2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 19-307 - Scope of licenses

§19-307.

(a) Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a license authorizes the licensee to practice social work while the license is effective.

(b) A licensed social worker may practice social work only within the scope of the specific type of license issued by the Board.

(c) (1) A licensed associate social worker may not:

(i) Practice social work without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker, licensed certified social worker-clinical, or licensed graduate social worker who meets the requirements specified in the regulations;

(ii) Make a clinical diagnosis of a mental or emotional disorder; or

(iii) Provide psychotherapy.

(2) A licensed graduate social worker may not:

(i) Practice graduate social work without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker, licensed certified social worker-clinical, or licensed graduate social worker who meets the requirements specified in the regulations;

(ii) Treat mental or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the direct supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; or

(iii) Diagnose a mental disorder.

(3) A licensed certified social worker may not:

(i) Treat mental or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the direct supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; or

(ii) Diagnose a mental disorder.