Explanations to questions one (1) and two (2).
These questions deal with the following –
• Prior felony convictions; and / or convictions of criminal or civil offenses; and / or convictions for possession,
distribution or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug.
The Board considers each application on a case by case basis. The following information is required if you have
answered “yes” to questions one (1) and / or two (2).
1. A court certified copy of the conviction and final or most recent disposition of your case(s) from the Court
Clerk of the court in which convicted.
2. A letter from you describing the underlying circumstances of the conviction including the nature of the act(s)
or crime(s) and the date(s) of the crime.
3. A letter from you describing rehabilitation efforts or changes you have made to prevent future problems. It is
your responsibility to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation to demonstrate your fitness for licensure.
The evidence of rehabilitation may include, but is not limited to:
a. An evaluation by a mental health practitioner that addresses the problem and fitness for social work
licensure.
b. Proof of completion of probation if it was required.
c. Letters of reference from employers, instructors, professional counselors, probation or parole officers on
official letterhead.
The Board may request additional information as it deems necessary. Information provided will be compared to
the information received from the legal background check. If this information does not match, the application
process will be pended until the discrepancies are addressed to the Board’s satisfaction.
Expl
anations to questions three (3) through five (5).
These questions deal with the following –
• Prior denial of certification / licensure; prior denial of approval to take a licensing exam; being subject to an
administrative action / proceeding relating to a professional certification / license; disciplined for
unprofessional conduct or professional incompetence.
The Board considers each application on a case by case basis. The following information is required if you have
answered “yes” to questions three (3) through five (5).
1. A letter from you describing the circumstance of the incident.
2. A certified copy of the determination made by the licensing or professional entity.
3. If disciplinary action was imposed, the abov
e document should include date and location of the incident,
specific violation, date of disciplinary action, and sanctions or penalties imposed.
4. If disciplinary action was imposed, a letter from you describing rehabilitation efforts or changes you have
made to prevent further problems. It is your responsibility to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation
to demonstrate your fitness for licensure. The evidence of rehabilitation may include, but is not limited to:
a. An evaluation by a mental health practitioner that addresses the problem and fitness for social work
licensure.
b. Proof of completion of probation if it was required.
c. Letters of reference from employers, instructors, professional counselors, probation or parole officers
on official letterhead.
The
Board may request additional information as it deems necessary.
Expl
anations to question six (6).
These questions deal with the following –
• Any current condition or impairment, including substance abuse, alcohol abuse, mental and / or medical
conditions which currently affect delivery of social work services.
The Board considers each application on a case by case basis. The following information is required if you
have answered “yes” to question six (6).
1. A letter from you outlining the circumstances.
The Board may request additional information as it deems necessary.