Chief Legislative Analyst report 15-06-0492, dated June 19, 2015, relative to compensated and uncompensated time off survey of California cities with minimum wage Ordinances.
Getting Licensed as a Social Worker. Licensure is an important part of becoming a social worker. Requirements vary from state to state, but all clinical social workers must be licensed to practice. Positions in education and healthcare social work are generally only open to those with licenses. The basic requirements for licensure are the completion of a two-year master's degree program, plus two years, or 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
All states require social workers to obtain licensure to work in certain settings. Specific requirements vary by state and specialty; however, most states mandate that individuals wishing to perform clinical work complete at least 2 years or 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice prior to qualifying for licensure.