Section 20-195s - Scope of practice(a) An individual licensed as a master social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may: (1) Practice clinical social work under professional supervision; and(2) offer a mental health diagnosis provided such diagnosis is offered in consultation with a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378, a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383, a marital and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383a, a professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 383c or a clinical social worker licensed pursuant to this chapter. A licensed master social worker may not engage in independent practice.(b) An individual licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may practice clinical social work. A licensed clinical social worker may perform all functions of a licensed master social worker and, in addition, may engage in independent practice.Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-195s
Amended by P.A. 19-0164,S. 2 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2019 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2019.Added by P.A. 10-0038, S. 2 of the February 2010 Regular Session, eff. 10/1/2010.