Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 416-13-1 - Licensed Social Worker - Conditional1.Initial IssuanceA. Documented proof of a bachelor's degree in a field that is sufficiently related to social work or social welfare;B. Evidence of employment in a social service delivery field; andC.Arrangement of consultation -(1) For persons other than employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, evidence of an arrangement of consultation to be provided by a licensed social worker with a bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare with at least 2 years of experience as a licensed social worker, a licensed master social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or a certified social worker - independent practice, for the consultation required by section 2(1)(B) of this chapter.(2) For employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, evidence of an arrangement of consultation with a licensed social worker who has been licensed for at least 4 years or a licensed master social worker.2.RenewalA. Completion of 25 continuing professional education contact hours as required by Chapter 14 of the board's rules.B. A licensed social worker-conditional license may be renewed one time only so as to allow the licensee the opportunity to obtain the consultation and employment required by section 2(1)(B)(2) of this chapter for licensure as a licensed social worker. 02-416 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 1