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SOCIAL WORKER, ADVANCED PRACTICE
License Description A certified advanced practice social worker is an individual who holds a Wisconsin certificate under s. 457.08(2), Wis. Stats. A certified advanced practice social worker may evaluate and intervene in complex difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Intervention plans may include psychosocial evaluation, counseling of individuals, families, and groups; referral to community resources; advocacy; and facilitation of organizational change to meet social needs. A certified advanced practice social worker may engage in psychotherapeutic activities only under the supervision of a person authorized by the board or by DHFS in a clinic setting and supervised clinical experience to qualify a person for clinical licensure must be supervised requires certain types of supervisors (see Practice FAQs). No person may use the title "advanced practice social worker" unless he or she is certified as an advanced practice social worker in the state of Wisconsin.
Licensing Agency
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Division of Professional Credential Processing
1400 E. Washington Ave., P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708-8935
(608) 266 2112
dsps@wisconsin.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 12/01/2020
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