Career Details

Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

Description

The Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) certification is a national hallmark of quality practice, recognized by insurors, professionals, courts, and consumers. The BCD is issued by the American Board of Examiners (ABE) to those who have, through an examination process and professional attainments, proved their ability to practice advanced-generalist clinical social work at a high level of competency. In addition to the advanced-generalist BCD certification, clinical social workers may be certified for competency in Clinical Supervision, Practice with Children & Their Families, and Psychoanalysis. They can be found, with many details of their practice and background, in a free searchable-sortable Internet service, the Online BCD Directory.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Social Work Case Manager

Certifying Organization

National Association of Social Workers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Clinical Social Work Licensing Examination

Certifying Organization

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Masters Social Work Licensing Examination

Certifying Organization

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Type

B - Advanced

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