Social Worker Section | MPSW Board
Learn about the formation and governing rules of the Social Worker Section board within the Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board. Disclaimer: Please review Wisconsin statutes for full board requirements.
Formation Statute: Wis. Stat. s. 15.405 (7c)
Rules Statute: Wis. Stat. ch. 457
Related Areas: Social Worker, Social Worker Advanced, Independent Social Worker Social Worker Licensed Clinical, Social Worker - Training Certificate
Officers & Members
The members of the Social Worker Section are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms. The Section consists of 4 Social Workers: 1 Advanced Practice Social Worker; 1 Independent Social Worker; 1 Clinical Social Worker; 1 Social Worker employed by a federal, state, or local governmental agency; and 1 public member.
Member | Officer | Member Type | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
Sheng Lee Yang | Chairperson | Clinical Social Worker Member | 7/1/2027 |
Shawna R. Hansen | Vice Chairperson | Social Worker Member | 7/1/2026* |
Terrance C. Erickson | Secretary | Public Member | 7/1/2028 |
Jessica M. Bowers | Social Worker Member | 7/1/2027 | |
Marietta S. Luster | Government Social Worker Member | 7/1/2025* |
*Section members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until their successor is confirmed by the Senate.
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Meetings, Statutes, & Continuing Education
Meetings Schedule
View meeting information about the Wisconsin Social Work Section's meetings, options to submit an agenda item, and access to join sessions.
Board Statutes
Click the link below to access the statutes of the Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Board and its related Sections.
Continuing Education | MPSW
Click the link below is the link to view the updated continuing education rules for MPSW and its sections.
MPSW Board & Sections
MPSW Board | Home
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Marriage & Family Therapist Section
Click the link below to view the Marriage & Family Therapist Section of the MPSW board.
Professional Counseling Section
Click the link below to view the Professional Counseling Section of the MPSW Examining Board.
Guidelines & Documents
Conversion Therapy Guidance
Click the link below to view information about Wisconsin state boards and major medical associations' insights on why sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) can harm patients and violate professional standards.
CSB Compliance Review Fact Sheet
Click the link below to view the Controlled Substances Board (CSB) Compliance Review fact sheet which reviews various ePDMP data points in their entirety to determine whether additional screening is appropriate.
ePDMP Online Tracking
Click the link below to view the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) - a tool to help combat the ongoing prescription drug abuse epidemic in Wisconsin through monitored prescription drugs dispensed in the state.
IV Hydration Therapy Guidance
Click the link below to read the IV Hydration Therapy Guidance by the Wisconsin Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Click the link below to view information required for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential including renewal information, forms, & legal information.
Substance Use Specialty Disorder Prescribing
Click the link below to learn how Wisconsin Act 262 impacts substance use disorder treatment for temporary credential holders
Contact Us
Call:
(608) 266-2112
Email:
dsps@wi.gov
Mailing Address:
Social Work Section - MPSW Board
DSPS
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Office Hours:
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705