Section 337.653

Title XXII OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

Chapter 337

Effective - 28 Aug 2005, 3 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  337.653.  Baccalaureate social workers, license required, permitted activities. — 1. No person shall use the title of "licensed baccalaureate social worker" or "provisional licensed baccalaureate social worker" and engage in the practice of baccalaureate social work in this state unless the person is licensed as required by the provisions of sections 337.650 to 337.689.

  2. A licensed baccalaureate social worker shall be deemed qualified to practice the following:

  (1) Engage in assessment and evaluation from a generalist perspective, excluding the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders;

  (2) Conduct basic data gathering of records and social problems of individuals, groups, families and communities, assess such data, and formulate and implement a plan to achieve specific goals;

  (3) Serve as an advocate for clients, families, groups or communities for the purpose of achieving specific goals;

  (4) Counsel, excluding psychotherapy; however, counseling shall be defined as providing support, direction, and guidance to clients by assisting them in successfully solving complex social problems;

  (5) Perform crisis intervention, screening and resolution, excluding the use of psychotherapeutic techniques;

  (6) Be a community supporter, organizer, planner or administrator for a social service program;

  (7) Conduct crisis planning ranging from disaster relief planning for communities to helping individuals prepare for the death or disability of family members;

  (8) Inform and refer clients to other professional services;

  (9) Perform case management and outreach, including but not limited to planning, managing, directing or coordinating social services; and

  (10) Engage in the training and education of social work students from an accredited institution and supervise other licensed baccalaureate social workers.

  3. A licensed baccalaureate social worker may engage in the independent practice of baccalaureate social work as defined in subdivision (6) of section 337.650 and subdivisions (1) to (10) of subsection 2 of this section.

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(L. 2001 H.B. 567, A.L. 2005 S.B. 177)