Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-4-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 850-X-4-.01 - Form Of Application

(1) All applications for licensure and certification shall be made on a form provided by the Board and are available n-line, no applications made otherwise will be accepted. Where space does not permit an applicant to present his record of experience, education or practice on the application form provided by the Board, the applicant may duplicate the experience and education record part of the application form. All forms must be signed and dated. Applications must be clearly typewritten or printed in black suitable for photostatic copy and all questions must be answered. An application not properly completed, or not containing all of the information required, or not accompanied by the required fee will be returned with a statement of the reasons for return.

(2) Requests for application packets shall be made to the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners. The application packet, including necessary forms with instructions, and a copy of pertinent rules will be provided by the office of the Board to the applicant.

(3) To allow time for processing, all applications for licensure for any social work licensure and certification shall be filed with the Board at least fourteen (14) days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Board.

(4) The applicant has the responsibility for providing documentation that his/her positions constitute "social work practice" and that the applicant is identified with the profession.

(5) It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documents have been received. Any person who knowingly makes, or causes to be made, false or misleading statements during the Board's investigation of his/her application shall be denied licensure. The existence of such false or misleading statements on the applicant's application or supporting documents shall be prima facie evidence of the violation of this rule. Whenever it appears that a person has violated this rule, the Board shall, after proper notice having been given, conduct a show-cause hearing for the purpose of denial of any license of said person. If the facts substantiate the violation of this rule, reapplication may not be made for a period of one year during which time the person shall not practice social work utilizing the rights and privileges granted to a licensed social worker.

(6) Applications for licensure by reciprocity shall be reviewed by the Executive Director of the Board. Applications for licensure for PIP shall be reviewed by at least two Board members. Board members shall not review applications for applicants who are relatives, personal friends or work in the same agency or setting with the Board member. If an application is denied, the Board shall submit a written notice stating the reason(s) for the denial. If the Board determines that the applicant does not qualify for the level applied for, it shall approve licensure at the maximum level for which the applicant is eligible. This is not to be construed to deny the applicant the right to appeal the Board's decision.

(7) Progression to a new level of licensure constitutes a new application. The applicant or licensee must make formal application for each level and meet all requirements established for that level of licensure. Documentation already presented for determining eligibility for a previous level of licensure will be applied to the new application and need not be resubmitted.

(8) Licensure is a matter between the individual applicant and the Board. Applications and supporting documentation is confidential. The Board has no obligation to inform agencies or employers of Board decisions regarding applicants employed in their agencies. Ordinarily, written authorization shall be obtained from applicants or licensees prior to any necessary communication with any individual or agency regarding an applicant. However, agency supervisors, or employers, in their efforts to verify compliance with the licensing requirements, may be informed of the status of an application or the currency of an individual's license. In such instances, a note should be made in the applicant or licensee's file as to who inquired, what information was given, and by whom the information was released.

(9) The Board requires an official transcript confirming the completion of the degree as required by the Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-30-22. Transcripts must bear the official seal and be mailed directly from the college or university to the Board, or other Board approved authority.

(10) Withholding information, misrepresentation, or untrue statements will be cause for denial of an application.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-4-.01

Repealed and Replaced: Filed: October 31, 1997; Operative December 5, 1997; effective January 1, 1998 (See Rule 850-X-1-.19). Amended: Filed March 8, 2007; effective April 12, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXII, Issue No. 11, August 29, 2014, eff. 9/19/2014, operative 10/4/2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2016, eff. 10/30/2016.

Author: Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-30-22 (1991); 41-22-4(a) (2) (1991).