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Social Worker
Overview
Michigan Board of Social Workers
Welcome to the Michigan Board of Social Work website! Our goal is to provide up-to-date information on various topics related to the practice of social work in Michigan. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to check out our website often.
Licensing Information
Bachelor's Social Worker Licensing Guide and FAQs
Limited Bachelor's Social Work Licensing Guide and FAQs
Limited Master's Social Work Licensing Guide and FAQs
Limited Social Services Technician Licensing Guide and FAQs
Master's Social Worker Licensing Guide and FAQs
Social Service Technician Licensing Guide and FAQs
Licensing Applications & Forms
Certification of Education for a Social Service Technician Registration
Supervisor's Verification of Social Service Employment
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Bachelor's Social Worker License
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Master's Social Worker License
Supervisor's Verification of Social Work Experience for Social Service Technician Registration
Board Information
Michigan Board of Social Work Members
Public Health Code - Social Work Section
2026 Board of Social Work Meeting Schedule - Amended
2025 Board of Social Work Meeting Schedule - Amended
2024 Board of Social Work Meeting Schedule
2023 Board of Social Work Meeting Schedule