SB439 Summary

• Adds Section 34-30-34 to the Code of Alabama 1975 to authorize licensed certified social workers to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice.

• Licensed certified social workers must meet required education and experience standards established by the board to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses.

• Restricts social workers from providing diagnoses outside the boundaries of social work practice.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.