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SUPERVISEE to LCSW in Virginia

Verified reviewed and approved on 2026-10-09

Every rule for this pathway has been checked against the board’s published text by a named reviewer, and each one cites its source.

What Virginia requires

Published requirements for the SUPERVISEE to LCSW pathway in Virginia
Requirement Amount Source
Total supervised practice "a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised post-master's degree experience in the delivery of clinical social work services and in ancillary services". 3,000 hours 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Direct client contact "a minimum of 1,380 hours of supervised experience in face-to-face client contact in the delivery of clinical social work services". 1,380 hours 18VAC140-20-50(A)(2)( b) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received "A minimum of one hour and a maximum of four hours of face-to-face supervision shall be provided per 40 hours of work experience for a total of at least 100 hours." 100 hours 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Group supervision "No more than 50 of the 100 hours may be obtained in group supervision, nor shall there be more than six persons being supervised in a group". At most 50 hours 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received "A minimum of one hour and a maximum of four hours of face-to-face supervision shall be provided per 40 hours of work experience for a total of at least 100 hours." At least 1 hour for every 40 of total supervised practice 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received "A minimum of one hour and a maximum of four hours of face-to-face supervision shall be provided per 40 hours of work experience for a total of at least 100 hours." At most 4 hours for every 40 of total supervised practice 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed Acquired "in no less than two nor more than four consecutive years". At least 24 months 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed Acquired "in no less than two nor more than four consecutive years". At most 48 months 18VAC140-20-50 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active, unrestricted LCSW in the jurisdiction where services are rendered, with at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience; a three-credit graduate course or 14 hours of CE in supervision, then seven hours every five years. A condition, not a number 18VAC140-20-50(B) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active, unrestricted LCSW in the jurisdiction where services are rendered, with at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience; a three-credit graduate course or 14 hours of CE in supervision, then seven hours every five years. A condition, not a number 18VAC140-20-50(B) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active, unrestricted LCSW in the jurisdiction where services are rendered, with at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience; a three-credit graduate course or 14 hours of CE in supervision, then seven hours every five years. 2 years licensed 18VAC140-20-50(B) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active, unrestricted LCSW in the jurisdiction where services are rendered, with at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience; a three-credit graduate course or 14 hours of CE in supervision, then seven hours every five years. 14 hours 18VAC140-20-50(B) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Plans and reports Before supervision starts, and on any change to a supervisor not already approved: register on the Board form with the supervisory contract, transcript and fee. Experience "without prior written board approval will not be accepted". A filing, not a number 18VAC140-20-50(A) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08

Also in the rule

Virginia’s rule says these too. TripleRoute does not count them for you, so keep your own record of each.

  • Extension

    After four consecutive years an extension of up to 12 months may be requested on evidence of extenuating circumstances.

    18VAC140-20-50(A)(3)

  • Application deadline

    Application within two years of completing the supervised experience.

    18VAC140-20-40

About this reading

Rule set version
1
In effect from
2026-10-08
Published here
2026-10-09
Last checked by a person
2026-10-09
Next check due
2027-01-07
Who decides
Virginia’s licensing board. Each source above names the rule a figure comes from; its link opens TripleRoute’s approved research report, where that rule is set out. Confirm with the board before relying on anything here.

Supervisors who can qualify you

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This page is TripleRoute’s reading of publicly published rules and is not legal advice. Requirements change, and boards are the only authority on their own rules. Always confirm with Virginia’s licensing board before relying on anything here. How our coverage works