How much supervision does an LCSW in Delaware require?

at least 100 hours of 1-to-1 supervision

Can I be supervised by video in Delaware?

Yes. Required supervision can be done entirely by live video, with no in-person minimum. 1-to-1 supervision in person or live video; up to 100% by video at the supervisor's discretion; ≥100 h 1-to-1 within 1,600 clinical hours.

Delaware requirements

LCSW requirements in Delaware

What it takes to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Delaware: 3,200 supervised hours over at least 2 years, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (clinical social worker) · Delaware · regulated by Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation) · high confidence

Pre-license credential	LMSW (Licensed Master's Social Worker)
Supervised experience	not less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social work experience
Direct client contact	1,600 of the 3,200 must be clinical hours under direct professional supervision
Supervision	at least 100 hours of 1-to-1 supervision
Minimum time	2 years
Time limit	5 years
Exams	ASWB Clinical

Supervision

How much: at least 100 hours of 1-to-1 supervision
Group supervision: not counted toward the 100 hours (must be 1-to-1)
Who may supervise: LCSW licensed in any state, ≥3 yrs post-license, no discipline, supervision/cultural/ethics CE, ≤7 supervisees; psychologist/psychiatrist only if no LCSW available

When hours count and what to keep

Before your degree: not counted (post-degree)
Paperwork: Supervisory Reference Form completed by each supervisor; Board may request supervisory logs

Can you be supervised remotely in Delaware?

Yes. Required supervision can be done entirely by live video, with no in-person minimum.

Video supervision: 1-to-1 supervision in person or live video; up to 100% by video at the supervisor's discretion; ≥100 h 1-to-1 within 1,600 clinical hours.
Phone only: not allowed (telephone or e-mail expressly not permitted)
In-person minimum: none (up to 100% video)
Supervisor licensed in Delaware? not required: LCSW in any state or U.S. territory; psychologist/psychiatrist only if no LCSW available
Supervisor credential: None beyond license: ≥3 yrs post-license, 3 h supervision + 3 h cultural competency + 6 h ethics CE in 4 yrs; non-Delaware supervisors attest familiarity.
Supervisee cap: ≤7 total supervisees at any given time

The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.

Recent and pending changes

LMSW may no longer supervise (84 Del. Laws c. 438; 24 Del. C. § 3907C): grandfathered only for supervision started by 9/26/2024 and completed by 3/25-26/2025. Rule 3900-3.0 amended 28 DE Reg. 681 (3/1/2025).

In the board’s own words

“not less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social work experience ... over a period of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.1.1✓ matched in the source

“at least 100 hours shall be 1-to-1 supervision provided by an approved supervisor” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.1.2.1✓ matched in the source

“Up to 100% of 1-to-1 supervision may be by live video conferencing, at the discretion of the supervisor.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.1.2.1✓ matched in the source

“The direct supervisory contact must be on a 1-to-1 face-to-face basis or by live video conferencing.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Up to 100% of 1-to-1 supervision may be by live video conferencing, at the discretion of the supervisor.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Supervision by telephone or e-mail is expressly not permitted.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Supervision provided by an LCSW in any state or U.S. territory is acceptable to the Board.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Has been in practice for at least 3 years post-licensure without having been subject to any disciplinary action” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“Has no more than 7 total supervisees at any given time.” — 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-3.0 (3.1.2.1, 3.2) via LII mirror✓ matched in the source

“The State hereby enters into the Social Work Licensure Compact” — 24 Del. C. §3920 and ch. 39D (Social Work Licensure Compact)✓ matched in the source

Other licenses in Delaware

Sources

Checked against Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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