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Licensing Requirements for Oregon Social Workers - PDF
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1 Licensing Requirements for Oregon Social Workers Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers Presentation at Eastern Washington University Vancouver Campus Martin Pittioni, Executive Director, November 8,
2 Module 1 Why Licensing? What is Licensing? Public protection Two ways: Front end: Minimum educational standard Minimum competencies to practice safely Ongoing: recourse for public harmed by social worker Accountability via ethics code enforced by the Board, with ability to sanction the license 2
3 What is a Licensing Board? Government Agency Client is the Public served by social work community Differentiation of Mission Associations advocate for members Boards protect the public Both are essential and complementary components of a profession 3
4 How does a licensing Board work? - Administrative agencies in the Executive Branch - Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers: Policy-Making Board, Seven Members (4 LCSWs, 3 Public Members, Governor appointed, Senate-confirmed) Boards vary in composition and type (policy making or advisory) Boards combine three functions: Executive (licensing, investigation, agency administration) Legislative (rule writing) Judicial (Adjudication of complaints) 4
5 What is a rule? Board has to write rules to implement laws passed by the Legislature where the Board has rule-writing authority Why is that important? Rules have the force of law Violation of licensing or conduct rule (Ethics Code) violates Oregon law What does this mean for conduct? 5
6 Conduct Implications / Ethics Code Board Ethics code is in Board rule (has force of law) Board has disciplinary authority over the license of a licensee who violates Board rules or statutes Board Ethics Code does not render NASW Code of Ethics meaningless Board has no direct authority to enforce the NASW Code of Ethics Board Ethics Code includes most basic principles of the NASW Code of Ethics Knowledge of NASW Ethics Code is not a substitute for reading Board Ethics Code 6
7 Summary- Module 1 What is Licensing? Why Licensing? Licensing implements specific eligibility standards for licensure Licensing creates an accountability construct through a Board-enforced Ethics Code that holds licensees accountable for services (conduct) provided to clients The primary function of licensing is about public protection 7
8 Module 2 - Oregon Licensing Requirements for Social Workers MODULE CONTENT: What has changed with respect to licensure requirements and why? What type of social work practice requires licensure? What type of titles are protected and require licensure? 8
9 Licensure Requirements prior to January 1, 2011 No licensure requirement for any social work practice - voluntary licensure only Clinical-level social work licensure option only Two licensure options / protected titles: Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) - agency-work only, under supervision, MSW level, precursor to LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - independent clinical license 9
10 Drivers for legislative action in 2009 Protect consumers no licensure requirement for clinical work Lack of authority over conduct of revoked licensees Oregon one of the last states to not have some form of licensure requirement for social work No licensing options for field of non-clinical social work Advocacy issue lift image of the profession by restricting who can use the title social worker to those who have a degree in social work and are licensed These drivers led to passage of SB 177 (2009) which reformed social work regulation in Oregon (main provisions went into effect January 1, 2011) 10
11 Current Regulations - Part 1: Practice Act (Mandatory Licensure) Practice Act = Mandatory Licensure for those who practice clinical social work only Practice Act regulates conduct Anyone who engages in the conduct of practicing clinical social work must be licensed as a CSWA or LCSW or qualify for one of the exemptions from the licensure requirement LCSW and CSWA remain protected titles (practice act does not remove title protection) Access to the title social worker 11
12 Exemptions to the Mandatory Licensure Requirement / Practice Act Does not apply to non-clinical social work Exempts Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs) practicing within the scope of CADC Exempts QMHAs and QMHPs acting within the lawful scope of their employment or contract Exempts recognized members of the clergy who are acting in their ministerial capacity Exempts those who already hold a mental health licensure from a State of Oregon entity Graduate MSW students in clinical practicum 12
