Title XXII, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

337.507. Applications, contents, fees — failure to renew, effect — replacement of certificates, when — fund established — examination, when, notice. — 1. Applications for examination and licensure as a professional counselor shall be in writing, submitted to the division on forms…

337.510. Requirements for licensure — definitions — reciprocity — provisional professional counselor license issued, when, requirements — renewal license fee. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accr…

337.515. License expiration, renewal, fees. — Each license issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 337.500 to 337.540 shall expire on the renewal date. The division shall renew any license upon application for renewal and upon payment of the fee established by the committee…

337.520. Rules and regulations, procedure. — 1. The division shall promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to: (1) The form and content of license applications required by the provisions of sections 337.500 to 337.540 and section 324.009 and the procedures for filing an appli…

337.525. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of license — civil immunity, when — procedure upon filing complaint. — 1. The committee may refuse to issue or renew any license required by the provisions of sections 337.500 to 337.540 for one or any combination of causes s…

337.528. Confidentiality of complaint documentation, when — destruction of information permitted, when. — 1. If the committee finds merit to a complaint by an individual incarcerated or under the care and control of the department of corrections or by an individual who has been o…

337.530. Violations, penalty — refund of fees for services — duties of department — injunctions, grounds for — venue. — 1. Violation of any provision of sections 337.500 to 337.540 shall be a class B misdemeanor. 2. All fees or other compensation received for services rendered in…

337.535. Committee established — qualifications of members, terms — compensation — meetings, quorum — removal of members. — 1. There is hereby established the "Committee for Professional Counselors" which shall guide, advise, and make recommendations to the division and fulfill o…

337.540. Privileged communications, when. — Any communication made by any person to a licensed professional counselor in the course of professional services rendered by the licensed professional counselor shall be deemed a privileged communication and the licensed professional co…

337.550. Licensed professional counselors interstate compact. — SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors with the goal of improving public access to Professional Counseling services. The practice of Pr…

337.600. Definitions. — As used in sections 337.600 to 337.689, the following terms mean: (1) "Advanced macro social worker", the applications of social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values, and ethics; and the professional use of self to community and organization…

337.603. License required — exemptions from licensure. — No person shall use the title of "licensed clinical social worker" or "clinical social worker", or engage in the practice of clinical social work in this state, unless the person is licensed as required by the provisions of…

337.604. Title of social worker, requirements to use title. — 1. No person shall hold himself or herself out to be a social worker unless such person has: (1) Received a baccalaureate degree in social work from an accredited social work program approved by the Council on Social W…

337.605. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state committee for social workers may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking a license or a temporary permit to practice as a licensed clinical social worker, licensed ad…

337.612. Applications, contents, fee — fund established — renewal, fee — lost certificate, how replaced. — 1. Applications for licensure as a clinical social worker, baccalaureate social worker, advanced macro social worker or master social worker shall be in writing, submitted t…

337.615. Education, experience requirements — definitions — reciprocity — licenses issued, when. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational specialty that enables a p…

337.618. License expiration, renewal, fees, continuing education requirements. — 1. Each license issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 shall expire on a renewal date established by the director. The term of licensure shall be twenty-four months. The com…

337.621. Temporary permits. — The committee may issue temporary permits to practice under extenuating circumstances as determined by the committee and defined by rule. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 738 & 720 § 8, A.L. 1997 S.B. 246)

337.622. State committee for social workers — membership, removal and vacancies. — 1. There is hereby established the "State Committee for Social Workers", which shall guide, advise, and make recommendations to the division and fulfill other responsibilities designated by section…

337.627. Rules and regulations, procedure. — 1. The committee shall promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to: (1) The form and content of license applications required by the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 and section 324.009 and the procedures for filing an appl…

337.628. Degree program recognition and approval by board not automatic. — A social work degree program offering a master's degree in social work that has achieved candidacy or precandidacy status in the accreditation process established by the Council on Social Work Education sh…

337.630. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of license — civil immunity, when — procedure upon filing complaint. — 1. The committee may refuse to issue or renew any license required by the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 for one or any combination of causes s…

337.633. Violations, penalty — refund of fees for service — duties of department — injunctions, grounds for — venue. — 1. Violation of any provision of sections 337.600 to 337.689 shall be a class B misdemeanor. 2. All fees or other compensation received for services which are re…

