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﻿ Ch. 148D MN Statutes
148D.001 CITATION.
148D.015 SCOPE.
148D.020 CHAPTER 214.
148D.025 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK.
148D.030 DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
148D.035 VARIANCES.
148D.040 IMMUNITY.
148D.045 CONTESTED CASE HEARING.
148D.050 LICENSING; SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
148D.055 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.
148D.060 TEMPORARY LICENSES.
148D.070 LICENSE RENEWALS.
148D.075 INACTIVE LICENSES.
148D.080 REACTIVATIONS.
148D.085 VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS.
148D.090 NAME; CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS.
148D.095 LICENSE CERTIFICATE OR CARD.
148D.110 LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKERS; SUPERVISED PRACTICE.
148D.115 LICENSED INDEPENDENT CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS; SUPERVISION.
148D.120 REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISORS.
148D.130 CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED.
148D.135 APPROVAL OF CLOCK HOURS.
148D.140 VARIANCES.
148D.145 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS APPROVED BY BOARD.
148D.150 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS.
148D.155 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
148D.160 CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS APPROVED BY BOARD.
148D.170 REVOCATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVALS.
148D.175 FEES.
148D.180 FEE AMOUNTS.
148D.185 PURPOSE OF COMPLIANCE LAWS.
148D.190 GROUNDS FOR ACTION.
148D.195 REPRESENTATIONS TO CLIENTS AND PUBLIC.
148D.200 COMPETENCE.
148D.205 IMPAIRMENT.
148D.210 PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT.
148D.215 RESPONSIBILITIES TO CLIENTS.
148D.225 TREATMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES.
148D.230 CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORDS.
148D.240 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
148D.245 INVESTIGATIVE POWERS AND PROCEDURES.
148D.250 OBLIGATION TO COOPERATE.
148D.255 TYPES OF ACTIONS.
148D.260 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.
148D.270 VOLUNTARY ACTIONS.
148D.275 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE.
148D.280 USE OF TITLES.
148D.285 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
148D.290 PENALTIES.
This chapter may be cited as the "Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act."
2005 c 147 art 1 s 6
This chapter applies to all applicants and licensees, all persons who use the title social worker, and all persons in or out of this state who provide social work services to clients who reside in this state unless there are specific applicable exemptions provided by law.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 8
Chapter 214 applies to the Board of Social Work unless superseded by this chapter.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 9
The Board of Social Work consists of 15 members appointed by the governor. The members are:
(1) ten social workers licensed pursuant to section 148D.055; and
(2) five public members as defined in section 214.02.
(b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workers according to section 148D.055, subdivision 2. The other five members must include a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed independent social worker, and at least two licensed independent clinical social workers.
(5) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a private agency;
The board must biennially elect from its membership a chair, vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.
The board must adopt bylaws to govern its proceedings.
The board must appoint and employ an executive director who is not a member of the board. The employment of the executive director shall be subject to the terms described in section 214.04, subdivision 2a.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 10; 2009 c 157 art 2 s 6,7
The board must perform the duties necessary to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of persons who practice social work in this state. These duties include, but are not limited to:
(1) establishing the qualifications and procedures for individuals to be licensed as social workers;
(2) establishing standards of practice for social workers;
(3) holding examinations or contracting with the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board to hold examinations to assess applicants' qualifications;
(4) issuing licenses to qualified individuals pursuant to sections 148D.055 and 148D.060;
(5) taking disciplinary, adversarial, corrective, or other action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when an individual violates the requirements of this chapter;
(6) assessing fees pursuant to sections 148D.175 and 148D.180; and
(7) educating social workers and the public on the requirements of the board.
