For Office Use Only

New Jersey Office of the Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs

State Board of Social Work Examiners124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O. Box 45033

Newark, New Jersey 07101(973) 504-6495

Website: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/social/

Application for Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:15BB-6 / N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.2

Date:

Anonrefundableapplicationfilingfeeof$75,intheformofacheckormoneyordermadeouttotheStateofNewJersey,mustbesubmittedwiththisapplication.(Applicantsshouldunderstandthatiftheapplicationfilingfeeispaidwithapersonalcheck,andthecheckisreturnedbythebankduetoinsufficientfunds,thenextstepinthelicensureorcertificationprocesswillbedelayeduntilthefeeispaid.)

TheDivisionisprecludedbylawfromdisclosingtothepublictheplaceofresidenceoflicenseesorapplicants,without theirconsent.However,you are requiredtoprovideanaddressthatmaybereleasedtothepublicinour directories orinresponsetootherrequests(byputtingacheckintheappropriatebox). Ifyouprovideyourplaceofresidenceasyourpublicaddressofrecord,wewillassumethatyouhaveconsentedtohavethataddressbedisclosed. Ifyoudonotconsenttothedisclosureofyourplaceofresidence,youshouldprovide anaddressofrecordotherthanyour place ofresidencethatmaybereleasedtothepublic.Oneofyouraddressesmustincludeastreet,city,stateandZIPcode.InformationthatyouprovideonthisapplicationmaybesubjecttopublicdisclosureasrequiredbytheOpenPublicRecordsAct(OPRA).

InformationthatyouprovideonthisapplicationmaybesubjecttopublicdisclosureasrequiredbytheOpenPublicRecordsAct(OPRA).

Please print clearly. You must answer all of the questions on this application.

Personal Information Dateofbirth:_________________________ MonthDayYear

Mr.1. Name Mrs.________________________________________________________________ (_______________________) Ms. Lastname Firstname Middleinitial Maidenname

2. Address

Home:______________________________________________________________________________________________ StreetorP.O.Box City State ZIPcode County

_____________________________________ ___________________________________ Telephonenumber(includeareacode) E-mailaddress

Business:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Nameofcompany Telephonenumber(includeareacode)andextension

____________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State ZIPcode County

Mailing: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ StreetorP.O.Box City State ZIPcode County

Attachaclear,full-facepassport-stylephotograph(2˝x2˝)ofyourheadandshoulders,takenwithinthepastsixmonths.A photo is requiredwith eachapplication.

Donotuseapapercliptoattachthephoto.

3. SocialSecurityNumber YoumustprovideyourSocialSecuritynumbertotheBoardorCommittee.Failuretodosowillresultindenial/nonrenewalof licensureorcertification.

*SocialSecurityNumber: __________ -____________ -___________

*PursuanttoN.J.S.A.54:50-24etseq.oftheNewJerseytaxationlaw,N.J.S.A.2A:17-56.44eoftheNewJerseyChildSupportEnforcementLaw,Section1128E(b)(2)AoftheSocialSecurityActand45C.F.R.60.7,60.8and60.9,theBoardorCommitteeisrequiredtoobtainyourSocialSecuritynumber.Pursuanttotheseauthorities,theBoardorCommitteeisalsoobligatedtoprovideyourSocialSecuritynumberto:

a. theDirectorofTaxationtoassistintheadministrationandenforcementofanytaxlaw,includingforthepurposeofreviewing compliancewithStatetaxlawandupdatingandcorrectingtaxrecords;

b. theProbationDivisionoranyotheragencyresponsibleforchildsupportenforcement,uponrequest;and

c. theNational PractitionerDataBank and theH.I.P.DataBank,when reporting adverse actions relating to health care professionals.

4. Citizenship/ImmigrationStatus

FederallawlimitstheissuanceorrenewalofprofessionaloroccupationallicensesorcertificatestoU.S.citizensorqualifiedaliens. Tocomplywiththisfederallaw,checktheappropriateboxbelowwhichindicatesyourcitizenship/immigrationstatus.Ifyouarenot aU.S.citizen,attachacopyofyouralienregistrationcard(frontandback)orotherdocumentationissuedbytheofficeofU.S. CitizenshipandImmigrationServices(USCIS).

U.S.citizen AlienlawfullyadmittedforpermanentresidenceinU.S. Otherimmigrationstatus

Questionsaboutyourimmigrationstatusandwhetherornotitisaqualifyingstatusunderfederallawshouldbedirectedtothe USCISat:1-800-375-5283.