337.636. Privileged communications, when. — Persons licensed under the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 may not disclose any information acquired from persons consulting them in their professional capacity, or be compelled to disclose such information except: (1) With th…

337.642. Discrimination against social workers in promulgation of rules prohibited. — No official, employee, board, commission, or agency of the state of Missouri, any county, any municipality, any school district, or any other political subdivision shall discriminate between per…

337.643. Licensure required for use of title — practice authorized. — 1. No person shall use the title of licensed master social worker and engage in the practice of master social work in this state unless the person is licensed as required by the provisions of this section and s…

337.644. Master social worker license — definitions — application, contents — issuance of license, when — reciprocity. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational spec…

337.645. Advanced macro social worker license — application information required — issuance of license, when. — 1. Each applicant for licensure as an advanced macro social worker shall furnish evidence to the committee that: (1) The applicant has: (a) A master's degree from a col…

337.646. License required for use of title. — No person shall use the title of licensed advanced macro social worker and engage in the practice of advanced macro social work in this state unless the person is licensed as required by the provisions of section 337.645. ­­-------- (…

337.647. Verification and acknowledgment of completion, requirements — rulemaking authority. — 1. The committee shall develop a school social work program verification and acknowledgment of completion for individuals who have met the requirements set forth in this section. 2. The…

337.649. Documentation and disciplinary action prohibited, when — request to destroy documentation permitted, when — disclosure of complaint not required, when. — 1. If the committee finds merit to a complaint by an individual incarcerated or under the care and control of the dep…

337.653. Baccalaureate social workers, license required, permitted activities. — 1. No person shall use the title of licensed baccalaureate social worker and engage in the practice of baccalaureate social work in this state unless the person is licensed as required by the provisi…

337.662. Application for licensure, contents — renewal notices — replacement certificates provided, when — fees set by committee. — 1. Applications for licensure as a baccalaureate social worker shall be in writing, submitted to the committee on forms prescribed by the committee …

337.665. Information required to be furnished committee — certificate to practice independently issued, when — reciprocity. — 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational…

337.671. Temporary permits issued, when. — The committee may issue temporary permits to practice under extenuating circumstances as determined by the committee and defined by rule. ­­-------- (L. 2001 H.B. 567)

337.683. Violations, penalty — committee may sue, when — actions permitted to be enjoined. — 1. Violation of any provision of sections 337.650 to 337.689 shall be a class B misdemeanor. 2. All fees or other compensation received for services which are rendered in violation of sec…

337.689. Licensees may be compelled to testify. — Nothing in sections 337.600 to 337.689 shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 337.600 to 337.689 from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, adult abuse, chi…

337.700. Definitions. — As used in sections 337.700 to 337.739, the following terms mean: (1) "Committee", the state committee for marital and family therapists; (2) "Department", the Missouri department of commerce and insurance; (3) "Director", the director of the division of p…

337.702. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state committee of marital and family therapists may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking licensure as a licensed marital and family therapist or provisional licensed ma…

337.703. License required, exceptions. — No person shall use the title of "licensed marital and family therapist", "marital and family therapist", "provisional licensed marital and family therapist", or engage in the practice of marital and family therapy in this state unless the…

337.705. Discrimination prohibited, when. — No official, employee, board, commission, or agency of the state of Missouri, any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of this state shall discriminate between persons licensed under sections 337.700 to …

337.706. License required, exception for persons licensed in other state. — 1. For a period of six months from September 1, 1995, a person may apply for licensure without examination and shall be exempt from the academic requirements of sections 337.700 to 337.739 if the division…

337.709. Laws not to be construed to require employment of marital and family therapists. — No provision of sections 337.700 to 337.739 shall be construed to require any agency, corporation or organization, not otherwise required by law, to employ licensed marital and family ther…

337.712. Licenses, application, oath, fee — lost certificates — fund. — 1. Applications for licensure as a marital and family therapist shall be in writing, submitted to the committee on forms prescribed by the committee and furnished to the applicant. The form shall include a st…

337.715. Qualifications for licensure, exceptions. — 1. Each applicant for licensure or provisional licensure as a marital and family therapist shall furnish evidence to the committee that: (1) The applicant has a master's degree or a doctoral degree in marital and family therapy…

337.718. License expiration, renewal fee — temporary permits. — 1. Each license issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 337.700 to 337.739 shall expire on a renewal date established by the director. The term of licensure shall be twenty-four months; however, the director ma…