Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

(1) There is hereby created the Kentucky Board of Social Work, consisting of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor in accordance with the following: (a) 1. One (1) member shall be a certified social worker under the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990; 2. One (…

The members of the board shall receive per diem compensation, not to exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125), to be established by administrative regulation promulgated by the board. Members may be reimbursed for their reasonable necessary expenses incurred in the performan…

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990. (2) (a) The board shall evaluate applications and issue licenses to qualified applicants within forty-five (45) days of submission of the complete application and receipt of the n…

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

(1) The board shall issue a license as "certified social worker" to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Has received a master's degree or doctorate degree in social work from an educational institution approved by the…

(1) The board shall issue a license as "licensed social worker" to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) 1. Has received a baccalaureate degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the Council on Soc…

(1) The board shall issue a license as "licensed clinical social worker" to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (a) Has received a master's degree or doctoral degree in social work from an educational institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; …

The board may grant the appropriate license without examination to any person who at the time of application holds a valid license from another state and who meets the current minimum requirements for licensure in Kentucky provided a reciprocal agreement exists between the states…

(1) Each certified social worker, licensed social worker and licensed clinical social worker shall renew his or her license every three (3) years, and shall pay the board a renewal fee as established by the board by promulgation of an administrative regulation. (2) Licensees whos…

SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of regulated social workers by improving public access to competent social work services. The compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the c…

All fees and other charges received by the board under KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990 shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to a separate trust and agency account for the board. The moneys so deposited shall be used to finance the board, and are hereby app…

Other sanctions -- Reconsideration -- Sexual contact with client -- Penalties -- Reports under Social Work Licensure Compact. (1) The board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew; impose probationary or supervisory conditions upon; impose an administrative fine; issue a…

(1) Before revoking, suspending, imposing probationary or supervisory conditions upon, imposing an administrative fine, issuing a written reprimand, or any combination of these actions regarding any license or licensee under the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and 335.990, t…

Requirements for telehealth. (1) A social worker who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall: (a) Ensure that the informed consent of the client, or another appropriate person with authority to make the health care treatment decision for the client, is obtained before…

If it appears to the board that a person is violating any provision of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990, the board may institute, in its own name, in Franklin Circuit Court, a proceeding to restrain and enjoin the violation without regard to whether proceedings have been, o…

As used in KRS 335.300 to 335.399, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists; (2) "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means a person who has completed all of the requirements set out in KRS 335.…

family therapy associate" -- Application and construction of KRS 335.300 to 335.399. (1) Except as provided in KRS 335.307 and subsection (2) of this section: (a) No person shall use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist," "LMFT," or a title which is substantially the…

family therapist. Effective January 1, 1999, all persons authorized to use the title "certified marriage and family therapist" shall be entitled to use the title of "licensed marriage and family therapist" until the date of their second annual license renewal. On that date, the l…

(1) There is created the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family Therapists. Effective January 1, 1999, it shall be composed of seven (7) members. Six (6) members shall be licensed marriage and family therapists. One (1) member shall be a citizen-at-large who is not as…

official acts. Members of the board and its agents shall be immune from personal liability in any action, civil or criminal, which is based upon any official act or acts performed reasonably and in good faith by the board member, agent, or employee.

The board shall: (1) Administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall evaluate the qualifications of license and permit applicants; (2) Approve the examination required of applicants for licensure, provide for the administration and grading of the examination, and …

The board may: (1) Employ needed personnel; (2) Issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter; (3) Seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the …

An applicant for licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall pay the board an initial fee which shall be established by administrative regulation promulgated by the board. The applicant shall show the board that the applicant has: (1) Completed a master's or doctoral degre…

Qualifying experience for licensure -- Fees. (1) A person who fills all of the requirements of KRS 335.330 shall apply to the board for a marriage and family therapist associate permit in order to practice and earn the experience required for license application. (2) A marriage a…

Exemptions. (1) The board shall grant licensure under KRS 335.320 and 335.330 to an applicant who: (a) Holds an active license from another state to practice as an independent marriage and family therapist; (b) Is in good standing with the certifying or licensing board of that st…

(1) If the board identifies any technical error in any application submitted for issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a license or permit under KRS 335.300 to 335.399: (a) The board shall notify the applicant of the error within one (1) week of its discovery; (b) The applicant …

education. (1) Licensure issued under KRS 335.330 shall be renewed annually upon payment of a fee to be established by administrative regulation promulgated by the board not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (2) On January 1, 1999, all persons authorized to use the titl…

(1) All fees and other moneys received by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board. (2) No part of this revolving fund shall revert to the general fund of this Commonwe…

(1) The board may refuse to issue a license or permit, or may suspend, revoke, impose probationary conditions upon, impose an administrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or any combination thereof regarding any licensee or permit holder upon proof that the lic…

(1) Before revoking, suspending, imposing probationary or supervisory conditions upon, imposing an administrative fine, issuing a written reprimand, or any combination of these actions regarding any licensee or permit holder under the provisions of KRS 335.300 to 335.399, the boa…

A person whose license or permit has been revoked may apply for reinstatement no earlier than five (5) years from the date of revocation, in accordance with the procedures established by the board by administrative regulation.

records -- Immunity of board members. (1) The board may enter into an agreement with the Kentucky Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for an impaired marriage and family therapist committee to undertake the functions and responsibilities of an impaired marriage and fami…

ensure patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth". (1) A treating marriage and family therapist who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure: (a) That the informed conse…

Any person who shall violate or aid in the violation of KRS 335.305(1) shall upon conviction be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or sentenced to jail for not less than ten (10) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or bo…

As used in KRS 335.500 to 335.599, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors; (2) "Credential holder" means any person who is regulated by the board; (3) "Licensed professional clinical counselor" means a crede…

limitation on activities of specified service providers. (1) No person shall engage in the practice of professional counseling or present in a way as to imply or would reasonably be deemed to imply licensure to practice professional counseling unless the person has first been iss…

(1) The Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors is created and shall consist of seven (7) members who shall reside in the Commonwealth and be appointed by the Governor. One (1) of the members shall be a citizen at large and the remaining six (6) members shall be licens…

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.500 to 335.599 and shall evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees, administer oaths, and investigate allegations…

(1) The board shall require a national and state criminal background investigation for every: (a) Applicant seeking an initial license issued by the board permitting the applicant to engage in a profession authorized by the board; (b) Applicant seeking to reinstate a license; and…

(1) All fees and other moneys received by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board. The compensation of the board's members and employees and all expenses incurred by t…

(1) The board shall issue a "professional clinical counselor" license to an applicant who: (a) Has paid the application fee and the appropriate examination fee to the board; (b) Is of good moral character; (c) Has received a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in counseling …

(1) The board shall grant the appropriate credential under KRS 335.525 to an applicant for endorsement who: (a) Has received a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in counseling or a related field from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of sixty (60) hours of …

(1) Each credential holder shall pay to the board an annual renewal fee on or before the renewal date established in administrative regulations promulgated by the board. All credentials not renewed by the renewal date each year shall expire because they were not timely renewed. (…

(1) The board may refuse to issue a credential, or may suspend, revoke, impose probationary conditions upon, impose an administrative fine, or issue a written reprimand or admonishment if the credential holder has: (a) Committed a dishonest or corrupt act, if in accordance with K…

Before suspending, revoking, imposing probationary or supervisory conditions upon, imposing an administrative fine, issuing a written reprimand, or performing any combination of these actions regarding any credential issued pursuant to KRS 335.500 to 335.599, the board shall set …

Any party aggrieved by a disciplinary action of the board may bring an action in Franklin Circuit Court pursuant to the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B.