§ 148E.050 — Licensing; Scope of Practice
Plain-Language Summary
This section establishes the four levels of social work licenses in Minnesota and what each level allows. A licensed social worker (LSW) cannot do clinical work. A licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) and licensed independent social worker (LISW) can only do clinical work under supervision. Only a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) can practice clinical social work independently.
148E.050 LICENSING; SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
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Subdivision 1.Requirements.
The practice of social work must comply with the requirements of subdivision 2, 3, 4, or 5. §
Subd. 2.Licensed social worker.
A licensed social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed social worker must not engage in clinical practice. §
Subd. 3.Licensed graduate social worker.
A licensed graduate social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed graduate social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section 148E.120. §
Subd. 4.Licensed independent social worker.
A licensed independent social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section 148E.120. §
Subd. 5.Licensed independent clinical social worker.
A licensed independent clinical social worker may engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.
History:
2007 c 123 s 72,138
History: History: 2007 c 123 s 72,138