13 Current Regulations - Part 2: New Voluntary Licensure Options (non-clinical) Voluntary options for those not practicing clinical social work not mandatory Title-Protected (LMSW and RBSW) Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) Licensed Master s Social Worker (LMSW) Available since January 1, 2011 Applications down-loadable on-line Both options also allow use of title social worker RBSW/LMSW scope of practice not defined due to legislative history; no clinical practice permitted 13
14 Part 2A RBSW Program Specifics Certification as a Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker Title-Protected Allows continued use of the title social worker Requirements: BSW (CSWE accredited or in CSWE candidacy) Passage of national (ASWB) Bachelor exam (requirement waived until December 31, 2012) criminal background check Compliance with Board ethics code 2-year certification with 20-hour CE requirement 14
15 Part 2B LMSW Program Specifics Licensed Master s Social Worker (LMSW) Voluntary, title-protected, non-clinical license Allows use of the title social worker LMSW Program Requirements No practice experience or supervision required MSW from a CSWE-accredited school Passage of national (ASWB) Masters-level (non-clinical) exam (requirement waived until December 31, 2012) criminal background check Compliance with Board ethics code 2-year certification with 30hour CE requirement 15
16 Part 3 Clinical CSWA Program Specifics Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) Certification Agency based, clinical practice under supervision Completion = eligibility for LCSW licensure Program completion = 3500 work hours, 2000 direct client hours, 100 hours supervision (up to 50 can be group) Allows use of the title social worker CSWA Program Entry Requirements MSW from a CSWE-accredited school criminal background check Compliance with Board ethics code Passage of Oregon Laws and Rules Examination Supervision plan with Board-approved LCSW supervisor 16
17 Part 4 Fees for Licensing Options (CSWA, LCSW, LMSW and RBSW) Application Fees: LMSW/RBSW $50 / others $150 Initial license: RBSW - $50 ( 2 years) / LMSW - $100 (2 years) CSWA - $60 ( 1 year) / LCSW - $130 ( 1 year) Existing fee for criminal background check applies ($50) Renewal of Licensure / Certification: RBSW - $100 / 2 year certification LMSW - $200 / 2 year license CSWA - $60 / yearly renewal LCSW - $130/ yearly renewal 17
18 Current Regulations Part 5 Social Worker Title Protection Anyone using the title social worker in Oregon must hold one of the four licenses offered by the Board: RBSW, LMSW, CSWA, LCSW Does not prohibit the practice of non-clinical social work by those that are not licensed Use of the educational titles MSW or BSW by those that are not licensed through the Board is not prohibited No social worker registry there is no requirement for all who practice social work to register with the Board TSPC-licensed school social workers are allowed use of the title school social worker (no other variation) without licensure through the Board of Licensed Social Workers 18
19 I am a graduating student in a BSW/MSW program / or have earned a social work degree and now plan to become licensed what is the impact on me? Do not use protected titles ( social worker / RBSW / CSWA / LMSW / LCSW) until you have license/certification in hand If you plan on becoming licensed non-clinically (RBSW and LMSW), additional exam requirements (national exam) apply after December 2012 If you plan on engaging in clinical social work, you must become certificated first as a CSWA before engaging in clinical work, unless an exemption applies to your specific situation If you want to call yourself a social worker you must become licensed (CSWA/LCSW/RBSW/LCSW); there is no exemption other than for TSPC-licensed school social workers Conclusion Impact depends on two tests for each individual: 1) Conduct: is my work clinical-level social work? 2) Title: Am I / Will I use the title social worker? 19
20 I am an employer / manager of those who practice social work how does this impact me? Jurisdiction: Board does not have direct jurisdiction over employers Board licensure is at individual level (not facilities-level) Employer is free to set expectations higher than law requires Employer interest originates in desire to: Comply with laws that apply to individual employees Assure clients through accountability of licensed personnel Use licensure preference or requirement as qualification tool Conform HR practice including position descriptions to laws protecting titles and criteria for mandatory licensure Employers must apply same two tests of conduct and title: Is the employee/position performing clinical-level social work? Is the employee/position using the title social worker? Employer should apply test at the position level, not unit level 20
21 Questions / Application of Information to Needs of Audience THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUESTIONS 21
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