5. ChildSupport

Pleasecertify,underpenaltyofperjury,thefollowing:

a. Doyoucurrentlyhaveachild-supportobligation? Yes No

(1)If“Yes,”areyouinarrearsinpaymentofsaidobligation? Yes No

(2)If“Yes,”doesthearrearagematchorexceedthetotalamountpayableforthepastsixmonths? Yes No

b. Haveyoufailedtoprovideanycourt-orderedhealthinsurancecoverageduringthepastsixmonths? Yes No

c. Haveyoufailedtorespondtoasubpoenarelatingtoeitherapaternityorchild-supportproceeding? Yes No

d. Areyouthesubjectofachild-support-relatedarrestwarrant? Yes No

InaccordancewithN.J.S.A.2A:17-56.44d,ananswerof“Yes”toanyofthequestionsa(1)throughdwillresult inadenialoflicensureorcertification.Furthermore,anyfalsecertificationoftheabovemaysubjectyoutoapenalty,including,butnotlimitedto,immediaterevocationorsuspensionoflicensureorcertification.

___________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________ Applicant’sname(pleaseprint) Applicant’ssignature Date

6. IllegalUseofControlledDangerousSubstances

Thequestionbelowpertainstotheillegaluseofcontrolleddangeroussubstances.Pleasereadthedefinitionscarefully.Yourresponseswillbetreatedconfidentiallyandretainedseparately.Pleasebeawarethatyouhavetherighttoelectnottoanswerthisquestionifyouhavereasonablecausetobelievethatansweringmayexposeyoutothepossibilityofcriminalprosecution.Inthatevent,youmayasserttheFifthAmendmentprivilegeagainstself-incrimination.AnyclaimofFifthAmendmentprivilegemustbemadeingoodfaith.IfyouchoosetoasserttheFifthAmendment,youmustdosoinwriting.Youmustfullyrespondtoallotherquestionsontheapplication.YourapplicationforlicensureorcertificationwillbeprocessedifyouclaimtheFifthAmendmentprivilegeagainstself-incrimination.Youshouldbeaware,however,thatyoumaylaterbedirectedbytheAttorneyGeneraltoansweraquestionthatyouhaverefusedtoansweronthebasisontheFifthAmendment,providedthattheAttorneyGeneralfirstgrantsyouimmunityaffordedbystatutorylaw,(N.J.S.A.45:1-20).

“Currently”doesnotmeanonthedayof,orevenintheweeksormonthsprecedingthecompletionofthisapplication.Rather,itmeansrecentlyenoughsothattheuseofdrugsmayhaveanongoingimpactonone’sfunctioningasalicensee,orwithintheprevious365days,whicheverislonger.

“Illegal use of controlled dangerous substance”meanstheuseofacontrolleddangeroussubstanceobtainedillegally(e.g.heroinorcocaine)aswellastheuseofcontrolleddangeroussubstanceswhicharenotobtainedpursuanttoavalidprescriptionornottakeninaccordancewiththedirectionsofalicensedhealthcarepractitioner.

a. Areyoucurrentlyengagedintheillegaluseofcontrolleddangeroussubstances?(Asstatedabove,“currently”isdefinedas “recentlyenough…[to]haveanongoingimpact…”or“withintheprevious365days,”whicheverislonger.)

Yes No

Ifyouanswered“Yes,”areyoucurrentlyparticipatinginasupervisedrehabilitationprogramorprofessionalassistanceprogram thatmonitorsyouinordertoassurethatyouarenotengagingintheillegaluseofcontrolleddangeroussubstances?

Yes No

_____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Applicant’ssignature Date

7. Haveyoueverbeen summoned;arrested; taken intocustody; indicted; tried; chargedwith; admitted intopre-trial intervention (P.T.I.);orpledguiltytoanyviolationoflaw,ordinance,felony,misdemeanorordisorderlypersonsoffense,inNewJersey,anyother state,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction?(Parkingorspeedingviolationsneednotbedisclosed,butmotorvehicle violationssuchasdrivingwhileimpairedorintoxicatedmustbe.) Yes No

8. Haveyoueverbeenconvictedofanycrimeoroffenseunderanycircumstances?Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,apleaofguilty, nonvult,nolocontendere,nocontest,orafindingofguiltbyajudgeorjury. Yes No

If “Yes,” provide a copyof the judgment of conviction and the release fromparole or probation. Please provide a completeexplanation.(Attachadditionalsheetsofpapertothisapplication.)

