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Box 5459 Charleston, WV 25361 Phone: (304) 400-4980 Fax: (304) 400-4976  \n[www.wvsocialworkboard.org](www.wvsocialworkboard.org)  \nTemporary Social Work Permit Application  \nEnclosed you will find the application for a temporary Social Work Permit. This application is for a BSW or MSW graduate (who has never attempted to test with ASWB before) or a social work student enrolled in the final semester prior  \nBoard Members  \nCharles S. Inghram, Ed.D. LGSW, Chair, Mercer  \nRobert D. Musick, LCSW Vice chair, Monongalia  \nNatalie Buskirk Murphy, LSW Secretary, Cabell  \nJoanne M. Boileau, LSW Raleigh  \nJonathan W. Friley, Public Member, Kanawha  \nKatherine Shelek-Furbee, LCSW Brooke  \nStephanneC Thornton, LICSW Jackson  \nOffice Staff  \nVickie James, LCSW  \nExecutive Director  \nto graduating. The student must be enrolled in the final semester of a University Social Work program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (hereinafter referred to as “CSWE”) to be eligible to apply.  \nPURPOSE: This application establishes the candidate’s social work education, background, and level of examination eligibility. Issuance of a permit allows one to seek employment and practice while preparing to sit for the social work exam within the six-month period of the permit. Applicants must sit for the exam within the period of the permit.  \nWV Code §30-30-1a prohibits the practice of social work in this state without a license or permit.  \nReview the attached application and contact the Board if you have questions  \nEnclosed you will find:  \n1) Application Cover Sheet identifies the candidate and provides the necessary contact information to set up a file and pre-approval to ASWB for exam registration.  \n2) Part II: Education identifies the CSWE accredited school, degree, and  \ngraduation date. A statement or equivalent communication must be submitted to the Board office by fax or mail to verify a student is enrolled in the final semester. Graduates shall provide a completed official university BSW or MSW transcript as soon as available from the school.  \n3) Part III: Background Personal Information: Answer yes or no to each question and include detailed explanations where required for a “Yes” response.  \n4) Part IV: Professional References: Review the definition and have three professional individuals complete a Reference Form on your behalf. Anyone that performs in a profession or has retired from professional life that not related to the candidate may provide a recommendation. Three professional references are required.  \nComplete each part of the application and submit with the following:  \n1) FEE: Attach a personal check or money order payable to: WV Board of Social Work in the amount of $45.00 for the permit fee. Fees are not payable by credit card.  \n2) Copy of Official Government Identification: Driver’s License, Military ID, Passport, etc.  \n3) Official BSW/MSW transcript or letter of good standing from your college or university (see Part II-Page 4) .  \nWhat to expect: Please allow up to ten business days following receipt of your application for the Board to issue your permit. Please do not contact us before that time to verify receipt of your application; if you have not received your license in three weeks from the time you mailed your application, we will be happy to update you on the status of your application at that time.  \nTEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK PERMIT APPLICATION  \nName:   \nHome Mailing Address:  (Street or P.O. Box) (Apt. \\#)  \n(City) (State) (Zip Code)  \nHome Phone:   Cell:    \nE-Mail:   \nSocial Security \\#:   Birth date:    \nSubmit a copy of your Drivers License, Military ID, Passport, or other official Government Document in order for us to accurately submit your approval to the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) .  \nAre you currently seeking work or employed? 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