Temporary License:

The Temporary Social Work License is granted to individuals who earned a four-year accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in a specific area that is recognized by the Board under Legislative Rule §25-CSR-1.3.3.

For those who graduated prior to July 1, 2000, he/she may pursue social work employment in either or both the private or DHHR social service agencies.

Applicants who meet the same degree major requirements but did not graduate until after July 1, 2000, may only achieve a social work license as a direct hire of the WV Department of Health & Human Services in a social work position. Specifically: this candidate must take an appropriate civil service examination, be placed on the State Register, and hired by the Department to work in a particular county DHHR office pursuant to Legislative Rule §25-CSR-1.3.3.4.

The temporary licensee is not eligible by license or education to perform social work as a contract social worker, independent social worker, fee for service arrangement, or any independent method. Only a person with a Regular License that has accumulated appropriate education, skills, knowledge and experience may function as an independent social work contractor. The temporary licensee is assigned an employment supervisor in addition to mandatory “licensing supervision” as set forth within Legislative Rule §25-CSR-1.

The Temporary License Compliance Verification Form is due in July of each year from temporary licensees and must be faxed or mailed to the Board of Social Work Examiners.

Temporary Licensees who change employers, DHHR county offices, titles, and/or licensing supervisors must file a Change in Original Agreement for Temporary License Form with the Board.

To apply for a Temporary License:

Download, complete, and return the Provisional License Eligibility Request form below.

Downloadable / Printable Version of Provisional License Eligibility Request:

Completed applications must be mailed to the Board office:

WV Board of Social Work Examiners
PO Box 5459
Charleston, WV 25361