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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the former chair of the Michigan Board of Social Workers and a CEO who employs approximately 50 social workers, ASWB President Brian Philson sees the profession and the importance of regulation from multiple angles.

The need for informed regulators is paramount. The questions identified in this article merely scratch the surface of those in need of discussion and debate.

ASWB is using the Community Conversations research findings reported by HumRRO to inform the continued development of fair, reliable, and valid competence assessments and to determine future initiatives aimed at closing pass rate gaps among demographic groups.

ASWB is committed to providing consistent, high-quality exam administration for social workers who are becoming licensed, and our new partnership with PSI will allow us to enhance your experience.

When I joined the Association of Social Work Boards Practice Analysis Task Force, I knew I’d connect with other members over our shared passion for social work and for advocating on behalf of those we serve. I’ve been involved in several regulatory task forces throughout my career, including with the Minnesota Board of Social Work, […]

ASWB celebrated the outstanding service of two leaders in social work regulation at the association’s 2023 Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly in November.

A team of researchers led by Cole Hooley, Ph.D., LCSW, is going to find out. Hooley; Katherine Marcal, Ph.D., MSW; and Gabby Cunningham, Ph.D., MBA, are embarking on a research project funded by ASWB to apply system dynamics to a model of the social work workforce pipeline. They hope their model will help analyze and […]

First and foremost, ASWB is a membership organization. Simply stated, the member boards are ASWB.

ASWB is pleased to announce the 2023 edition of the Examination Program Yearbook, highlighting the individuals who serve as Examination Committee volunteers, item writers, and exam development consultants.

The Association of Social Work Boards announced today its selection and funding of research proposals on social work licensure and regulation. Research results will promote the profession’s understanding of — and response to — timely, critical questions around what it means to be a social work professional.