Hello tdg2249,
You will be hard pressed to find concrete information online regarding the LC due to the fact that not all states are the same. Generally speaking you need two years of post MSW clinical experience that qualifies in that specific state (every state has different wording in their statutes). Those two years must be under supervision of a LCSW (there might be a couple states that allow other mental health professionals, but I doubt this). Not only that, but the LCSW must have enough most LCSW supervising hours themselves. Some states allow you to utilize in house supervisors and others require you to find "external none-paid contractors." Regarding getting paid, it really depends. I know quite a few who already have a strong social support system and just pay their supervisor for training. Others have full time jobs and pay for training. Each state words paid supervision in a different way; some LCSWs cripple you in debt with the training, others only ask for the direct face to face hours. For instance, my state only requires 100 direct face to face hours and the rest can be clumped in monthly meetings. I found someone to provide supervision and was willing to only ask for the 100 hours and would just do the rest for free (my agency is stalling on signing the MOU, unbelievable). As a result, I am moving to another state that has more friendly requirements. This is due to the harsh nature of the weather, time to learn how to use a firearm.
There is actually a lot more options to become a LCSW. There is also the QCSW option and I believe another antiquated option that escapes me at the moment. It can be a frustrating process to research. Believe me, my agency has tried to put me in a unsolvable maze(they need me but do not want to let me grow), but I am determined to reach my goal.