The board may adopt and enforce rules to carry out the duties specified in subdivision 1.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 11
If the effect of a requirement pursuant to this chapter is unreasonable, impossible to execute, absurd, or would impose an extreme hardship on a licensee, the board may grant a variance if the variance is consistent with promoting and protecting the public health, safety, and welfare. A variance must not be granted for core licensing standards such as substantive educational and examination requirements.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 12
Board members, board employees, and persons engaged on behalf of the board are immune from civil liability for any actions, transactions, or publications in the lawful execution of or relating to their duties under this chapter.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 13
An applicant or a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary or adversarial action by the board pursuant to this chapter may request a contested case hearing under sections 14.57 to 14.62. An applicant or a licensee who desires to request a contested case hearing must submit a written request to the board within 90 days after the date on which the board mailed the notification of the adverse action, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 14
A person licensed under section 148D.055 or 148D.061 must comply with the requirements of subdivision 2, 3, 4, or 5.
Subd. 2.Licensed social worker.
A licensed social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed social worker must not engage in clinical practice.
Subd. 3.Licensed graduate social worker.
A licensed graduate social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed graduate social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor pursuant to section 148D.120.
Subd. 4.Licensed independent social worker.
A licensed independent social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor pursuant to section 148D.120.
Subd. 5.Licensed independent clinical social worker.
A licensed independent clinical social worker may engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 15; 2007 c 123 s 47
(a) In order to practice social work, an individual must have a social work license under this section or section 148D.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
(b) Individuals who teach professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students and who have a social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board must have a social work license under this section or section 148D.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
(1) has received a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board;
(2) has passed the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement pursuant to subdivision 7, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board. The examination may be taken prior to completing degree requirements;
(3) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, including the applicable application fee specified in section 148D.180. For applications submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified by the board;
(4) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board authorizing a criminal background check pursuant to subdivision 8;
(5) has paid the applicable license fee specified in section 148D.180; and
(6) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
(c) A licensee granted a license by the board pursuant to paragraph (a) must meet the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125. If a licensee does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
(e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of the information requested by the board pursuant to paragraph (d). If within one year the applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must be closed.
(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three times the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards, or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must receive a passing score on the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board in no more than 18 months after the date the applicant first failed the examination.
(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a fourth or subsequent time, the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board if the applicant:
(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;
(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and ethically in accordance with professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.
(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 148D.060. If the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a license, and the applicant has failed the bachelors or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed as a social worker.
(1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board;
(2) has passed the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement pursuant to section 148D.055, subdivision 7, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board. The examination may be taken prior to completing degree requirements;
(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three times the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must receive a passing score on the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board in no more than 18 months after the date the applicant first failed the examination.
(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a fourth or subsequent time, the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board if the applicant:
(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;
(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 148D.060. If the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a license, and the applicant has failed the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed as a social worker.
(2) has practiced social work as defined in section 148D.010, and has met the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125;
(3) has passed the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement pursuant to subdivision 7, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board;
(4) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board, including the applicable application fee specified in section 148D.180. For applications submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified by the board;
(5) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the board authorizing a criminal background check pursuant to subdivision 8;
(6) has paid the applicable license fee specified in section 148D.180; and
(7) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
(c) A licensed independent social worker who practices clinical social work must meet the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125. If a licensee does not meet the supervised practice requirements, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three times the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must receive a passing score on the masters or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board in no more than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed the examination.
(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 148D.060. If the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a license, except as provided in section 148D.065, and the applicant has failed the advanced generalist or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed as a social worker.
(2) has practiced clinical social work as defined in section 148D.010, including both diagnosis and treatment, and has met the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125;
(3) has passed the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an applicant applies for licensure by endorsement pursuant to subdivision 7, an examination is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed, signed application form provided by the board;
(6) has paid the license fee specified in section 148D.180; and
(c) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.
(d) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of the information requested by the board pursuant to paragraph (c). If within one year the applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must be closed.
(e) Except as provided in paragraph (f), an applicant may not take more than three times the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must receive a passing score on the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board no later than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed the examination.
