Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for more information about applying for VT CEs. VT offers three options for organizations wishing to have CE workshops approved: The single-day application for workshops on a single topic over the course of 1-10 hours/in one day, the conference/multi-day application for concurrent sessions on the same day, or the conference/multi-day application for any programming occurring over the course of 2+ days.

Yes, NASW VT offers Individual CE approval, free with your membership and $35 for non-members for each workshop. Please note, if you are applying for a program over 8 hours, the cost may be increased. Please allow for 30 business days for review. The application and more information can be found here: https://naswvt.socialworkers.org/individual-ce-credits

Yes, VT recognizes CEs put on by all NASW state chapters and NASW national.

Vermont LICSWs are required to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every two years. For LICSWs, of these 20 CEs, 15 must be 'formal' or live - either in person or live virtual (synchronous). 1.5 of these CEs must be in Ethics and 1.0 of these CEs must be in Cultural Competency. For more information on cultural competency requirements, click here

Every two years and you will receive a notice via email. If you are licensed in that renewal period, you have to renew but don’t need to complete the CEs for that time period. For example, if you were licensed after February 1, 2022 and before January 2024, you will need to renew for the January 2024 period but no CEs will be required. After January 2024, you will need to complete the CEs for 2026. The exception is that if you are licensed within 90 days of January 2024, you do not need to renew (or do CEs).”

If you engage in supervised practice in Vermont, you must be on the roster of non-licensed non-certified psychotherapists before you begin your supervised practice. your supervision hours will not be accepted if you were not on the roster during the entire time you were engaged in supervised practice.

Email us at info.naswvt@socialworkers.org - we are happy to answer your questions!

Vermont Secretary of State and OPR provides licensing in Vermont.

ASWB has a report to help social workers navigate telehealth, however the landscape is constantly changing so we recommend checking with OPR as well. Generally the rule is that you must be licensed in the state in which your client's feet are in during the telehealth appointment. While Vermont may be fine with you seeing your client who is now in another state, that state may not. The link above has information about Vermont Interim Telehealth Registration options.

Find information about the new law here as well as a template for a GFE form for your practice.

VT SOS/OPR provides telehealth options.

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Yes, NASW VT has a few advertising options - primarily email ads to our members as well as posting on our webpage or job board. Click here for more information

To qualify to be licensed in VT, an applicant must be actively licensed or certified in good standing in another jurisdiction for three or more years preceding this application. Click here to find the application: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/online-services/

NASW provides members with free ethics consultations as a benefit of membership. Click the link to see the phone line hours and get more information. You can also consult your liability insurance or post on the MyNASW Forum. The Code of Ethics is another great source of information.

There are many benefits of becoming a NASW member. Our members report that their favorite perks are free and discounted CEU opportunities by local experts and professionals in VT, career assistance, annual conferences, the ability to connect with colleagues through committees, sponsored events, and the free ethical consultation hotline. NASW VT is also heavily involved in legal advocacy for social workers and the populations we serve. NASW VT committees work alongside our staff to target key issues in the state and federally. Click here for more information about membership

To become a LICSW supervisor in Vermont, you need your own LICSW, at least 3 years of post-license experience, and to be on the Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) approved supervisor roster. You will need to apply through OPR, meet specific supervision training/experience, and then supervise MSW candidates fulfilling their 3,000 hours of experience while registered on Vermont's non-licensed psychotherapist roster, ensuring ethical, documented, and compliant supervision.

As of August 2024, set up account on OPR website, get rostered (no requirements to be rostered), apply for LICSW. Once your education transcripts have been approved, you will be able to begin your supervised work. That application “stays alive” until you are ready to complete your LICSW. If you don’t complete the process to the education approval point, your LICSW application will expire in six months and you will have to pay the fee again.

Most likely yes - we recommend confirming with OPR. As long as the out-of-state supervisor meets VT supervisor requirements (primarily 3 years licensure), the hours will likely count. We recommend getting the information that you will need for your LICSW application from your supervisor as soon as possible. This way you know you have it when the time comes and you won't worry about tracking your supervisor down.

You have 5 years to accrue your hours, it starts when you start getting supervision, not from when you graduated.

If you are not able to complete your CEs, please let OPR know. They have a process for a 90-day “makeup” plan/agreement.

Go to OPR website sos.vermont.gov/opr “Find a Professional” in the top bar and then click on Find a Professional and then enter your name. It will tell you what licenses you hold. If you are “Active” on the roster, you are good to go!

You can do it during when the renewal is open which is roughly 6 weeks before the renewal date. You will get a reminder 3 months in advance.

6 months before you are eligible to be licensed (before your supervision hours are completed)