what is an lisw
LISW means the person is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. LCSW means the person is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Source(s): Introduction to Social Work 101 at University of Nevada, Las Vega (UNLV) Dorothy K. Â· 1 decade ago.
Here is the website for the State of New Mexico: There are three different kinds of social work licenses in New Mexico: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).