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Due to frequent questions, below is a list of licenses and their corresponding examinations for social work and other related fields in the state of Ohio. This list is subject to change and is meant only as a place to start when investigating this topic. For the most current information about examinations and the other qualifications necessary for licensure, please contact the appropriate licensing board in the state of Ohio.

Social Work
Licensing Board: CSWMFT (Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist) Board
Exam Association: ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards)

License:  LSW (Licensed Social Worker)
Exam:     ASWB Basic Exam - Bachelors or Masters

License:  LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker)
Exam:     ASWB Advanced Exam OR ASWB Clinical Exam

Counseling
Licensing Board: CSWMFT (Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist) Board
Exam Association: NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

License:  LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Exam:     NCE (National Counselor Exam)

License:  LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor)
Exam:     NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam)

Marriage & Family Therapy
Licensing Board: CSWMFT (Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist) Board
Exam Association: AMFTRB (Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards)

License:  MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist)
Exam:     MFT National Exam (also referred to as AMFTRB exam)

License:  IMFT (Independent Marriage & Family Therapist)
Exam:     MFT National Exam (also referred to as AMFTRB exam)

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Chemical Dependency Counseling
Licensing Board: OCDP (Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals) Board
Exam Association: IC&RC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.)

License:  LCDC II (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II)
Exam:     AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) written exam
AND
Exam:     CPM (Case Presentation Method) oral exam

License:  LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III)
Exam:     AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) written exam
AND
Exam:     CPM (Case Presentation Method) oral exam

License:  LICDC (Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Exam:     AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) written exam
AND
Exam:     CPM (Case Presentation Method) oral exam
AND
Exam:     CS (Clinical Supervisor) written exam

Nursing Home Administration
Licensing Board: BENHA (Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators)
Exam Association: NAB (National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards)
Exam Administrator: PES (Professional Examination Service)

License:  NHA (Nursing Home Administrator)
Exam:     NHA national exam
AND
Exam:     State exam about Ohio Rules and Statutes