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Social Work Licensure in Montana

This page targets licensure-intent searches (like “LCSW requirements Montana”). Licensure rules change—always verify details with Montana’s official licensing authority. The snapshot below is compiled from ASWB’s Spotlight on Regulation (2024).

Licensees in Montana
2,013
Total # of licensees (ASWB snapshot)
Per 100k population
186
# of social workers per 100k
Renewal + CE
Renewal: 1 year
CE hours: 20 hours
Continuing education requirements vary by license level
Supervision snapshot

These are initial licensure supervision snapshots from ASWB. Always confirm the exact hour types, settings, and documentation rules with the state board.

  • Clinical: —
  • Masters: ü ü
  • Bachelors: —
Practice permissions snapshot
  • Independent practice: prohibited
  • Private practice: prohibited
  • Exams used: Clinical, Masters, Bachelors
Fees (snapshot)
Initial: $175 (doesn’t include exam fees)
Renewal: $175

Step-by-step licensure overview

  1. Choose your degree: MSW is typically required for clinical licensure.
  2. Verify CSWE accreditation: confirm the program meets educational requirements.
  3. Plan field placement: ask how placements are coordinated in Montana (especially online).
  4. Apply for initial credential (if applicable): some states have associate/non‑clinical tiers.
  5. Complete supervised experience: track hours, supervisor credentials, and documentation.
  6. Pass the required exam: exam level and timing vary by jurisdiction.
  7. Apply for clinical licensure: submit hours verification, exam results, background check, and fees.
  8. Maintain your license: renewal cycles + CE requirements vary by state and license type.

Quick checklist for Montana

  • What is the clinical license title in Montana (LCSW, LICSW, CSW, etc.)?
  • Which supervised hours count, and what documentation is required?
  • Which exam level is required and when can you sit for it?
  • Are there jurisprudence/ethics exams or special CE rules?
  • What are renewal intervals, CE totals, and audit policies?

Get matched with MSW programs

If your goal is clinical licensure, we can match you with MSW options (online, hybrid, or campus) that fit your timeline in Montana.

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Informational only. Always verify with the official state board.

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MSW programs in MontanaRequest matchesCareer guidesASWB Spotlight on Regulation