Arizona
Your Step-by-Step Path to Licensure and Beyond
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
How to become a social worker
Step 1: Graduate MSW program from a CSWE-accredited school
Step 2: Register and Pass the ASWB Masters Level Exam
- First, contact the ASWB, apply and be accepted
- Then, contact Pearson VUE to set an exam appointment
- Return to TDC to use our LMSW Exam Prep: ASWB Masters Level Exam program, to study and pass with confidence!
Step 3: Complete Arizona Social Work License application and Accrue Hours
- Review the state LCSW application. There is also a helpful Resource Guide on the ABBH’s website. The application includes:
- Submission of official school transcripts in a sealed envelope sent directly from your CSWE-accredited college to the Board.
- Background questionnaire, including criminal history, court orders, treatment documentation, reports from medical practitioners, etc.
- Employment history for the previous (10) years. If there is a gap in employment for more than one (1) month, you will need to provide an explanation.
- Payment of a $250 application fee.
- Verification of supervised work experience and clinical supervision
- Accrue 3,200 hours of supervised work experience over a two-year period, at least 1,600 of those hours must be direct client interaction.
- 100 hours of supervised clinical work, with at least 50 of those hours supervised by a clinical social worker. The other 50 can be supervised by another qualified professional.
Step 4: Register for the ASWB Clinical Exam and Study with Confidence!
- Register for the licensing exam with the ASWB and then Pearson VUE to select your date and location
- Return to TDC to use our LCSW Exam Prep: ASWB Clinical Level program, to study and pass with confidence!
Continuing Education Requirements
Pre-licensure - Social workers in AZ have the same CE requirements as Licensed Social workers.
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
- Total Hours Required: 30 hours
- Must include:
- 3 hours Ethics
- 3 hours Cultural Competency & Diversity
- 3 hours AZ Statutes/Regulations
Therapist Development Center is an approved provider through ASWB ACE
Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
How to become a Marriage & Family Therapist
Step 1: Earn Your Degree
- Master’s in MFT or related field from COAMFTE or Board equivalent program
Step 2: Accrue Supervised Experience
- 3,200 hours of supervised experience and a minimum of 2 years
- Minimum of 1,600 hours direct client contact
- At least 1,000 of these hours with couples or families
- 100 hours of direct clinical supervision, 75 of which must be done by a Board-approved LMFT
- For one month of practice, there must be at least one hour of direct clinical supervision
- At least 25 hours must be individual supervision
- Must be supervised under a board-approved supervisor
Step 3: Study and Pass Required Exam
- Apply to take the AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Exam fee $365
- Sign up for TDC’s NationalMFT course and pass with confidence!
Step 4: Apply for LMFT Licensure
- Submit supervised hours and exam results
- Submit fingerprint background check
- Pay licensure fee $250
Continuing Education Requirements
License Renewal
- Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years
- Total Hours Required: 30 hours
- Must include:
- 3 hours ethics or mental health law
- 3 hours cultural competency and diversity
- 3 hours Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial
- 30 hours may be earned online
TDS is an approved provider by ASWB ACE.
