This board licenses and regulates social workers in three categories in New Jersey. More specifically, the board certifies at the bachelors level and licenses at the masters level. Inquiries or complaints may be forwarded to Mrs. Kay McCormack, Executive Director, Board of Social Work Examiners, PO Box 45033, Newark, NJ 07101, (973) 504-6495.

Social Work Examiner Board Members

Frequently Asked Questions

Information Concerning the Practice of Social Work

Information About the Criminal History Record Background Check of Current Licensees. [pdf 84k]

ON-LINE RENEWAL (2006-2008 cycle)

• Renewal Information [pdf 76k]
• End of Cycle Walk-In Renewal Option [pdf 120k]
• End of Cycle Renewal Update CE Credit Approvals [pdf 120k]

Education

• Continuing Education Offerings [pdf 37k]
• Board Approved Sources of Continuing Education CE Credits [pdf 58k]

Board Meetings

• Meeting Dates
• Minutes
• Agendas

Online Services

• Change-of-Address Form
• Complaint Form [pdf 348k]
• Licensee Directory

Rules

• Social Work Examiners Laws [pdf 84K]
• Social Work Examiners Regulations [pdf 134K]
• Uniform Enforcement Act [pdf 68K]
• Licensee Duty to Cooperate [pdf 20K]
• Adoptions & Proposals

Other Web Resources

• Association of Social Work Boards ("ASWB")
• National Association of Social Workers ("NASW")
• New Jersey Chapter NASW
• Council on Social Work Education ("CSWE")
• U.S. Social Work Boards Directory