Restriction on the use of title "Licensed Clinical Social Worker."

Act 39 of 1987, § 16.1, under SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS ACT.

Act 39 of 1987, § 16.1

Section 16.1. Restriction on the use of title "Licensed Clinical Social Worker."

Only individuals who have received licenses as licensed clinical social workers under this act may style themselves as licensed clinical social workers and use the letters "L.C.S.W." in connection with their names. It shall be unlawful for an individual to style oneself as a licensed clinical social worker, advertise or engage in the independent practice of clinical social work or use any words or symbols indicating or tending to indicate that the individual is a licensed clinical social worker without holding a license in good standing under this act.

(16.1 amended June 29, 2018, P.L.505, No.76)