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Licensing
Licensing
Learn about Hawai'i’s Licensing Requirements for LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT
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Licensing requirements and procedures
Forms and documents
Fees and payment details
Instructions
Get a FREE Exam Preparation Book
Find additional resources, including practice tests and other helpful study materials.
Become a member of the Hawai'i Chapter.
Learn about upcoming CE opportunities.
MFT Licensing requirements and procedures
Find approved Supervisors
Private Practice set up
Continuing Education Resources
Find a Psychologist
HPA Membership Application
Community Resources
Community Resources
The links below are provided as a courtesy and are not directly connected to the Hawai'i Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program. Please inquire directly with them if you have questions or want more information
Application Open: Aug 15-Sept 15
Eligibility: Women living in Hawai'i
Multiple grants available (up to $4,000 each) during each application cycle
Grant funds can be used for: Pursuing career-related designations, licensing, conference registration fees, airfare and related transportation costs, hotel/accommodation costs
Offers funding tailored to support studies in social work, allowing students to focus on research and leadership development.
Provides specialized training, mentorship, and resources to help students grow as a leader in social work practice, research, teaching, and policy.
Connects you with a community of professionals and experts dedicated to promoting social justice and equity in the field of mental health.
Job Postings
Job Postings
The job opportunities listed below are provided as a resource and are not part of the Hawai‘i Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Program. For questions or more information, please contact the respective organizations directly.
Deliver therapeutic support to adolescent girls aged 11-18 who have experienced trauma, helping them navigate their healing journey.
Accrue supervised hours toward social work licensure while gaining valuable clinical experience.
Clinical supervision provided at no additional cost
Two full-time fellowship positions available: Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology (PsyD or PhD) and a Fellow with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW)
Will provide care across ʻāina-based behavioral health sites and traditional clinical settings.
Travel to or from Oʻahu will be covered by the program
Email resume by August 4, 2025 to heavenw@hawaii.edu
Provide therapy and clinical services to youth and families
Work collaboratively with the Family Guidance Centers
See link for various locations
Articles
Articles
Articles listed below provide insights and resources for those pursuing their LCSW. Articles cover key topics like clinical practice, ethics, mental health trends, and exam preparation. These are provided for informational purposes only. Have an interesting article on licensing to share? Send it to us at clinical@hawaii.edu.
Deconstructing Social Work Exam Bias Advocacy Practice Guidelines to Close the Gap.pdfBloxom, Q., & Anderson, B. (2024). Deconstructing social work exam bias: Advocacy practice guidelines to close the gap. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 21(2), 236-264.
UniversityofHawai‘iatManoa_211100_ASWBdata_2022.pdfAssociation of Social Work Boards. (2022). ASWB social work licensing exam report for social work schools and programs: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
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