Audiologists, Chiropractors, Dental Occupations, Dentists, Dietitians and Nutritionists, Licensure and Certification, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nursing Occupations, Optometrists, Physical Therapy Occupations, Physicians, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors, Wisconsin |
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board
The Board of Mental Health Professions regulates the practice of Social Work in the state of Wyoming.
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Contact:
WyoMHPLB@wyo.gov
307.777.3628
1800 Carey Avenue, 4th Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Tagged keywords: Licensure and Certification, Social Workers, Wyoming |
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