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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.42.02.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="42" chapter_num="02" heading="Scope of Practice.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An LBSW shall practice social work under a social work supervisor and may include practice social work as stated in Health Occupations Article, §§19-101(m) and 19-307(c)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An LBSW’s practice includes the basic, generalist practice of social work which includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Assessment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Planning;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Intervention;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Evaluation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Case management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Information and referral;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Counseling;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Supervision;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Consultation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Education;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Advocacy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Community organization; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>The development, implementation and administration of policies, programs, and activities.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An LBSW’s practice may not include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Making a clinical diagnosis of a mental or emotional disorder;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Providing psychotherapy; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Engaging in private practice.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An LBSW may not engage in the practice of social work independent of social work supervision unless approved by the Board for independent practice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An LMSW shall practice social work under a social work supervisor and may practice social work as stated in Health Occupations Article, §§19-101(p) and 19-307(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An LMSW’s practice is characterized by the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Assessment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Planning;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Intervention;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Evaluation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Case management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Information and referral;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Counseling;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Supervision;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Consultation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Education;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Advocacy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Community organization; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>The development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs, and activities.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An LMSW’s practice may not include the treatment of emotional disorders, psychotherapy, or diagnosis of a mental disorder without the supervision of an LCSW-C.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An LMSW may not engage in the practice of social work independent of social work supervision unless approved by the Board for independent practice.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>On or before December 31, 2019, an LMSW may not engage in private practice without the supervision of an LCSW-C.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>On or after January 1, 2020, an LMSW may not engage in private practice as defined in Regulation .02B(14) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>On or after January 1, 2020, an LMSW may be employed in a private practice working under the supervision of an LCSW-C.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An LCSW may:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Practice social work as stated in Health Occupations Article, §§19-101(m) and 19-307(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Provide supervision of other social workers in accordance with COMAR 10.42.08; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Practice social work independent of supervision when the practice does not include diagnosis, treating mental disorders or providing psychotherapy.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An LCSW’s practice may not include the treatment of emotional disorders, psychotherapy, or diagnosis for a mental disorder without the supervision of an LCSW-C.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>On or after January 1, 2020, an LCSW may not engage in private practice as defined in Regulation .02B(14) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>On or after January 1, 2020, an LCSW may be employed in a private practice working under the supervision of an LCSW-C.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). An LCSW-C may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Practice social work as stated in Health Occupations Article, §19-101(m), Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide supervision of other social workers as set forth in COMAR 10.42.05;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Evaluate, diagnose and treat biopsychosocial conditions, mental and emotional conditions and impairments, and mental disorders as defined in Health-General Article, §10-101(f), Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Petition for emergency evaluation under Health-General Article, Title 10, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Provide person-to person psychotherapy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Have a private practice; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Practice clinical social work as stated in Health Occupations Article §19-401(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>