Licensure Information

NASW-PA Members

NASW-PA is pleased to offer you a step by step look at the licensing process for Pennsylvania, such as. . .

• How to become a Licensed Social Worker
• How to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Applications for these processes.

To access this page, click here.  You will be asked to log in as this is a benefit for our members.

NASW-PA Non Members

Licensing information and application forms can be found at the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapits, and Professional Counselors website

Consider joining at www.socialworkers.org to take advantage of NASW-PA's step-by-step licensing information. 

For All Social Workers

Licensure Prep Courses

Licensure Prep Courses are helpful for social workers who are interested in taking the ASWB examination.  Information provided in this class covers the following topics: theories, defense mechanism, DSM criteria, Code of Ethics, administration, a handful of disorders, and more.  This is a great way to refresh your social work knowledge learned in school, whether you have been out of school a few weeks or years.

Click here for a list of classes or to purchase a manual for home-study.