Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 120 - Social Work Licensing Board
The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Agency 120) is responsible for regulating the practice of social work in Arkansas. Established by Act 791 of 1981, the Board aims to protect the public by setting standards for qualifications, training, and experience for those seeking to represent themselves as social workers. It also promotes high standards of professional performance among those engaged in social work practice. (healthy.arkansas.gov)
📌 Board Composition
The Board comprises nine members, appointed by the Governor with Senate consent for three-year terms. Members must be residents of Arkansas and U.S. citizens. The composition includes:(codes.findlaw.com)
Three Licensed Certified Social Workers (LCSWs)
Two Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs)
One Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
One psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
One public member
One member aged 60 or older, representing the elderly(codes.findlaw.com)
Professional members must have at least five years of full-time social work practice experience before appointment. (codes.findlaw.com)
📋 Powers and Duties
The Board has the authority to:
Establish licensure criteria and processes
Define unprofessional conduct and set ethical standards
Set fees and publish financial records
Establish continuing education requirements
Make rules consistent with law to regulate its proceedings
Compile an annual report
Establish mechanisms for appeals and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses(law.justia.com)
📝 Licensing and Supervision Rules
Provisional Licensure: The Board may issue a provisional license to applicants for LSW or LMSW. This license is valid for one year and allows up to three attempts to pass the required examination. (regulations.justia.com)
Supervision for LCSW Licensure: Applicants for LCSW licensure must complete two years (4,000 hours) of post-master's supervised experience under an LCSW. Supervision should be at least one hour per week, with group supervision acceptable under specific conditions. A supervision plan must be submitted to the Board within 60 days of starting supervision, and an evaluation form must be submitted within 60 days of its termination. (regulations.justia.com)
📅 Meetings and Contact Information
Meetings: Held on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Freeway Medical Tower Building, 5800 West 10th St., Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72204. (healthy.arkansas.gov)
Contact:
Phone: (501) 372-5071
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