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Prerequisite to performance of services  \nAll individuals not exempt from licensure are prohibited from performing services for compensation, for which licensure is required by these Regulations. They are also prohibited from holding themselves out to the public by any title or description of services set out in these Regulations or by any title or description of services likely to cause public confusion with any title or description of services set out in these Regulations.  \nB. General Requirements  \nAn applicant for social work licensure shall meet the following general requirements:  \n1. Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;  \n2. Is of good moral character, as defined in these Rules and Regulations;  \n3. Has on file a fingerprint criminal history information record check acceptable to the Board.  \n4. Has on file a Mississippi Sex Offender Registry check acceptable to the Board;  \n5. Holds United States citizenship or status as a legal resident alien;  \n6. Is free of conviction of a felony related to the practice of social work within the last ten (10) years;  \n7. Is mentally competent with no decree of mental incompetence still standing in any court;  \n8. Is currently free from dependency on alcohol or drugs, other substances or any other type of addiction;  \n9. Has no pending disciplinary action;  \n10. Has an acceptable social work degree for level of licensure requested.  \nC. Specific Requirements  \nApplication shall be made on forms provided by the Board and available on the Board’s website. Payment of application fees must be included with an  \ninitial licensure application and other supporting documentation as required. (See Schedule of Fees: Part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.3, B)  \n1. LSW Level: An applicant for LSW designation must submit the following to the Board:  \na. An Initial application;  \nb. Verification of a baccalaureate degree in social work from a college or university accredited by Council on Social Work Education) (CSWE) or Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS);  \nc. A current fingerprint criminal history record information check conducted by the appropriate governmental authority or authorities within one-hundred eighty (180) days of the completed application. This criminal history record information check must be received by the Board directly from the appropriate governmental authority or authorities, not from the applicant;  \nd. An acceptable Sex Offender Registry check conducted by the Board;  \ne. Passing scores on the examination from the ASWB basic exam;  \nf. Full licensure fee (See Part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.3, B) .  \n2. LMSW Level: An applicant for LMSW designation must submit the following to the Board:  \na. An Initial application;  \nb. Verification of a master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or a doctorate in social work (D.S.W. or Ph.D.);  \nc. A current fingerprint criminal history record information check conducted by the appropriate governmental authority or authorities within one-hundred eighty (180) days of the completed application. This criminal history record information check must be received by the Board directly from the appropriate governmental authority or authorities, not from the applicant;  \nd. An acceptable Sex Offender Registry check conducted by the Board;  \ne. Passing scores on the examination from the ASWB intermediate exam;  \nf. Full licensure fee (Part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.3, B) .  \n3. LCSW Level: An applicant for LCSW designation must be a current LMSW in good standing who has completed the Supervision process as outlined in Part 1902, Chapter 2, Rule 2.3 as verified by Board records, and must submit to the Board:  \na. An Initial application for LCSW license;  \nb. Supervision Plan and Contract for Supervision as outlined by the MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers in the LMSW Guide for Supervision;  \nc. Four evaluations (1 approximately every","cbCaig62w9ibGkep","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig62w9ibGkep","pdf",128336,"English","# Rule 2.2 Requirements for Licensure\n## Prerequisite to Performance of Services\n## General Requirements\n## Specific Requirements\n### LSW Level\n### LMSW Level\n### LCSW Level\n### Licensure by Reciprocity/Endorsement","[{\"question\":\"Who is prohibited from performing social work services for compensation under these regulations?\",\"answer\":\"All individuals not exempt from licensure are prohibited from performing services for compensation when licensure is required by the regulations. They are also prohibited from holding themselves out to the public using titles or service descriptions that could cause public confusion with licensure-designated services.\"},{\"question\":\"What general requirements must a social work licensure applicant meet?\",\"answer\":\"An applicant must be at least 21, have good moral character, have acceptable fingerprint criminal history and Mississippi Sex Offender Registry checks on file with the Board, hold U.S. citizenship or lawful residency, have no felony conviction related to social work within the last 10 years, be mentally competent, be free from alcohol/drug dependency or addiction, have no pending disciplinary action, and hold an acceptable social work degree for the requested licensure level.\"},{\"question\":\"What additional requirements apply at the LSW and LMSW levels?\",\"answer\":\"For LSW, the applicant submits an initial application, verifies a baccalaureate degree accredited by CSWE or SACS, provides a fingerprint check within 180 days, an acceptable Sex Offender Registry check, passing ASWB basic exam scores, and the full licensure fee. For LMSW, the applicant submits an initial application, verifies a CSWE-accredited master’s degree in social work or a doctorate in social work, provides the same 180-day fingerprint and acceptable registry checks, passes the ASWB intermediate exam, and pays the full licensure fee.\"}]","SW Licensure Information 2020 - Requirements for Licensure | PDF",1789982197,13]