Board of Social Work Examiners The Board of Social Work Examiners is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The board consists of two licensed social workers, one licensed master social worker, one licensed baccalaureate social worker and one public member. Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature. For information about board vacancies and the appointment process, please visit the Governor's Boards and Commissions web page. The Board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of social work in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Click here to review a list of tentatively scheduled meetings. NOTICE OF ADOPTED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS FOR UPDATES REGARDING CLINICAL SUPERVISION, CODE OF ETHICS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. The Board of Social Work Examiners adopted regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 18 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with adding regulations for clinical supervisors, and updating clinical supervision requirements, the social worker code of ethics, and continuing education hours for renewals including the following: 12 AAC 18.112. Continued competency; 12 AAC 18.210. Continuing education requirement, were adopted to update regulation references to streamline the language, and to require at least ten contact hours of continuing education to be received via ‘live’, ‘live online’ or ‘synchronous training courses’ for renewals. 12 AAC 18.113. Clinical supervisor requirements, was adopted to create regulations and guidelines for clinical supervisors to start after June 30, 2026, including a minimum amount of experience and continuing education requirements. 12 AAC 18.115. Supervision of experience for clinical social work license, was adopted to remove an outdated reference and to update the approval process for an alternate method of supervision. 12 AAC 18.150. Social worker code of ethics, was adopted to update the NASW Code of Ethics adopted by reference to the most recent version approved by NASW. Please see the complete statutes and regulations for this program. License Renewals - Expiring 6/30/2024 To submit an online renewal via MY LICENSE, Click Here. Online Renewal Instructions Payment and Refund Policy To access the paper renewal form, Click Here. Important Information Are you selling CBD or hemp products? If so, please read this announcement from the Division of Agriculture for more information to ensure your business is registered and that the products you are selling are compliant with Alaska law. Questions? Please contact the Division of Agriculture. See the FAQ for more details. Professions Regulated by the Board Clinical Social Worker Master Social Worker Baccalaureate Social Work Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2550 Email: SocialWorkExaminers@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806