Position Statement on Certification Standards for School Social Workers
by the New York State School Social Workers’ Association
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Certification Requirements
In order to be a School Social Worker in a NYS Public School setting, you must first obtain at least a Licensed Master Social Worker license in order to obtain a provisional certificate. See below.
The certification process is controlled by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). When visiting the New York State Department of Education website, school social workers’ information can be found under the Pupil Personnel Services designation. After 2 years of service you will be eligible to apply for a permanent certificate. Additional requirements include completion of a 3 hour Child Protective course, a 3 hour School Safety Course and a 6 hour Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) course. Please use the links below for additional information and requirements.
Licensure
New York State offers 3 forms of social work licensure:
- LMSW-Licensed Master Social Worker
- LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LCSW “R” Psychotherapy Privilege
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Questions?
Certification: Contact NYSED at https://secureforms.nysed.gov/ohe/tcert/ContactOTI.cfm
Licensure: Contact the Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services: opunit5@nysed.gov
Please provide your name, the last 4 digits of your social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.
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