Can I count private practice hours?

No. Oregon requires all CSWA hours to be accumulated through a Board-approved agency. Private practice hours do not count toward licensure.

How long does it take?

Minimum 24 months. With 3,500 hours required, most full-time practitioners take 2-3 years.

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Very High ComplexityComing SoonClinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) → Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Oregon CSWA to LCSW Supervision Requirements

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Total Hours

3,500

Calendar Minimum

24 months

Supervision

100 (minimum 50 individual)

Direct Hours Floor

2,000

Why This State Is Complex

Oregon's CSWA to LCSW pathway is the most intensive: 3,500 total hours with 2,000 direct. Hours only count through Board-approved agencies — private practice hours don't count. Cannot sit for ASWB Clinical exam until 75 supervision hours are completed.

Key Requirements at a Glance

3,500 total hours (2,000 direct client contact) through Board-approved agency only

100 hours supervision (at least 50 with LCSW, up to 50 with psychologist/psychiatrist)

Minimum 24 calendar months

Must complete 75 supervision hours before sitting for ASWB Clinical exam

Private practice hours do not count

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Private practice hours do not count — must work through Board-approved agency

Leaving your agency makes registration inactive until new agency plan is approved

Cannot take ASWB Clinical exam until 75 of 100 supervision hours are complete

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