Section 45:15BB-6 - Licensing of "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker;" certification of social workera. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed clinical social worker" to an applicant who has: (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education;(2) Had at least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical social work under the supervision of a clinical social worker licensed by this State or who, by virtue of the supervisor's education and experience, is eligible for licensure in this State as a licensed clinical social worker, or any other supervisor who may be deemed acceptable to the board;(3) Satisfactorily completed minimum course requirements established by the board to ensure adequate training in methods of clinical social work practice; and(4) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose.b. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed social worker" to an applicant who has: (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education; and(2) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose.c. The board shall certify an applicant who has:(1) received a baccalaureate degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education ; or(2) on or before the effective date of this act, acquired a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services from an accredited institution of higher education and has engaged in full-time social work for at least one year prior to the effective date of P.L. 1995, c.66.L.1991, c.134, s.6; amended 1995, c.66, s.3.