Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 20/8.2. Examination alternative

(a) An applicant who, on or after January 1, 2019, has taken but has not successfully completed an examination to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of candidates for a license to engage in the independent practice of clinical social work may use an examination alternative to allow the Department to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of candidates for a license to engage in the independent practice of clinical social work.

(b) The examination alternative shall consist of at least 3,000 hours of supervised professional experience that is obtained after the degree is obtained and between the time period starting 10 years before the date of application and ending 3 years after the date of application as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule.

(c) The examination alternative supervised professional experience shall be in addition to any other supervised clinical professional experience required for licensure.

(d) Beginning January 1, 2026, an applicant acquiring the examination alternative supervised professional experience must be a licensed social worker or licensed in this State for the practice of school social work prior to acquiring the supervised professional experience.