9. Doyoucurrentlyhold,orhaveyoueverheld,aprofessionallicenseorcertificateofanykindinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

If“Yes,”foreachlicenseorcertificateheld,providethedate(s)heldandthenumber(s).Ifthelicenseorcertificatewasissuedunder adifferentname,pleaseprovidethatname.____________________________________________________________________ LastnameFirstname Middleinitial

_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________ Typeoflicenseorcertificate Number Stateorjurisdictionthatissuedthelicenseorcertificate Dateissued/expired

_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________ Typeoflicenseorcertificate Number Stateorjurisdictionthatissuedthelicenseorcertificate Dateissued/expired

_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________ Typeoflicenseorcertificate Number Stateorjurisdictionthatissuedthelicenseorcertificate Dateissued/expired

_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________ Typeoflicenseorcertificate Number Stateorjurisdictionthatissuedthelicenseorcertificate Dateissued/expired

_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________ Typeoflicenseorcertificate Number Stateorjurisdictionthatissuedthelicenseorcertificate Dateissued/expired

Note: Ifyouarelicensedorcertifiedasasocialworkerinanyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction,itisyour responsibilitytocontactthelicensingboardinthatjurisdictiontorequestthatverificationofyourlicensureorcertificationbesent directlytotheNewJerseyStateBoardofSocialWorkExaminers.

10. HaveyoueverbeendisciplinedordeniedasocialworklicenseorcertificateoranyotherprofessionallicenseorcertificateinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

11. Haveyoueverhadaprofessionallicenseorcertificateofanytypesuspended,revokedorsurrenderedinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

12. Hasanyaction(includingtheassessmentoffinesorotherpenalties)everbeentakenagainstyourprofessionalpracticebyanyagencyorcertificationboardinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction?

Yes No

13. HaveyoueverbeennamedasadefendantinanylitigationrelatedtothepracticeofsocialworkorotherprofessionalpracticeinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

14. AreyouawareofanyinvestigationpendingagainstaprofessionallicenseorcertificateissuedtoyoubyaprofessionalboardinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

15. ArethereanycriminalchargesnowpendingagainstyouinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

16. Haveyoueverbeensanctionedbyorisanyactionpendingbeforeanyemployer,association,society,orotherprofessionalgrouprelatedtothepracticeofsocialworkorotherprofessionalpracticeinNewJersey,anyotherstate,theDistrictofColumbiaorinanyotherjurisdiction? Yes No

Iftheanswertoanyoftheabovequestions,numbers10through16,is“Yes,”provideacompleteexplanationofthecircumstancesleadingtotheaction,andanysupportingdocumentation,onseparatesheetsofpaper.

Education - Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.2, a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a college or university offering an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required for eligibility to obtain licensure as a licensed social worker.

1. What is the name and address of the colleges or universities you have attended?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and complete address of college or university

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Dates attended month/year to month/year Degree Date granted

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and complete address of college or university

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Dates attended month/year to month/year Degree Date granted

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Name and complete address of college or university

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Dates attended month/year to month/year Degree Date granted

2. An official transcript provided by the educational institution granting the qualifying MSW degree must become a part of this application.

Transcript requested from: Transcript enclosed __________________________________________________________________ Name of college or university

No action will be taken on your application until the MSW transcript has been received.

3. Intermediate“masters” level National Association of Social Work Boards (A.S.W.B.) examination required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44G-4.2(a)4.

A.S.W.B. exam score report enclosed.

Exam will be/has been scheduled (Date scheduled: _________________ ).

Exam score report included on the out-of-state license verification form requested/enclosed (circle one)

from_________________________________ social work licensing board.Country, state or jurisdiction

For Board UseDate Received

Current Employment

Please have your direct supervisor provide detailed information about your current New Jersey social work employment. (If you are currently unemployed, not employed in New Jersey, or employed in a setting which is clearly unrelated to the field of social

work, please do not complete this page.)

Name of institution, company, agency or private practice Street address

City State ZIP code Telephone number (include area code) and extension

Name of supervisor Supervisor’s title Supervisor’s license or certificate number

Date that you were hired: Month/Day/Year Job title Profit status of institution, company, agency or private practice

A detailed description of the applicant’s job functions and responsibilities (Please refer to N.J.A.C. 13:44G-1.2 for the definitions of “clinical social work services” and “social work services.”):

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________ ___________________________________ ________________________ Supervisor’s signature Credentials Date

AffidAvit

This affidavit is to be executed by the applicant before a notary public:

State of:_____________________________________________

County of:___________________________________________

I, ___________________________________________ , in making this application to the State Board of Social Work Ex-aminers for licensure or certification under the provisions of Title 45 of the General Statutes of New Jersey and the Rules of the State Board of Social Work Examiners, swear (or affirm) that I am the applicant and that all information provided in connection with this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any omissions, inaccuracies or failure to make full disclosures may be deemed sufficient to deny licensure or certification or to withhold renewal of or suspend or revoke a license or certificate issued by the Board.

