Become a Social Worker in New Hampshire
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- New Hampshire Independent Clinical Social Worker
- New Hampshire Social Work Salary
- New Hampshire Social Work Scholarships
Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in New Hampshire, contact the New Hampshire Social Work Licensing Board.
Licensure as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (ICSW) is required for any official practice as a social worker in New Hampshire. The requirements are as follows:
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- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
New Hampshire ICSW (Independent Clinical Social Worker)
New Hampshire ICSW Education Requirement: A two year master’s or a doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited school
New Hampshire ICSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: Two years or 3,000 hours of paid, post-master’s supervised clinical experience
Fee: $260 ASWB examination fee, $150 application fee and a $135 license fee
Additional Information: Applicant must accrue 3,000 hours of experience over a period of at least two years under the supervision of a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker; 100 of those hours must be individual face-to-face supervision with at least one hour of supervision a week
Endorsement: None
License Renewal: Renewal is required every two years. Requirements for renewal include the successful completion of 40 contact hours of continuing education, including 6 hours in ethics and payment of a $270 renewal fee.
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In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in New Hampshire, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in New Hampshire can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online master of social work program. We are committed to keeping updated information on New Hampshire social work licensure policies available to you.
Disclaimer: There may be additional methods of certification that have not been covered here. Please contact your state social work licensing department for more information. Last updated 08/31/2018.
New Hampshire Social Work Salary
| New Hampshire Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $51,150 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $61,790 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $51,720 |
| All Other Social Workers | $72,070 |
| Salary Increase from BSW to MSW | +$9,000 |
Disclaimer: Social Worker Salary information is taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Information about social worker salaries in New Hampshire is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 8/22/2018.
New Hampshire Social Work Scholarships
New Hampshire State Loan Repayment Program
Type: Loan Repayment
Amount: $45,000 for a three-year commitment with an opportunity of an extension for an additional 24 months at $20,000
Description: The New Hampshire SLRP provides funds to health care professionals working in areas of the state designated as being medically underserved. The SLRP will offset graduate education loans to full-time eligible licensed health care professionals for $45,000 for a minimum service obligation of 36 months and an opportunity of an extension for an additional twenty-four months at $20,000.
Additional scholarship information is available on the national page of social work scholarships.
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Sponsored Online Social Work Programs
- Join the #16 ranked Howard University School of Social Work1
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Research-driven faculty dedicated to making an impact on social problems
- Prepares you to apply social work skills across practice settings
- Four areas of focus: Individuals and Families, Organizations and Community, Evaluation, and Policy Practice and Advocacy
- Three certificates: Trauma Practice, Mental Health Practice or Practice with Groups and Families.
- Four program tracks: Advanced Standing, Accelerated, Full Time and Extended
- Three academic departments: Adult Mental Health and Wellness; Children, Youth – and Families; and Social Change and Innovation
- Features field education in or near students’ own communities.
- Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks
- Concentrate your degree in integrated practice or clinical practice
- Ethically integrates faith and social work practice
- Specialize in clinical practice or community practice
- CWRU’s Mandel School is a top-10 ranked graduate school of social work (2019).1
- Three paths of study are available to prepare social work leaders to work in clinical or community practice.
Licensure information including requirements, renewals, and fees were retrieved as of August 2018. Information may have changed since, check with the state’s board of licensing for more information.