Section 416-12-2 - Substantially Equivalent License Requirements"Substantially equivalent license requirements" means that the jurisdiction maintains a pathway for initial licensure that at a minimum requires the education, examination and clinical experience as set forth in Sections 2(A) and 2(B) .
A. Licensed Master Social Worker i. Documented proof of a master's degree in social work or social welfare; andii. Proof of a passing score on ASWB Master's examination.B. Licensed Clinical Social Worker i. Documented proof of a master's degree in social work or social welfare;ii. Proof of a passing score on ASWB Clinical Examination; andiii. Completion of supervised clinical social work experience.C. Conditional Clinical level licenses i. An individual who satisfies the requirements of this Chapter for the Licensed Master Social Worker level license through endorsement may apply for and obtain a Licensed Master Social Worker-Conditional Clinical license without first applying for and obtaining the Licensed Master Social Worker license.ii. An individual who obtains a Licensed Master Social Worker - Conditional Clinical license on the basis of endorsement pursuant to this subsection must comply with Chapter 13, Section 4(1)(C) of Board rules and provide documentation of intent to complete a clinical internship.iii. An individual applying for licensure by endorsement on the basis of an active Licensed Master Social Worker-Conditional Clinical license or its equivalent issued by another state, who has completed all supervised clinical social work experience required by that state, may seek a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license by endorsement without first obtaining a Licensed Master Social Worker-Conditional Clinical license issued by the board.02-416 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 2