LCSW Supervision Requirements in Hawaiʻi
Clinicians pursuing licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Hawaiʻi must complete supervised clinical experience after earning a qualifying social work degree.
Supervision is an essential component of the licensure process and helps ensure clinicians are prepared for independent practice.
In Hawaiʻi, LCSW candidates must complete 100 hours of clinical supervision.
However, the state also specifies how those hours must be structured.
At least 60 hours must be completed as individual supervision with a qualified supervisor. No more than 40 hours may be completed in group supervision.
This requirement ensures that clinicians receive significant one-on-one mentorship while also benefiting from collaborative learning within group settings.
During supervision sessions, clinicians typically review clinical cases, discuss treatment strategies, explore ethical considerations, and develop stronger clinical decision-making skills.
Because the majority of supervision must be individual for LCSW licensure, it is important for clinicians to plan their supervision structure carefully so they can meet state requirements within the allowed licensing timeframe.
Structured supervision programs can help clinicians stay on track and ensure that the balance between individual and group supervision meets Hawaiʻi’s licensing standards.
Island Clinical Supervision offers supervision tracks specifically designed to meet LCSW supervision requirements in Hawaiʻi.