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a fourth or subsequent time, the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board if the applicant:
(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) other than passing the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;
(g) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 148D.060. If the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a license, and the applicant has failed the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed as a social worker.
(c) An application for licensure by endorsement must meet the applicable license requirements specified in subdivisions 1 to 6 and submit the licensure by endorsement application fee specified in section 148D.180.
Subd. 7a.Provisional licensure.
An applicant for provisional licensure must meet the license requirements in subdivisions 2 to 8, except the applicant does not have to pass an examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board.
(c) If a criminal background check indicates that an applicant has engaged in criminal behavior, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 16; 2007 c 123 s 48-52
The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an applicant who is not licensed or credentialed to practice social work in any jurisdiction but has:
(1) applied for a license under section 148D.055;
(4) passed the applicable licensure examination provided for in section 148D.055;
(5) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board; and
(6) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an applicant who is licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction, may or may not have applied for a license under section 148D.055, and has:
(4) attested on a form provided by the board that the applicant has completed the requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board; and
(5) not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an applicant who has completed the requirements for a baccalaureate or graduate degree in social work from a program in candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, and has:
(4) passed the applicable licensure examination provided for in section 148D.055; and
(5) not engaged in conduct that is in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that is in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
The board may issue a temporary license to practice social work to an applicant whose permanent residence is outside the United States, who is teaching social work at an academic institution in Minnesota for a period not to exceed 12 months, who may or may not have applied for a license under section 148D.055, and who has:
(4) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270.
An applicant for a temporary license must pay the application fee described in section 148D.180 plus the required fee for the cost of the criminal background check. Only one fee for the cost of the criminal background check must be submitted when the applicant is applying for both a temporary license and a license under section 148D.055.
(a) A temporary license is valid until expiration, or until the board issues or denies the license pursuant to section 148D.055, or until the board revokes the temporary license, whichever comes first. A temporary license is nonrenewable.
(b) A temporary license issued pursuant to subdivision 1 or 2 expires after six months.
(c) A temporary license issued pursuant to subdivision 2a expires after 12 months but may be extended at the board's discretion upon a showing that the social work program remains in good standing with the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board. If the board receives notice from the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board that the social work program is not in good standing, or that the accreditation will not be granted to the social work program, the temporary license is immediately revoked.
(d) A temporary license issued pursuant to subdivision 2a expires after 12 months.
A licensee with a temporary license who has provided evidence to the board that the licensee has completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree in social work from a program accredited by, or in candidacy status with, the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board may temporarily engage in social work practice except that a licensee with a temporary license may not engage in clinical social work practice.
A licensee with a temporary license who has provided evidence to the board that the licensee has completed the requirements for a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by, or in candidacy status with, the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board may temporarily engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), an applicant who is not currently licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction and who obtains a temporary license may practice social work only under the supervision of an individual licensed as a social worker who is eligible to provide supervision under sections 148D.100 to 148D.125. Before the applicant is approved for licensure, the applicant's supervisor must attest to the board's satisfaction that the applicant has practiced social work under supervision. This supervision applies toward the supervision required after licensure.
(b) If an applicant is currently licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction, and receives a temporary license pursuant to subdivision 3, the requirements specified in paragraph (a) do not apply. However, if an applicant with a temporary license chooses to practice social work under supervision, the supervision applies to the requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.
An applicant for a temporary license must not practice social work in Minnesota, except as provided in section 148D.065, until the applicant has been granted a temporary license.
A licensee with a temporary license must conduct all professional activities as a social worker in accordance with the requirements of sections 148D.195 to 148D.240.
Subd. 12.Ineligibility.
An applicant who is currently practicing social work in Minnesota in a setting that is not exempt under section 148D.065 at the time of application is ineligible for a temporary license.
