Learn what's required for your Behavioral Health : Social Worker license in Tennessee
This Behavioral Health : Social Worker licensing information summarizes
the minimum requirements established by the Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Social Workers.
We recommend you contact the
Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Social Workers
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.
Tennessee Social Workers: Social Worker
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2021
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2021
Online Info
Hours Required:
Mandatory Subject:
3 hours of Ethics
- LBSW-9 hours / year (7 SW, 3 professional ethics, 2 either)
- LMSW-12 hours / year (10 SW, 3 professional ethics, 2 either)
- LAPSW & LCSW-15 hours/ year (10 SW, 3 professional ethics, 2 either)
Mandatory Subject:
3 hours of Ethics
Online Limitations
A maximum of two-thirds (2/3) of a licensee’s credit hours may be taken via multi-media courses during a calendar year.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Social Workers
Phone:
6155325088
Fax:
Address:
665 Mainstream Drive 2nd Floor Nashville, 37243
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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.