PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The Professional Standards Committee works to advance the quality of social
work practice, improve the knowledge required for such practice and promote
professional development to improve practice. The Committee also works
to enhance the ethical practice of social work through the Code of Ethics
and legal regulation of social work.
There are numerous schools of social work in Iowa accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). For a list of schools and contact information, click on the link below:
As a student completes their social work education, there are opportunities for loan forgiveness programs. This continues to be an issue for students entering the profession. As tuition increases, so does the burden of student loans. To view programs that may be available to you, click on the link below:
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS
As a student, new graduate, or newly located Iowa social worker, you may
feel the need to talk with an experienced social worker in your own community.
The Iowa Chapter has a mentor program available for you! To be partnered
with a social worker, or if you would like to be a mentor, click on one
of the links below to learn how you can be involved to help a colleague.
MENTOR GUIDELINES | MENTEE GUIDELINES
Licensure is an issue that affects all social workers. It is important
to understand and abide by the licensure laws in Iowa.
• At the Bachelor’s education level, social workers have
the option to be a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).
• If a social worker has completed a CSWE accredited degree from
a school of social work, earning a Masters in Social Work, licensure MUST
occur. Upon completing the necessary paperwork and passing the examination,
one becomes a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Upon completion of a Master of Social Work degree, an individual
must complete two years full-time post-master’s social work practice
at the master’s level, including 4,000 hours of experience and 110
hours of supervision during the two-year period, to be considered for
the next phase of licensure, Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
If a social worker does not wish to obtain an LISW license, the additional
supervision is not required by the licensing board.
IOWA
LICENSING BOARD WEB SITE
APPLICATION
FOR IOWA SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE
Once licensed, a social worker must comply with the licensing board’s rules as they relate to continuing education. Social workers must complete 27 hours of continuing education opportunities during the two-year licensure period. Three of the 27 hours must be in social work ethics training. Additionally, if a social worker has direct contact with children and dependent adults, Mandatory Reporter training must be completed every five years.
SOCIAL
WORK LAWS & RULES
APPROVED
MANDATORY REPORTER TRAINING PROVIDERS
NASW - Iowa
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