Career Details

Certified Social Work Case Manager

Description

Certifying Organization

National Association of Social Workers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 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? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

Certifying Organization

American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work

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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