SUPERVISION

Social Work Supervision FAQ:

(from Board of Social Work website http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Social_Work_FAQs.aspx)


Q: What are the supervision and postgraduate experience  requirements that need to be met to become a licensed independent social  worker? 

  • Complete a minimum of 3,600 hours of post graduate social work  experience and 90 hours of supervision which has been accumulated over  no more than a 60-month period and cannot be completed in less than two  years.  
  • At least one hour of supervision must be documented for every 40 hours worked. 

Q: How do I document the supervision and post graduate social work experience hours?

  • The supervisor(s) must fill out the appropriate form and submit directly to the Board Office.  
  • This information is listed on pages 5 and 6 of the Application for Licensure.  
  • A separate form should be submitted by each supervisor  (from Board of Social Work website)

Forms

Supervision_General_Directions_and_Application (pdf)

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FIND AN APPROVED SUPERVISOR

Below is a list of approved supervisors with practice area to help you find the right fit. 

(NASW-NM does not endorse any supervisor--- these are  paid listings).


If you have taken the NASW-NM Supervision class, are approved through the NM Board of Social Work, and would like to be added to the list, fill out the "Supervision listing form" below.

NASW-NM_Website_Supervision_Listing_11.28.18 (xlsx)

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Supervision listing form (docx)

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