The board may immediately revoke the temporary license of any licensee who violates any requirements of this section. The revocation must be made for cause. A licensee whose temporary license is revoked must immediately return the temporary license to the board.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 17; 2007 c 123 s 53-57
2007 c 123 s 60; 2009 c 157 art 2 s 11
An internship, externship, or any other social work experience that is required for the completion of an accredited program of social work does not constitute the practice of social work under this chapter.
Subd. 3.Geographic waiver.
A geographic waiver may be granted by the board on a case-by-case basis to agencies with special regional hiring problems. The waiver is for the purpose of permitting agencies to hire individuals who do not meet the qualifications of section 148D.055 or 148D.060 to practice social work.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 18
Subdivision 1.License renewal term.
(a) If a license is renewed, the license must be renewed for a two-year renewal term. The renewal term is the period from the effective date of an initial or renewed license to the expiration date of the license.
(b) The effective date of a renewed license is the day following the expiration date of the expired license.
(c) The expiration date of a renewed license is the last day of the licensee's birth month in the second calendar year following the effective date of the renewed license.
Subd. 2.Mailing license renewal notices.
The board must mail a notice for license renewal to a licensee at least 45 days before the expiration date of the license. Mailing the notice by United States mail to the licensee's last known mailing address constitutes valid mailing. Failure to receive the renewal notice does not relieve a licensee of the obligation to renew a license and to pay the renewal fee.
Subd. 3.Submitting license renewal applications.
(2) the applicable renewal fee specified in section 148D.180.
The completed, signed application and renewal fee must be received by the board prior to midnight of the day of the license expiration date. For renewals submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified by the board.
(c) The completed, signed application must include documentation that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements specified in sections 148D.130 to 148D.170 and, if applicable, the supervised practice requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.
(2) conduct an audit to determine if the applicant has met the continuing education requirements specified in sections 148D.130 to 148D.170; and
(3) if applicable, conduct an audit to determine whether the applicant has met the supervision requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.
Subd. 4.Renewal late fee.
An application that is received after the license expiration date must be accompanied by the renewal late fee specified in section 148D.180 in addition to the applicable renewal fee. The application, renewal fee, and renewal late fee must be received by the board within 60 days of the license expiration date, or the license automatically expires.
Subd. 5.Expired license.
(a) If an application does not meet the requirements specified in subdivisions 3 and 4, the license automatically expires. A licensee whose license has expired may reactivate a license by meeting the requirements in section 148D.080 or be relicensed by meeting the requirements specified in section 148D.055.
(b) The board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 based on a licensee's conduct before the expiration of the license.
(c) An expired license may be reactivated within one year of the expiration date specified in section 148D.080. After one year of the expiration date, an individual may apply for a new license pursuant to section 148D.055.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 19
Subdivision 1.Inactive status.
(a) A licensee qualifies for inactive status under either of the circumstances described in paragraph (b) or (c).
(b) A licensee qualifies for inactive status when the licensee is granted temporary leave from active practice. A licensee qualifies for temporary leave from active practice if the licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee is not engaged in the practice of social work in any setting, including settings in which social workers are exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065. A licensee who is granted temporary leave from active practice may reactivate the license pursuant to section 148D.080.
(c) A licensee qualifies for inactive status when a licensee is granted an emeritus license. A licensee qualifies for an emeritus license if the licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that:
(i) the licensee is retired from social work practice; and
(ii) the licensee is not engaged in the practice of social work in any setting, including settings in which social workers are exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
A licensee who possesses an emeritus license may reactivate the license pursuant to section 148D.080.
A licensee may apply for inactive status:
(1) at any time by submitting an application for a temporary leave from active practice or for an emeritus license; or
(a) Regardless of when the application for inactive status is submitted, the temporary leave or emeritus license fee specified in section 148D.180, whichever is applicable, must accompany the application. A licensee who is approved for inactive status before the license expiration date is not entitled to receive a refund for any portion of the license or renewal fee.
(b) If an application for temporary leave is received after the license expiration date, the licensee must pay a renewal late fee as specified in section 148D.180 in addition to the temporary leave fee.
