Become a Social Worker in Montana
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Disclaimer: Due to the rapidly changing nature of social work regulations, for the most up-to-date information on becoming a social worker in Montana, contact the Montana Social Work Licensing Board.
Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is required for any official practice as a social worker in Montana. 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.
Montana LCSW
Montana LCSW Education Requirement: Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or a doctorate in social work from a CSWE-accredited college or university
Montana LCSW Exam: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Advanced Generalist or Clinical Level Examination
Field Requirement: 3,000 hours of supervised, post-degree psychotherapy work completed in no less than two years including 1,500 hours of direct client contact. Supervisors must hold a valid state license as a social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist.
Fee: $200 application fee, $260 ASWB examination fee, $27.25 fingerprint background check
Additional Information: Three current letters from licensed social workers, licensed psychologists or licensed psychiatrists are required. A supervisor of the applicant must write at least one of the letters. All applicants for licensure must obtain a fingerprint and background check from the Department of Justice.
Endorsement: Available upon board approval
License Renewal: Renewal is required every year. Requirements for renewal are the successful completion of 20 contact hours of continuing education and payment of a $175 renewal fee.
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In order to become a licensed social work practitioner in Montana, you will need to complete prerequisite coursework, examination requirements, and, in some cases, supervised work requirements. Also, certain levels of social work in Montana can only be reached after completing an on-campus or online master of social work program. We are committed to keeping updated information on Montana 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.
Montana Social Work Salary
| Montana Social Work Career | Average Social Worker Salary |
|---|---|
| Child, Family and School Social Workers | $35,940 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $48,620 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $36,720 |
| All Other Social Workers | $42,340 |
| 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 Louisiana is subject to change. Please confirm salary information with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 8/22/2018.
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.