2017 Renewal is here!!!!  Remember that you may renew online by clicking the "Update/Renewal Button" on the homepage or simply clicking on the following link:
http://ok.gov/socialworkers

If you have met your CE requirements for the year and are fiscally able, please DO NOT wait until the last minute to renew.  YOU MAY REWEW NOW!!!  If you have problems with logging in to do the online renewal, please call our office at 405-521-3715 or (405) 521-3712 for assistance.  

WHILE WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND AND PREFER YOU RENEW ONLINE… For those of you who prefer to renew with hard copy form, please complete the 2017 renewal form and send to 3700 N. Classen Blvd.  STE 162  Oklahoma City, OK  73118.  The 2017 renewal form can be accessed under “Forms and Applications” at:
http://ok.gov/socialworkers

Reminder, You may renew your license at any point during the calendar year when you have met the minimum continuing education requirements.

Reminder, All CE credits MUST be obtained during calendar year 2016 for your 2017 Renewal.

Reminder, all new licensees (those who have a provisional license or exam ID number) who have taken and passed the licensing exam will be exempt from the continuing education requirement for the calendar year the test was taken. Regardless of what month the exam was taken and passed, the licensee will still be required to renew the newly acquired license by December 31st, which will include paying the renewal fee.

Reminder, all transfer licensees (those whose applications were approved based on reciprocity from another jurisdiction) approved prior to July 1st of the calendar year AND those who are renewing an existing license are required to obtain sixteen (16) hours of continuing education in order to renew for the following calendar year.  Eight (8) hours must be a combination of Category I (face to face) or Category II (formally organized state or national meetings), the other eight (8) may be Category 1, Category II or Category III.  Three (3) of those sixteen (16) hours must include ethics training. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RECEIVE THE ETHICS TRAINING AS PART OF YOUR FACE TO FACE.  ETHICS may be completed online as long as you have met the 8 hour requirement for CATEGORY I/II.

Reminder, all transfer licensees (those whose applications were approved based on reciprocity from another jurisdiction) approved AFTER July 1st of the calendar year are  required to obtain eight (8) hours of continuing education in order to renew for the following calendar year.  All eight (8) hours must be Category I (face to face) and three (3) of those eight (8) hours must include ethics training.  Beginning the following calendar year, you will observe the instructions on the wallet card (required to acquire 16 hours of CE credit, eight (8) of which must be Category I, the other eight (8) may be Category II or III (Cat. II & III require the submission of a CE application), and three (3) of those sixteen (16) hours must include ethics training.

Reminder for those who hold dual licensure:  The total number of CE credit required for those who have dual licensure (Example LCSW/LSW-ADM) is 22 hours.  This means you will acquire 16 hours of CE credit for what you consider to be your primary license and an additional 6 hours for the second license.  675:15-1-3.  Any individual holding more than one license is required to obtain 6 additional hours of Category I continuing education for each additional license.  Dual licensees should seek continuing education credits that reflect the nature of the licensure and scope of their practices.  All licensees must receive a total of 3 hours of ethics training as defined by the Board.  For individuals who have more than one license, ethics training can be obtained for either specialty.

Reminder for those who hold an active, current license:  All licensees are required to obtain sixteen (16) hours of continuing education in order to renew for the following calendar year.  Eight (8) hours must be Category I (face to face), the other eight (8) may be Category II or III (Cat. II & III require the submission of a CE application), and three (3) of those sixteen (16) hours must include ethics training.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RECEIVE THE ETHICS AS PART OF YOUR FACE TO FACE. 

 
Reminder for all licensees:  If you do not renew your license by December 31st, your license WILL lapse.  You are allowed to renew your 2017 license through March 31st, but any renewals received after December 31st will be assessed a late fee of $50.00.  All CE credits MUST be obtained during calendar year 2016, even if you renew during the late period.  For example, if you renew on February 1st, 2017, you will not be able to use any CE Credits obtained in January 2017 toward your 2017 renewal.  Also, please keep copies of all documentation relative to your CE Training credit as you may be selected as part of the random audit completed annually by the Board.  Finally, please note that if you renew during the late period, YOU ARE NOT licensed from January 1st through the date we receive and process your renewal.  

Our board accepts varying methods of continuing education.  The sponsor may be approved by our board (see www.ok.gov/socialworkers for a full listing), OR by the ASWB ACE Provider program (www.aswb.org), by the National Chapter of the NASW (www.socialworkers.org), or any NASW State Chapter.  The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers does not have a list of approved providers for ASWB or NASW posted to our website.  Licensees must contact the training provider for provider numbers if the training event was approved by ASWB or NASW.

For questions, you may contact James Marks at 405-521-3712 or via email at james.marks@oswb.ok.gov; or Jinna Dreessen at 405-521-3715 or via email at jinna.dreessen@oswb.ok.gov

The 2016 dates for Supervisor Training have been been posted.  Click SUPERVISOR TRAINING for more information. 

OFFICE RELOCATION

Please note the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers has relocated to 3700 Classen Blvd. STE 162, Oklahoma City, OK  73118.  This will serve as our new physical mailing address, or you may continue to use P.O. Box Address for snail mail.  You may send mail to either address.

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
3700 Classen Blvd.  STE 162
Oklahoma City, OK  73118

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
P.O. Box 18817
Oklahoma City, OK  73154

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Jim Marks

James M. Marks, LCSW
Executive Director
Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
(405) 521-3712
james.marks@oswb.ok.gov