This compact will enable regulated social workers with bachelor’s, master’s, and clinical licenses to serve clients in every state that joins the compact rather than going through the licensure process in every state where they want to practice. Similar to the compact for a driver’s license, each Social Work Licensure Compact member state agrees to mutually recognize the licenses issued by every other member state.

Advantages of the Social Work Licensure Compact Include: 

•             Enhancing the mobility of social workers  

•             Improving access to professional social work services  

•             Improving continuity of care when clients travel or relocate  

•             Supporting relocating military spouses and families 

•             Enhancing public safety  

•             Creating a data system of information about licensees, including license status, 

            investigative information and adverse actions 

Learn more by visiting the Social Work Licensure Compact website.