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MO HB1875
Bill
Status
2/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bart Korman
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AI Summary
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Requires clinical social worker applicants to complete at least 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience within 24-48 months, with applicants completing 4,000 hours eligible to apply for licensure at the 3,000-hour mark and receiving a certificate acknowledging the additional hours.
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Establishes the same supervised experience requirements for advanced macro social worker licensure: minimum 3,000 hours within 24-48 months, with a certificate issued for applicants completing 4,000 hours.
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Prohibits licensed master social workers from independently practicing clinical or advanced macro social work; any such practices must be conducted under supervision by a licensed clinical or advanced macro social worker supervisor for the purpose of obtaining licensure in those specialties.
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Allows reciprocal licensure for clinical and advanced macro social workers licensed in other states or territories with no disciplinary action in the preceding five years, if they hold accredited degrees and have been licensed for five years or meet substantially equivalent requirements.
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding social worker licensure and practice
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
3/11/2014