§ 19–307
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 19-307 (2026)
Title 19. Social Workers
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 19–307LinkCopy Citation
(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 in effect.
(b)
A licensed social worker may practice social work only within the scope of the specific category of license issued by the Board.
(c)
(1)
A licensed bachelor social worker may not:
(i)
Engage in independent practice unless the licensed bachelor social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19–302(f) of this subtitle;
(ii)
Make a clinical diagnosis of a behavioral health or emotional disorder;
(iii)
Provide psychotherapy; or
(iv)
Engage in private practice.
(2)
A licensed master social worker may not:
(i)
Engage in independent practice unless the licensed master social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19–302(f) of this subtitle;
(ii)
Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical;
(iii)
Diagnose a behavioral health disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical; or
(iv)
Engage in private practice.
(3)
A licensed certified social worker may not:
(i)
Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical;
(ii)
Diagnose a mental disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker–clinical; or
(iii)
Engage in private practice.