HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE/OKSHINE UPDATES

The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers have received numerous requests for information and the Board’s position regarding the passage of SB 1369 passed during last year’s legislative session.  Please note this was not legislation sponsored by the Oklahoma Social Work Board, or any other Occupational Licensing entity impacted by this legislation.  As most of you are likely aware, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority (OHCA) is the agency designated to carry out the legislative requirements.  NASW OK has been ACTIVELY involved in voicing the concerns on behalf of our profession.  Associations for the other professions are equally involved and have been voicing similar concerns.  Any clarification, context, requirements or information about the Health Information Exchange should be directed to the OHCA at this point given they were tasked with rule development for SB 1369. For more information, please visit NASW Oklahoma.

NEW ONLINE PORTAL for Applications, Renewals, Licensee Search and Complaints

RENEW your Social Work License, click HERE to access the Licensee Portal

New Application, Click HERE to access the Application Portal

Verify a License - Click HERE

The application for the July 21st, 2023 board meeting is Friday, June 30th, 2023.  This means ALL application materials MUST be entered into the application portal by close of business June 30th, 2023 and Application Payment must be submitted.  We STRONGLY encourage you to get your application materials uploaded well in advance of the deadline so we have an opportunity to vet it out.  We regret to inform  you there are no exceptions to this deadline.   If all application materials are not received by the due date, we will simply move your application to the September 2023 Board Meeting.

Click on the "Supervisor Workshops" link of the left side of the web page for dates of upcoming workshops
SOCIAL WORK LICENSING EXAMS Find out more about changes to the Association of Social Work Board's (ASWB) licensing examinations and other services offered such as online practice tests by clicking ASWB EXAM Who is on the Board? Statute and Rules governing OSBLSW Fee Schedule NASW Code of Ethics NASW-OK (Oklahoma Chapter) NASW National Site    OKLAHOMA STATE BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS 3700 Classen Blvd., Suite 162 Oklahoma City, OK 73118         (405) 521-3712 (James)         (405) 521-3715 (Jinna)     Fax (405) 521-3713          Email: James Marks          Email: Jinna.Dreessen	We are pleased to be able to offer access to our laws, rules, disciplinary actions, roster of licensed social workers, and other useful information for professionals and consumers.  We hope you will visit the site often to update and refresh your understanding of the various levels of licensed social workers and our standards of practice. Agency Mission To safeguard the welfare of the public of the State of Oklahoma by establishing, promoting and enforcing high standards of practice for licensed social workers. Agency Vision To have strong public awareness of social work practices within the state. To maintain high standards that reflect best practice in the profession of social work. To ensure that qualified professionals are available to the citizens of Oklahoma. Agency Values To be responsive to the needs of the potential licensees.  The OSBLSW strives to process an application for licensure within a reasonable length of time. To be committed to protecting the public from the aberrant practices of any licensed social work professional. To be sensitive to the complaints concerning a professional licensed by the agency.  Complaints in any form and from any source will be reviewed, acknowledged and adjudicated with due process to a conclusion within a reasonable period of time.  To perform the responsibilities of this board with integrity and professionalism. How do I file a complaint against a social worker? Where do I find dates of meetings and trainings through OSBLSW? How do I register for the Supervisor Training? How do I obtain a duplicate wallet card? How do I begin supervision? How do I become an approved CE provider? How do I obtain the ASWB Candidate Handbook? How do I pay fees with a credit card? View all FAQs