Social Work Licensure Explained

BLS workforce data by state

Career Intelligence NEW

Career tools

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Salary Negotiation tool

Workplace Rights tool

Know your protections

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Burnout Toolkit tool

Assess + recover

Ready for your LCSW-eligible role?

Jobs with supervision, caseload, and CEU reimbursement listed upfront.

Browse LCSW-Eligible Jobs →

AI tools

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Resume Builder tool

SW-specific AI templates

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Cover Letter Builder tool

AI-powered in 30 sec

Complete suite: coach + questions + drills

Interview Prep

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Interview Coach tool

Practice with AI feedback

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Interview Questions tool

108 real SW questions

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LinkedIn Optimizer tool

Career guides

12 in-depth SW guides

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First Job After MSW

LCSW-eligible role guide

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Career Paths

Every direction you can go

Salary Guide 2026

By role, state & setting

Get licensed

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State Licensing Guides

All 51 jurisdictions

Move states with your license

How to Become an LCSW

Complete roadmap

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Find a Supervisor tool

LICSW marketplace

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Hours Tracker tool

Log sessions toward LCSW

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ASWB Exam Prep

Study guides & practice

Maintain your license

License Renewal Guide

Deadlines & checklist

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License Reciprocity

Loan forgiveness estimator

PSLF Calculator

My account

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My Vault new

License, CEUs & docs — stored securely

I want to...

Hire social workers → Understand the talent market → Build our employer brand →

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Guided setup

Set up your employer presence in 10 minutes

Post your first job with all 4 candidate signals, claim your profile, and start getting applications from licensed social workers today.

Start employer setup →

Post & hire

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Post a Job

Reach licensed SW nationwide

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Search Candidates tool

Browse licensed SW profiles

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Message Candidates tool

Direct inbox

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Verify a License new

Check any SW's license status

Talent intelligence

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Salary Benchmarks

Pay by role, state & setting

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Career Map

SW workforce by location

BLS workforce data by state

Career Intelligence NEW

Supply, demand & projections

Workforce Data

The 4 signals SW candidates care about

Supervision · Caseload · LCSW hours · CEU reimbursement

Post with all 4 signals →

Your account

Photos, mission, benefits

Employer Dashboard

Postings & applicants

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Edit Employer Profile

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Analytics & ROI tool

Track hiring performance

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Pricing & Plans

Basic, Pro, Enterprise

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Book a Demo

30-min walkthrough

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Claim your company

Your organization may already be listed. Verify ownership, add logo, mission, and benefits — free.

Claim your company →

Why SWU beats Indeed for SW hiring

Licensed candidates only

Every profile is a verified licensed or pre-licensed social worker

4-signal job listings

Supervision, caseload, LCSW hours, CEU reimbursement — the fields SW candidates actually filter by

Career tools drive return visits

Candidates return for CEU tracking and licensing — your jobs stay top of mind

Employer directory presence

Listed in SWU's employer directory — searchable by SW looking for their next role

I manage a...

MSW / BSW program → Field placement office → Student services →

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Guided setup

Get your program listed and your students career-ready in one flow

List your program, set up field placements, launch a student chapter, and connect students to LCSW-eligible employers — step by step.

Start school setup →

For administrators

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School Portal

Admin dashboard & tools

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Post Jobs & Internships

Reach students & alumni

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Field Placement Manager tool

Manage sites & students

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Student Roster

Track enrolled students

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Verify a License new

Check any SW's license status

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Claim your school

Your program may already be listed. Claim it to manage your profile, showcase outcomes, and reach prospective students.

Claim your school →

Program listings

Search accredited programs

MSW Program Finder

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Best Online MSW Programs

Rankings & comparisons

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BSW Programs

Undergraduate SW degrees

For students

622 CSWE-accredited BSW · MSW · DSW

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Programs by State

85 state landing pages

Get your program listed

Reach students searching for CSWE-accredited MSW programs

List your program →

Career launch for students

Complete roadmap by state

How to Become an LCSW

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First Job After MSW

LCSW-eligible role guide

Complete suite: coach + questions + drills

Interview Prep

🎙️

Interview Coach tool

Practice with AI feedback

📄

Resume Builder tool

SW-specific AI templates

📋

State Licensing Guides

Know your state's path

✏️

ASWB Exam Prep

Study guides & practice

Hospitals, nonprofits, agencies

PSLF Guide

Student loan forgiveness

Free for students, always

Every career tool, licensing guide, and interview resource — no paywall, ever

Licensing

Directories

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Employer Directory new

MSW & BSW programs by state

School Directory new

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Associations Directory new

NASW chapters, state boards, orgs

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Supervisor Directory tool

Browse LICSW supervisors

Community

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NASW Chapters

All 56 state chapters

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Community

Connect with SW professionals

Data & research

Pay by role, state & setting

32K employers + 99K schools

BLS workforce data by state

Career Intelligence NEW

CEUs & licensing

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Approved CEU Providers tool

10 major providers compared

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License Renewal Guide

Deadlines, fees & checklist

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License Reciprocity

Move states with your license

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Verify a License new

Check any SW's license status

All guides

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All Career Guides

12 in-depth SW guides

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Salary Negotiation Scripts

Word-for-word scripts

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Employment Contract Guide

12 clauses to watch

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Workplace Rights

Title VII, ADA, FMLA & more

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Burnout Prevention Toolkit

The CARE Protocol