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Social Workers, State Board of Licensed

Exterior view of the four‑story Morrow Crane Building at 3218 Pringle Road SE, Salem, Oregon—an office structure built in 1984 with a light‑colored masonry and glass façade.
The Morrow Crane Building in Salem houses the leased central offices of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)

Present Duties

Social workers in Oregon are licensed mental health professionals who work in a variety of settings from schools and social service agencies to hospitals and hospice facilities. The board was created to ensure social workers have the education and skills to do the job safely, effectively and efficiently. There are over 7,500 licensed social workers in Oregon.

The board has seven members, four who are social workers and three who represent the public. The board’s office in Salem has seven staff members. Board meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.

The board offers four license types: Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Agency Website 

Contact Information

Address:  3218 Pringle Rd. SE, Suite 240, Salem 97302
Phone: 503-378-5735

Contact: Ray Miller, Executive Director

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for Social Workers Board

Legal & Legislative Information

Statutory Authority: ORS 675.510–675.600

Budget Analysis - by Legislative Fiscal Office
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Records & Publications

Records Retention Schedules for public records