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Last Updated: April 2026

Alabama Social Work Licensing

Complete guide to obtaining your social work license in Alabama. Requirements, fees, and step-by-step application process.

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Alabama has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact

Alabama is a member state of the Social Work Licensure Compact. Once multistate licenses begin issuing in 2026, eligible Alabama-licensed social workers will be able to apply for a single license that authorizes practice across all compact member states — similar to the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Status: Enacted; awaiting Compact Commission operational launch (expected 2026). Authoritative source: swcompact.org/compact-map

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3License Types
$100Application Fee
3,000Clinical Hours (LCSW)
30CE Hours / 2 Years

License Types in Alabama

BSW

Bachelor Social Worker

MSW

Master Social Worker

LICSW

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Licensing Board

Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
Official state licensing authority
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Key Requirements

Exam: ASWB examination required for all license levels
Continuing Education: 30 hours every 2 years required for renewal
Clinical Hours: 3,000 supervised clinical hours required for LCSW licensure

About Social Work in Alabama

Alabama requires supervision by an LICSW for clinical licensure. Rural practice opportunities are significant throughout the state.

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