For a facility over 120 beds, the federal requirement is:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology; and
- One year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.
The above are for federal requirements, please check your state laws as well. For facilities under 120 beds, this may not be applicable.