Subd. 4.Time limits for temporary leaves.
A licensee may maintain an inactive license on temporary leave for no more than five consecutive years. If a licensee does not apply for reactivation within 60 days following the end of the consecutive five-year period, the license automatically expires.
Subd. 5.Time limits for emeritus license.
A licensee with an emeritus license may not apply for reactivation pursuant to section 148D.080 after five years following the granting of the emeritus license. However, after five years following the granting of the emeritus license, an individual may apply for new licensure pursuant to section 148D.055.
Subd. 6.Prohibition on practice.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a licensee whose license is inactive must not practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice, or advertise or hold out as authorized to practice social work.
(b) The board may grant a variance to the requirements of paragraph (a) if a licensee on inactive status provides emergency social work services. A variance is granted only if the board provides the variance in writing to the licensee. The board may impose conditions or restrictions on the variance.
Subd. 7.Representations of professional status.
In making representations of professional status to the public, a licensee whose license is inactive must state that the license is inactive and that the licensee cannot practice social work.
The board may resolve any pending complaints against a licensee before approving an application for inactive status. The board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 against a licensee whose license is inactive based on conduct occurring before the license is inactive or conduct occurring while the license is inactive.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 20
Subdivision 1.Mailing notices to licensees on temporary leave.
The board must mail a notice for reactivation to a licensee on temporary leave at least 45 days before the expiration date of the license pursuant to section 148D.075, subdivision 4. Mailing the notice by United States mail to the licensee's last known mailing address constitutes valid mailing. Failure to receive the reactivation notice does not relieve a licensee of the obligation to comply with the provisions of this section to reactivate a license.
Subd. 2.Reactivation from a temporary leave or emeritus status.
To reactivate a license from a temporary leave or emeritus status, a licensee must do the following within the time period specified in section 148D.075, subdivisions 4 and 5:
(1) complete an application form specified by the board;
(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements specified in subdivision 4;
(4) pay the reactivation of an inactive licensee fee specified in section 148D.180; and
(5) pay the wall certificate fee in accordance with section 148D.095, subdivision 1, paragraph (b) or (c), if the licensee needs a duplicate license.
Subd. 3.Reactivation of an expired license.
To reactivate an expired license, a licensee must do the following within one year of the expiration date:
(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements that were in effect at the time the license expired;
(4) pay the reactivation of an expired license fee specified in section 148D.180.
Subd. 4.Continuing education requirements.
(a) A licensee who is on temporary leave or who has an emeritus license must obtain the continuing education hours that would be required if the license was active. At the time of reactivation, the licensee must document compliance with the continuing education requirements specified in sections 148D.130 to 148D.170.
(b) A licensee applying for reactivation pursuant to subdivision 2 or 3 may apply for a variance to the continuing education requirements pursuant to sections 148D.130 to 148D.170.
Subd. 5.Reactivation of a voluntarily terminated license.
To reactivate a voluntarily terminated license, a licensee must do the following within one year of the date the voluntary termination takes effect:
(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements that were in effect at the time the license was voluntarily terminated;
(4) pay the reactivation of an expired or voluntarily terminated license fee specified in section 148D.180.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 21
(a) A licensee may request voluntary termination of a license if the licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee is not engaged in the practice of social work in any setting except settings in which social workers are exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
A licensee who has voluntarily terminated a license may not reactivate the license after one year following the date the voluntary termination takes effect. However, a licensee who has voluntarily terminated a license may apply for a new license pursuant to section 148D.055.
A licensee who has voluntarily terminated a license must not practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice, or advertise or hold out as authorized to practice social work, except when the individual is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
The board may take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 against a licensee whose license has been terminated based on conduct occurring before the license is terminated or for practicing social work without a license.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 22
A licensee must use the licensee's legal name or a professional name. If the licensee uses a professional name, the licensee must inform the board in writing of both the licensee's professional name and legal name and must comply with the requirements of this section.
