The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners [Board] was formed in 1983 by the legislative assembly. Board members are appointed by the Governor of North Dakota.
The Board is responsible for licensing qualified applicants to practice social work and ensuring that licensees comply with all laws and regulations governing that practice. The Board requires competency and ethical behavior in all areas of social work practice.
The Board protects the health and safety of the public by licensure of qualified persons, enforcement of the statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of social work, including the appropriate resolution of complaints.