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Page 13  \nClinical Supervisor Requirements …………………………………………………………….……….….………. Page 14  \nGeneral Responsibilities of Licensees …………………………………………………………………………… Page 14  \nTelehealth ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….… Page 15  \nRenewals …….……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….… Page 16  \nSpecial Status Privileges ….………………………………………………….………………………………………… Page 17  \nEmployer Information ……….………………………………………………………………….……………………… Page 18  \nSupervision (for Provisional Licenses)……..………………………………………….………………………… Page 18  \nContinuing Education ……………………..…………………………………………………….……………………… Page 20  \nComplaints/Disciplinary Actions ……..………………………………………………………………………….…. Page 23  \nPROFESSIONAL MANUAL FOR SOCIAL WORKERS  \nWV BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK  \nContact Information  \nExecutive Director: Vickie James, ACSW, LCSW, [admin@wvsocialworkboard.org](admin@wvsocialworkboard.org)[ ](admin@wvsocialworkboard.org)[Mailing Address: PO Box 5459 Charleston](Mailing Address: PO Box 5459 Charleston), WV 25361  \nPhysical Address: 1124 Smith St, Suite B 200, Charleston WV 25361 (walk ins are accepted between hours of 10:00 to 4:00 p. m. )  \nPhone: (304) 400-4980  \nFax: (304) 400-4976  \nWeb page: [www.wvsocialworkboard.org](www.wvsocialworkboard.org)  \nWe can accommodate most needs within five business days; however, this may fluctuate dependent on the time of year, so please allow up to ten (10) business days for processing. Please plan the needs of your requests accordingly. We process in order of receipt so please do not ask us to “rush your license,” as there are others ahead of you.  \nLegal and Regulatory References  \nThe purpose of the Board of Social Work is to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, education, training and experience for those who seek licensure and to promote high standards of professional and ethical performance for those engaged in the profession of social work. All Statute and Legislative rules referenced below are available on the Board webpage  \n♦ West Virginia Code §30-30  \n♦ Legislative Rules: Title 25  \n♦ NASW Code of [Ethics-www.nasw.org:](Ethics-www.nasw.org:)  \nGeneral Information  \nLiability & Malpractice Insurance-The Board has no authority over insurance issues or covered services. Individuals should contact carrier for regulations.  \nAssociation of Social Work Boards (ASWB): [www.aswb.org](www.aswb.org. Prepares)[. Prepares](www.aswb.org. Prepares), administers and regulates the State Board social work examination. Only the WV Board of Social Work can issue exam approval to ASWB.  \nCSWE: Is the “Council on Social Work Education.” This is the recognized accreditation for Social Work Program in colleges and universities.  \nSupervision: Effective May 1, 2013, a BSW or MSW with LSW license or above may apply to the Board to become a “provisional candidate licensing supervisor.” For additional information, please see Supervision (for Provisional Licenses) in this manual.  \nASWB Examination  \nPrior Approval: The Boa","cbCaijEJAsb0NKfO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijEJAsb0NKfO","pdf",353089,24,"English","# Contact Information\n# Legal and Regulatory References\n# General Information\n# ASWB Examination Information\n# Licensing Information and Procedures\n## Provisional License\n## Temporary Permit\n## Licensed Social Worker (LSW)\n## Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)\n## Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)\n## Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)\n## Registration as an Interstate Telehealth Provider\n## LICSW Candidacy\n## Clinical Supervisor Requirements\n# General Responsibilities of Licensees\n# Telehealth\n# Renewals\n# Special Status Privileges\n# Employer Information\n# Supervision (for Provisional Licenses)\n# Continuing Education\n# Complaints/Disciplinary Actions","[{\"question\":\"What is required before a candidate can register for and take the ASWB examination?\",\"answer\":\"The Board must pre-approve a candidate before registration. 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