I further swear (or affirm) that I have read N.J.S.A. 45:15BB-1 et seq., together with the Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Social Work Examiners, N.J.A.C. 13:44G-1.1 et seq., and fully understand that in receiving licensure or certifica-tion from the Board, I bind myself to be governed by them.

Furthermore, I voluntarily consent to a thorough investigation of my present and past employment and other activities for the purpose of verifying my qualifications for licensure or certification. I further authorize all institutions, employers, agen-cies and all governmental agencies and instrumentalities (local, state, federal or foreign) to release any information, files or records requested by the Board.

_____________________________________________ Applicant’s signature

Sworn and subscribed to before me this_____________

day of _________________________ , ____________

Affix Seal Here

Month Year

_____________________________________________ Name of Notary Public (please print)

_____________________________________________ Signature of Notary Public

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New Jersey Office of the Attorney General

Division of Consumer AffairsState Board of Social Work Examiners

P.O. Box 45033Newark, New Jersey 07101

(973) 504-6495

CertifiCation and authorization form for a Criminal history BaCkground CheCk

Directions: Answer all of the questions on this form.

1. Name _________________________________________________________ ( ________________________) LastFirstMiddle MaidenName

2. Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Street or P.O. Box City State ZIP code

3. Date of birth __ __ /__ __ /__ __ Sex: Male Female MonthDayYear

4. Social Security number _________/ _____ / ________

5. Have you completed the fingerprinting process for any Board or Committee of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs since November 2003? Yes No

If “No,” you will receive a separate mailing from the Board or Committee regarding the criminal history record background check process. No payment is necessary as of now.

If “Yes,” please provide the following information and follow the instructions outlined below:

_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Board or committee requiring the fingerprinting Month and year you were fingerprinted

If you were fingerprinted after November 2003 as part of the criminal history background process for licensure or certification by any other Board or Committee of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs (a background check conducted for the Department of Education, another state agency or another state does not apply) you will not be required to be fingerprinted a second time. However, the Division must perform a criminal history background check each time you apply for licensure or certification. The fee for this service is $18.75. Payment should be made in the form of a check or money order payable to the State of New Jersey and should accompany your application packet.

6. Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime or offense? (Minor traffic offenses such as a parking or speeding violations need not be listed.) Yes No

Every such conviction on record must be disclosed. A true copy of every police report, judgment of conviction, sentencing order and termination of probation order, if applicable, must be submitted with this form. Any documents (including employer or supervisor letters of reference, if applicable) which present clear and convincing evidence of rehabilitation must be submitted with this form. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the denial of an initial application. Note: Copies of judgments, sentencing and termination of probation orders may be obtained from the clerk of the county where those orders, disposing of the conviction, were issued and filed. Your continuing responsibility to disclose convictions of crimes or offenses: You must notify the Board or Committee within five (5) business days if you are convicted of any crimes or offenses after this form has been completed.

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Mr. Mrs. Ms.

BoardorCommittee________________________

Official Use Only

Resubmit________________________

Official Use OnlyDualLicense

LicenseType1________________________

Applicant’sNumber________________________

LicenseType2________________________

Applicant’sNumber________________________

CertifiCation

I, ______________________________________________, in making this application to the Board or Committee forcertification or licensure, certify that I am the applicant and that all of the information provided in connectionwith thisapplicationistruetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.Iunderstandthatanyomissions,inaccuraciesorfailuretomakefulldisclosuresmaybedeemedsufficienttodenycertificationorlicensureortowithholdrenewaloforsuspendorrevokeacertificateorlicenseissuedbytheBoardorCommittee.

I voluntarily consent to a thorough investigation ofmy present and past employment and other activities for the purposeof verifyingmyqualifications for certification or licensure. I further authorize all institutions, employers, agencies and allgovernmental agencies and instrumentalities (local, state, federal or foreign) to release any information, files or recordsrequestedbytheBoardorCommittee.

Icertifythattheforegoingstatementsmadebymearetrue.Iamawarethatifanyoftheforegoingstatementsmadebymearewillfullyfalse,Iamsubjecttopunishment.

__________________________________________________________ _________________________________ SignatureofapplicantDate

Rev. 1/2/19