Subd. 2.Legal name change.
Within 30 days after changing the licensee's legal name, a licensee must:
(1) request a new license wall certificate;
(2) provide legal verification of the name change; and
(3) pay the license wall certificate fee specified in section 148D.180.
Subd. 3.Professional name change.
Within 30 days after changing the licensee's professional name, a licensee must:
(2) provide a notarized statement attesting to the name change; and
Subd. 4.Address or telephone change.
When a licensee changes a mailing address, home address, work address, e-mail address, or daytime public telephone number, the licensee must notify the board of the change electronically or in writing no more than 30 days after the date of the change.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 23
Subdivision 1.License wall certificate.
(a) The board must issue a new license wall certificate when the board issues a new license. No fee in addition to the applicable license fee specified in section 148D.180 is required.
(b) The board must replace a license wall certificate when:
(1) a licensee submits an affidavit to the board that the original license wall certificate was lost, stolen, or destroyed; and
(2) the licensee submits the license wall certificate fee specified in section 148D.180.
(1) a licensee requests a revised license wall certificate pursuant to this section; and
(2) a licensee submits the license wall certificate fee specified in section 148D.180.
Subd. 2.License card.
(a) The board must issue a new license card when the board issues a new license. No fee in addition to the applicable license fee specified in section 148D.180 is required.
(b) The board must replace a license card when a licensee submits:
(1) an affidavit to the board that the original license card was lost, stolen, or destroyed; and
(2) the license card fee specified in section 148D.180.
(c) The board must issue a revised license card when the licensee submits a written request for a new license wall certificate because of a new professional or legal name pursuant to section 148D.090, subdivision 2 or 3. No fee in addition to the one specified in subdivision 1, paragraph (b), is required.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 24
After receiving a license from the board as a licensed social worker, the licensed social worker must obtain at least 75 hours of supervision in accordance with the requirements of this section.
The supervision required by subdivision 1 must be obtained during the first 4,000 hours of postbaccalaureate social work practice authorized by law. At least three hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.
The supervision required by subdivision 1 must be provided by a supervisor who:
(3) meets the requirements specified in section 148D.120, subdivision 2.
(4) if the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice, submit verification of supervised practice in accordance with section 148D.125, subdivision 3.
A licensed social worker who fulfills the supervision requirements specified in subdivisions 1 to 5 is not required to be supervised after completion of the supervision requirements.
Subd. 7.Attestation.
The social worker and the social worker's supervisor must attest that the supervisee has met or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements in accordance with section 148D.125, subdivision 2.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 25
Subdivision 1.Supervision required before licensure.
Before becoming licensed as a licensed independent social worker, a person must have obtained at least 75 hours of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice authorized by law in accordance with the requirements of section 148D.105, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5. At least three hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.
Subd. 2.Licensed independent social workers; clinical social work after licensure.
(a) After licensure, a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical social work practice except under supervision by a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor designated pursuant to section 148D.120, subdivision 2.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical social work practice under supervision for more than 8,000 hours. In order to practice clinical social work for more than 8,000 hours, a licensed independent social worker must obtain a licensed independent clinical social worker license.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (b), the board may grant a licensed independent social worker permission to engage in clinical social work practice for more than 8,000 hours if the licensed independent social worker petitions the board and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for reasons of personal hardship the licensed independent social worker should be granted an extension to continue practicing clinical social work under supervision for up to an additional 2,000 hours.
Subd. 3.Licensed independent social workers who do not practice clinical social work after licensure.
After licensure, a licensed independent social worker is not required to be supervised if the licensed independent social worker does not practice clinical social work.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 27
Before becoming licensed as a licensed independent clinical social worker, a person must have obtained at least 75 hours of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate clinical practice authorized by law in accordance with the requirements of section 148D.105, subdivisions 3, 4, and 5. At least three hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.
