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LSWAIC to LICSW in Washington

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 Washington requires

Published requirements for the LSWAIC to LICSW pathway in Washington
Requirement Amount Source
Total supervised practice "a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience, over a period of not less than two years, with supervision by an approved supervisor who has been licensed for at least two years". 3,000 hours RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received "At least 100 hours by a licensed mental health practitioner". 100 hours RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Direct client contact "At least 1,000 hours must be direct client contact". 1,000 hours RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Individual supervision "At least 70 hours of supervision with a licensed independent clinical social worker"; "At least 60 hours must be in one-to-one supervision". 60 hours RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed "a minimum of 3,000 hours of experience, over a period of not less than two years, with supervision by an approved supervisor who has been licensed for at least two years". At least 24 months RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Licence active and in good standing for the previous two years; 15 clock hours of training in clinical supervision; 25 hours of experience supervising clinical practice; two years of post-licensure clinical experience. Before supervision begins the supervisor gives the candidate a declaration on the department's form. 2 years licensed WAC 246-809-334 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Licence active and in good standing for the previous two years; 15 clock hours of training in clinical supervision; 25 hours of experience supervising clinical practice; two years of post-licensure clinical experience. Before supervision begins the supervisor gives the candidate a declaration on the department's form. 15 hours WAC 246-809-334 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Plans and reports Licence active and in good standing for the previous two years; 15 clock hours of training in clinical supervision; 25 hours of experience supervising clinical practice; two years of post-licensure clinical experience. Before supervision begins the supervisor gives the candidate a declaration on the department's form. A filing, not a number WAC 246-809-334 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08

Also in the rule

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

  • Supervision split

    "At least 70 hours of supervision with a licensed independent clinical social worker"; "At least 60 hours must be in one-to-one supervision".

    RCW 18.225.090(1)(a)(ii)(C)

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
Washington’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.

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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 Washington’s licensing board before relying on anything here. How our coverage works