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As part of that mission, ASWB has prepared talking points about the importance of eliminating licensing exemptions in social work regulation. Feel free to use and share this information to support your education and advocacy efforts.  \nWho must be licensed?  \nThe profession of social work is licensed in the United States and Canada. In most jurisdictions, the title of social worker and the practice of social work are protected by statute, meaning that individuals who call themselves social workers and practice the profession must be licensed.  \nCan a social worker practice in all U.S. jurisdictions after being issued a license?  \nNo, social workers must be licensed in each state/territory where they practice. Practice mobility is challenging because each jurisdiction’s requirements must be met. The good news: Most states/territories have provisions to expedite additional licensure.  \nWhat is licensure by endorsement?  \n“Endorsement” refers to the process of a state/territory granting a license to an applicant who is licensed in good standing at the equivalent designation in another jurisdiction.  \nWhy is licensure by endorsement the key to social work practice mobility?  \nThe endorsement model recognizes the due diligence of the jurisdiction(s) that previously licensed the social worker. An endorsing applicant does not have to undergo significant additional training, work experience, examination, or assessment except to fulfill jurisdiction-specific requirements. The licensure process for endorsing applicants is often expedited for these reasons.  \nUnlike the compact models used by nursing and medicine, the endorsement model can be administered independently by states/territories. Additional legislation is not needed, and states/territories do not have to wait for a compact to exist. Professionals licensed through a compact model may find their license status in jeopardy if a state withdraws or is terminated from a compact. In an endorsement model, a license remains valid as long as the licensed professional is in good standing in the state/territory where the license is issued.  \nHow many jurisdictions are mobility friendly?  \nOut of 52 U.S. jurisdictions, 48 (92%) have a provision that could be used to make practice mobility a reality. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement makes labour mobility the default in Canada’s 10 provinces.  \nStates that offer licensure by endorsement accept the social worker’s current license as sufficient evidence that the licensee has met some or allof the requirements for licensure, such as supervised [experience. MovingSocialWork.org/news](experience. 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In most jurisdictions, the title of social worker and the practice of social work are protected by statute, so individuals must be licensed to practice under that title.\"},{\"question\":\"What does licensure by endorsement mean?\",\"answer\":\"Endorsement is the process where a state or territory grants a license to an applicant who is already licensed in good standing in an equivalent designation in another jurisdiction.\"},{\"question\":\"How is endorsement different from compact models used in nursing and medicine?\",\"answer\":\"In endorsement models, states and territories can administer the process independently without waiting for a compact. With compact models, a professional’s license status may be jeopardized if a state withdraws or is terminated from the compact, while endorsement validity depends on good standing in the issuing jurisdiction.\"}]","Licensure by Endorsement: The key to social work practice mobility - Information Sheet | PDF",1789992250]