Subd. 2.No supervision required after licensure.
After licensure, a licensed independent clinical social worker is not required to be supervised.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 28
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), to be eligible to provide supervision under this section, a social worker must attest, on a form provided by the board, that he or she has met the applicable licensure requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.115.
(b) If the board determines that supervision is not obtainable from an individual meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (a), the board may approve an alternate supervisor pursuant to subdivision 2.
(1) the board determines that supervision is not obtainable pursuant to paragraph (b);
(2) the licensee requests in the supervision plan submitted pursuant to section 148D.062, subdivision 1, or 148D.125, subdivision 1, that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision;
(1) the licensee provides documentation as an attachment to the supervision plan submitted pursuant to section 148D.062, subdivision 1, or 148D.125, subdivision 1, that the licensee has conducted a thorough search for a supervisor meeting the applicable licensure requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.115;
(c) The following are not grounds for a determination that supervision is unobtainable:
(1) obtaining a supervisor who meets the requirements of subdivision 1 would present the licensee with a financial hardship;
(2) the licensee is unable to obtain a supervisor who meets the requirements of subdivision 1 within the licensee's agency or organization and the agency or organization will not allow outside supervision; or
(3) the specialized nature of the licensee's practice requires supervision from a practitioner other than an individual licensed as a social worker.
(1) be an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides the supervision in, a setting exempt from licensure by section 148D.065, and who has qualifications equivalent to the applicable requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.115; or
(2) be a licensed marriage and family therapist or a mental health professional as established by section 245.462, subdivision 18, or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency.
In order to qualify to provide clinical supervision of a licensed graduate social worker or licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical practice, the alternate supervisor must be a mental health professional as established by section 245.462, subdivision 18, or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 29; 2007 c 123 s 61
At the time of license renewal, a licensee must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has, during the renewal term, completed at least 30 clock hours of continuing education.
At least two of the clock hours required under subdivision 1 must be in social work ethics.
Subd. 3.Independent study.
Independent study must not consist of more than ten clock hours of continuing education per renewal term. Independent study must be for publication, public presentation, or professional development. Independent study includes, but is not limited to, electronic study.
Subd. 4.Coursework.
Subd. 5.Prorated renewal term.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 31
Subdivision 1.Ways of approving clock hours.
The clock hours required under section 148D.130 must be approved in one or more of the following ways:
(1) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the board;
(2) the hours must be offered by a continuing education provider approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board;
(3) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved by the National Association of Social Workers; or
(4) the hours must be earned through a continuing education program approved by the board.
Subd. 2.Preapproval not required.
Providers and programs are not required to be preapproved but must meet the requirements specified in this section.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 32
The board may grant a variance to the continuing education requirements specified in section 148D.130, when a licensee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee is unable to complete the required number of clock hours during the renewal term. The board may allow a licensee to complete the required number of clock hours within a time frame specified by the board. The board must not allow a licensee to complete less than the required number of clock hours.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 33
Subdivision 1.Board approval.
(a) The board must approve a continuing education provider who:
(1) submits a completed application to the board which provides the information required by subdivision 2 and which meets the criteria specified in subdivision 3; and
(b) An approval is valid for programs offered no later than one year from the date the application is approved by the board.
Subd. 3.Criteria for programs.
(a) A continuing education provider must employ the following criteria in determining whether to offer a continuing education program:
(1) whether the material to be presented will promote the standards of practice described in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;
(2) whether the material to be presented will contribute to the practice of social work as defined in section 148D.010;
(3) whether the material to be presented is intended for the benefit of practicing social workers; and
(b) The material presented must not be primarily procedural or primarily oriented towards business practices or self-development.
Subd. 5.Records retention; continuing education providers.
