2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:2706 — Qualifications; registered social worker
§2706. Qualifications; registered social worker
A. No individual shall be eligible for registration by the board as a registered social worker unless the individual:
(1) Is of good moral character.
(2) Holds either a bachelor of social work, bachelor of arts, or bachelor of science degree from an undergraduate social work program. This requirement is satisfied if the applicant has graduated from a nonaccredited school and has at least five years of work experience as a practicing social worker within the last nine years prior to January 1, 2001.
B. An individual registered as a registered social worker may engage in generalist social work practice based on the application of social work theory, knowledge, ethics, and utilizing problem-solving methods to restore or enhance social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities through assessment, prevention, and intervention and evaluation, case management, information and referral, supportive counseling, advocacy, research, supervision, community organization, and the implementation and administration of policies, programs, and activities. A social worker at this level shall work as an employee in an agency and shall not engage in advanced practice or in clinical social work.
C. An individual practicing bachelor-level social work in Louisiana and who meets the qualifications set forth in Subsection A of this Section who wishes to continue the practice shall apply for registration under the provisions of this Chapter within one year subsequent to January 1, 2000.
D. At any time within one year of January 1, 2000, the board shall register as a registered social worker any individual who files a verified application therefor, accompanied by such fees as is required in R.S. 37:2716 and who submits evidence verified by oath and satisfactory to the board that he complies with the requirements of Subsection A of this Section.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 706, §1. Acts 1983, No. 484, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1309, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 2000; Acts 2001, No. 595, §1; Acts 2004, No. 375, §1.
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