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Last Updated: April 2026

Louisiana Social Work Licensing

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

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Louisiana has enacted the Social Work Licensure Compact

Louisiana is a member state of the Social Work Licensure Compact. Once multistate licenses begin issuing in 2026, eligible Louisiana-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)
40CE Hours / 2 Years

License Types in Louisiana

LBSW

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker

LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensing Board

Louisiana 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: 40 hours every 2 years required for renewal
Clinical Hours: 3,000 supervised clinical hours required for LCSW licensure

About Social Work in Louisiana

Louisiana has strong demand in disaster response, coastal communities, and public health social work.

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