What are the qualifications to become a 'social worker'?

To be licensed as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York State you must: * be of good moral character; * be at least 21 years of age; * have an education that includes a masters degree in social work (M.S.W.) with at least 12 semester hours of clinical coursework; * have at least 3 years of post M.S.W. supervised experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy and assessment-based treatment planning acceptable to the Department; * meet examination requirements; and * complete coursework or training in the identification and reporting of child abuse offered by a New York State approved provider.