Learn what's required for your Behavioral Health : Social Worker license in New York
This Behavioral Health : Social Worker licensing information summarizes
the minimum requirements established by the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions.
We recommend you contact the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
for more detailed information or changes.
If you obtain Behavioral Health : Social Worker licenses in multiple
states, we recommend you check each
state's requirements.
New York Social Workers: Social Worker
Total Hours Required:
36
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
36
Renewal Cycle in Years:
3
Online Info
Mandatory: Effective September 1, 2004, Education Law requires licensed social workers, when applying initially for licensure or limited permit, or for the renewal of a New York State license or registration.
2 hours of training/coursework Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. This is a one-time requirement
2 hours of training/coursework Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. This is a one-time requirement
Online Limitations
All 36 hours can be done through home-study/online.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
New York State Education Department Office of the Professions
Phone:
5184743004
Fax:
Website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/
Address:
89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor West Wing Albany, NY 12234
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.