(a) Unless otherwise exempted, no person may engage in the practice of social work unless the person is licensed under this chapter as a social work associate, licensed social worker, licensed master social worker, or licensed clinical social worker.
(b) The scope of the practice of social work is limited as follows:(1) A “social work associate” or “SWA” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3) of section 531(b) as an employee of a governmental agency, a health facility, an educational institution or other entity approved by the Board providing social services under the supervision of an individual who is licensed as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.(2) A “licensed social worker” or “LSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (4) of section 531(b) as an employee of a governmental agency, a health facility, an educational institution or other entity approved by the Board providing social services under the supervision of an individual who is licensed as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker or, as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).(3) A “licensed master social worker” or “LMSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (7) of section 531(b). A licensed master social worker may not engage in clinical social work, except for the purpose of obtaining experience required to be a licensed clinical social worker, or as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).(4) A “licensed clinical social worker” or “LCSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (8) of section 531(b).
(1) A “social work associate” or “SWA” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3) of section 531(b) as an employee of a governmental agency, a health facility, an educational institution or other entity approved by the Board providing social services under the supervision of an individual who is licensed as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.
(2) A “licensed social worker” or “LSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (4) of section 531(b) as an employee of a governmental agency, a health facility, an educational institution or other entity approved by the Board providing social services under the supervision of an individual who is licensed as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker or, as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).
(3) A “licensed master social worker” or “LMSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (7) of section 531(b). A licensed master social worker may not engage in clinical social work, except for the purpose of obtaining experience required to be a licensed clinical social worker, or as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).
(4) A “licensed clinical social worker” or “LCSW” may perform duties set forth in paragraphs (1) to (8) of section 531(b).
(c) No social work associate may practice except under the supervision of a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker or, as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).
(d) No person may engage in the independent practice of social work unless licensed under this chapter as a licensed clinical social worker, or as applicable, a person who retains the license of certified independent social worker in accordance with § 536(b).
(e) The practice of social work without a license is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 but not more than $500.