{"id":18799,"date":"2015-08-24T21:53:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T21:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18799"},"modified":"2026-06-05T06:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:39:33","slug":"aswb-clinical-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/aswb-clinical-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ASWB\u00ae Clinical Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to be a clinical social worker, you need to get licensed. The Association of Social Work Boards\u00ae (ASWB\u00ae) administers the Clinical Social Work licensing exam. Professionals who pass the exam show they have the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the test like? How can I get a study guide that will help me pass?<\/p>\n

The information on this page will help! Click the “Start Test” button above to take a free ASWB Clinical exam practice test.<\/p>\n

\nLCSW Online Course<\/a>
\nLCSW Study Guide<\/a>
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<\/span>About the ASWB Clinical Social Work Test<\/h2>\n

The ASWB Clinical Exam includes 170 questions spanning four core aspects of a career in social work. Those four aspects include:<\/p>\n

<\/span>I. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior<\/h3>\n
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Human Growth and Development:<\/strong> This topic includes the impact of body image; various developmental theories, including sexual development and spiritual development through the lifespan; the impact of loss, separation and grief; gerontology; and the effect of aging parents on adult children.<\/p>\n

Human Behavior in the Social Environment:<\/strong> This topic includes details about interpersonal relationship dynamics, theories of crisis intervention, social change and community development theories, conflict theory, and criminal justice systems.<\/p>\n

Diversity and Discrimination:<\/strong> This topic contains concepts of sexual orientation; how the transgender and transitioning process impacts behaviors, attitudes, identity, and relationships; and feminist theory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>II. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning<\/h3>\n
\nBiophysical History and Collateral Data:<\/strong> This topic covers sexual dysfunction indicators, obtaining sensitive information, and how to assess clients\/client systems.<\/p>\n

Assessment and Diagnosis:<\/strong> This topic covers psychosocial stress indicators, behavioral dysfunction indicators, methods of data collection and analysis, and mental and emotional illness indicators.<\/p>\n

Treatment Planning:<\/strong> This topic covers trauma-informed care theories, objective and subjective data principles and features, and research design and methods (both basic and applied).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>III. Psychotherapy, Clinical Intervention, and Case Management<\/h3>\n
\nTherapeutic Relationship:<\/strong> This topic covers communication techniques (both verbal and nonverbal), acceptance and empathy, and feedback.<\/p>\n

The Intervention Process:<\/strong> This section covers conflict-resolution methods, setting limits, and techniques in role modeling.<\/p>\n

Service Delivery and Management of Cases:<\/strong> This topic covers case management components, service delivery methods, and how the political environment impacts policy-making.<\/p>\n

Consultation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:<\/strong> This topic covers techniques in leadership and management, supervision and consultation models, and networking methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>IV. Professional Values and Ethics<\/h3>\n
\nProfessional Values and Ethical Issues:<\/strong> This topic covers social work legal and ethical issues, identifying and resolving ethical issues, and several legal and ethical issues, including dual relationships, termination, and death and dying.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality:<\/strong> This topic covers using client records, information security, and mandatory reporting.<\/p>\n

Professional Development and Use of Self:<\/strong> This topic covers staying objective, maintaining a safe work environment, and mastering self-care techniques for social workers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/span>LCSW Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online LCSW prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n

Here’s what you’ll find in the LCSW course:
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