Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (social work) (clinical social worker) · Nebraska · regulated by Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice (DHHS Licensure Unit) · medium confidence
| Pre-license credential | Provisional Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP); Provisional CMSW for social-work hours |
|---|---|
| Supervised experience | At least 3,000 hours of social work experience after the master's under a CMSW (CMSW); 3,000 mental health practice hours for LMHP/LIMHP |
| Direct client contact | LMHP: 1,500 direct client contact; LIMHP: 1,500 with major mental illness/disorder clients |
| Time limit | Provisional license/certification expires 5 years after issuance; one second provisional allowed |
| Exams | ASWB Clinical exam (for LMHP/LIMHP with CMSW); CMSW-only: Masters, Advanced Generalist or Clinical |
Supervision
- How often: Evaluative face-to-face contact at least 1 hour per week
- Group supervision: Supervisor may not supervise more than 6 persons at 1 face-to-face meeting
- Who may supervise: CMSW hours: Certified Master Social Worker; LMHP hours: physician/psychologist/LIMHP/LMHP; LIMHP hours: physician/psychologist/LIMHP
When hours count and what to keep
- Before your degree: not counted (after master's degree)
- Paperwork: MSW Affidavit of Supervised Experience (CMSW supervisor) plus LMHP/LIMHP affidavits
Can you be supervised remotely in Nebraska?
Yes. Required supervision can be done entirely by live video, with no in-person minimum.
- Video supervision: CMSW route: evaluative face-to-face contact ≥1 h/week (94-009.05(D)); the general rule for all applicants lets face-to-face supervision 'include interactive visual imaging'
- Phone only: not allowed for the face-to-face requirement (face-to-face = in person or interactive visual imaging); telephone supervision is referenced but not counted as face-to-face
- In-person minimum: None set by the state
- Supervisor licensed in Nebraska? other: CMSW 'or ... similar credential or certification in another jurisdiction' (94-008.01(C)); DHHS PCMSW information says 'Nebraska CMSW' (conflict)
- Supervisor credential: CMSW certificate (Nebraska social-work certification) for social-work hours; physician/psychologist/LIMHP/LMHP for the clinical LMHP/LIMHP hours; no supervisor registration
- Supervisee cap: ≤6 persons at one face-to-face supervisory meeting (group size); no overall caseload cap in 172 NAC 94
- Board approval first: No supervisor registration; provisional CMSW (PCMSW) and/or PLMHP must be held while earning Nebraska hours
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
LB912 (2026) domestic-abuse training for PLMHP from Sept 1, 2027
Where the rules are unclear
Nebraska’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:
- Who may supervise the combined LMHP/LIMHP + CMSW route? Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2128(1)(b) and 172 NAC 94-008.01(C) require a certified master social worker, but 172 NAC 94-009.05 says supervision 'must be provided under a licensed independent clinical social worker or licensed clinical social worker' — titles Nebraska does not issue.
- May a PCMSW be supervised by a social worker certified/licensed only in another state? 172 NAC 94-008.01(C) says yes; DHHS PCMSW information says 'Nebraska CMSW'.
- 172 NAC 94-009.05 requires supervision 'under a licensed independent clinical social worker or licensed clinical social worker', titles Nebraska does not issue (carried from ../NE.json).
In the board’s own words
“a minimum of at least three thousand hours of experience, in addition to the master's or doctorate degree, in social work” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2128(1)(b)✓ matched in the source
“Evaluative face-to-face contact for a minimum of 1 hour per week between the supervisee and supervisor.” — 172 NAC 94-009.05(D)✓ matched in the source
“shall expire upon receipt of certification as a master social worker or five years after the date of issuance” — Neb. Rev. Stat. §38-2129(2)✓ matched in the source
“supervision must be provided under a licensed independent clinical social worker or licensed clinical social worker and in accordance with this section” — 172 NAC 94-009.05✓ matched in the source
“The supervisor must be a certified master social worker, or have a current similar credential or certification in another jurisdiction.” — 172 NAC 94-008.01(C)✓ matched in the source
“Supervision for all applicants must meet the following” — 172 NAC 94-009.01✓ matched in the source
“Face to face supervision may include interactive visual imaging assisted communication which is secure and confidential.” — 172 NAC 94-009.01(C)(vi)✓ matched in the source
“Direct client contact does not include: ... (F) Telephone supervision” — 172 NAC 94-002.04✓ matched in the source
“The supervisor must be a certified master social worker, or have a current similar credential or certification in another jurisdiction.” — 172 NAC 94-008.01(C)✓ matched in the source
“Supervision: You must be supervised by a Nebraska CMSW.” — DHHS PLMHP/PCMSW information, p.1✓ matched in the source
“The supervisor cannot supervise more than 6 persons at 1 face-to-face supervisory meeting.” — 172 NAC 94-009.01(C)(vi)✓ matched in the source
“a certification as a provisional master social worker is required in order to obtain 3,000 hours of social work experience” — DHHS PLMHP/PCMSW information, p.1✓ matched in the source
1 more quotes are in the state explorer.
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Sources
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §§38-2127, 38-2128 (CMSW qualifications; supervision defined) — DHHS 2026 statute compilation
- 172 NAC 94-004.02, -008.01, -009.01, -009.05, -010.02(C)
- DHHS PLMHP/PCMSW information (MHPProvisionalApp.pdf), p.1
- DHHS MSW Affidavit of Supervised Experience
- Nebraska Secretary of State Rules & Regulations: Title 172 listing (ch. 94 EFFECTIVE: 7/12/2021)
Checked against Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice (DHHS Licensure Unit)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.