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It explains eligibility for LSW and LISW, the requirement to earn an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate in social work, and why exam passage does not equal licensure. 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State law defines each level of social work license with a designated regulatory board whose role is oversight of specific rules and regulations of the practice of social work with the primary function of citizen protection from professional misconduct and malpractice. In Ohio, one cannot practice social work without an Ohio state license.  \nThe process of licensure can be overwhelming and frustrating. This guide was developed to provide assistance as you move through the process of licensure in Ohio. If you are a student who plans to practice in another state once completing course work in Ohio, you should contact the regulatory board of the state where you will be residing and practicing.  \nOhio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT)  \n77 South High Street, 24th Floor, Room 2468  \nColumbus, Ohio 43215-5919  \n(614) 466-0912 phone  \n(614) 728-7790 fax  \n[www.cswmft.ohio.gov](www.cswmft.ohio.gov) website [cswmft.info@cswb.state.oh.us](cswmft.info@cswb.state.oh.us) email  \nLicensure is a process, it is meeting all  \nrequirements including passing a national exam. Some candidates are confused and believe once they passed the exam they are licensed. You are not licensed until you complete all requirements and receive a certificate of licensure from the licensing board. Remember, to practice without a license is against the law!  \nEducation Requirement: Complete a bachelor, master or doctorate degree in social work from an accredited program.  \nCSWMFT Board  \nThe first step is to understand who licenses Social Workers. The Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) is the state agency responsible for the regulation of counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists in the State of Ohio. The Board was created by legislation in 1984 with the primary responsibility to protect the citizens of the State of Ohio through the licensure of Counselors, Social Workers, and as of April 2004 Marriage and Family Therapists. The Board does this through the establishment of licensure and practice standards for the professional practice of counseling and social work.  \nSteps toward Licensure:  \n1. To begin the licensing process you must apply for pre-approval for the licensure examination to the Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) . The pre-approval process is to determine if you are eligible to become a  \nlicensed social worker and therefore take the exam. (this form is good for 6 months) [https://license.ohio.gov/Applications/default.asp via fax at 614-728-7790](https://license.ohio.gov/Applications/default.asp via fax at 614-728-7790 or email)[ or email](https://license.ohio.gov/Applications/default.asp via fax at 614-728-7790 or email) to [andy.miller@cswb@state.oh.us](andy.miller@cswb@state.oh.us) with a copy of your driver’s license and the following:  \n• Letter of good standing from your school if you are in your last term of a social work program or  \n• A copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts, if you have graduated.  \n2. Complete the application online or paper version (keep job descriptions brief) and pay the $60.00 application fee. This application is good for two years.  \n3. Once your application , pre-approval form , unofficial transcript and copy of your driver’s license or State ID has been received in the Board’s office, your file will be reviewed for exam pre-approval. Within 7 to 10 business days your exam pre-approval will be sent through e-mail (or US Mail if requested) instructing you to contact the ASWB.  \n4. You will then contact ASWB using the information you will be sent by the state licensing board to schedule the exam.  \n5. If you pass your exam- Immediately fax a copy of your unofficial exam results to the licensing board. You will also need to have a BCI/","cbCair4veXpzh4EG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair4veXpzh4EG","pdf",119899,13,"English","# Steps toward Licensure\n## Pre-approval for the licensure examination\n## Application submission and fee\n## Exam pre-approval review and scheduling via ASWB\n## Passing or failing the exam\n## Education requirements and board overview\n## Background checks and documentation","[{\"question\":\"Why isn’t passing the exam the same as being licensed in Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"Passing the national exam is only one requirement. 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