For three years following the end of each program offered by a continuing education provider, the provider must maintain the following information:
(2) a description of the content and objectives of the program;
(4) the number of clock hours credited for participation in the program;
2005 c 147 art 1 s 34
In order to receive credit for a program offered by a continuing education provider approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board, the provider must be listed on the Association of Social Work Boards Web site as a provider currently approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 35
In order to receive credit for a program approved by the National Association of Social Workers, the program must be listed on the National Association of Social Workers Web site as a program currently approved by the National Association of Social Workers.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 36
Subdivision 1.Required program content.
In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must:
(1) promote the standards of practice described in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;
(2) contribute to the practice of social work as defined in section 148D.010; and
(3) not be primarily procedural or be primarily oriented towards business practices or self-development.
Subd. 2.Types of continuing education programs.
In order to be approved by the board, a continuing education program must be one of the following: academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning; educational workshops, seminars, or conferences offered by an organization or individual; staff training offered by a public or private employer; or independent study.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 37
Subdivision 1.Records retention; licensees.
(4) for independent study, including electronic study, a written summary of the study conducted, including the following information:
(ii) a description of the applicability of the study to the licensee's authorized scope of practice;
(iii) the titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the organization offering the study;
(v) the number of clock hours the licensee conducted the study.
Subd. 2.Audits.
The board may audit license renewal and reactivation applications to determine compliance with the requirements of sections 148D.130 to 148D.170. A licensee audited by the board must provide the documentation specified in subdivision 1 regardless of whether the provider or program has been approved by the board, the Association of Social Work Boards, or a similar examination body designated by the board, or the National Association of Social Workers.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 38
The board may revoke approval of a provider or of a program offered by a provider, or of an individual program approved by the board, if the board determines subsequent to the approval that the provider or program failed to meet the requirements of sections 148D.130 to 148D.170.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 39
The fees specified in section 148D.180 are nonrefundable and must be deposited in the state government special revenue fund.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 40
Application fees for licensure are as follows:
(1) for a licensed social worker, $45;
(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $45;
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $45;
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $45;
(5) for a temporary license, $50; and
(6) for a licensure by endorsement, $85.
The fee for criminal background checks is the fee charged by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The criminal background check fee must be included with the application fee as required pursuant to section 148D.055.
Subd. 2.License fees.
(1) for a licensed social worker, $81;
(2) for a licensed graduate social worker, $144;
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $216;
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $238.50;
(5) for an emeritus license, $43.20; and
(6) for a temporary leave fee, the same as the renewal fee specified in subdivision 3.
If the licensee's initial license term is less or more than 24 months, the required license fees must be prorated proportionately.
Subd. 3.Renewal fees.
Renewal fees for licensure are as follows:
(3) for a licensed independent social worker, $216; and
(4) for a licensed independent clinical social worker, $238.50.
Subd. 4.Continuing education provider fees.
Continuing education provider fees are as follows:
(1) for a provider who offers programs totaling one to eight clock hours in a one-year period pursuant to section 148D.145, $50;
(2) for a provider who offers programs totaling nine to 16 clock hours in a one-year period pursuant to section 148D.145, $100;
(3) for a provider who offers programs totaling 17 to 32 clock hours in a one-year period pursuant to section 148D.145, $200;
(4) for a provider who offers programs totaling 33 to 48 clock hours in a one-year period pursuant to section 148D.145, $400; and
(5) for a provider who offers programs totaling 49 or more clock hours in a one-year period pursuant to section 148D.145, $600.
(1) renewal late fee, one-fourth of the renewal fee specified in subdivision 3; and
(2) supervision plan late fee, $40.
Subd. 6.License cards and wall certificates.
(a) The fee for a license card as specified in section 148D.095 is $10.
(b) The fee for a license wall certificate as specified in section 148D.095 is $30.
Subd. 7.Reactivation fees.
Reactivation fees are as follows:
(1) reactivation from a temporary leave or emeritus status, the prorated share of the renewal fee specified in subdivision 3; and
(2) reactivation of an expired license, 1-1/2 times the renewal fees specified in subdivision 3.
[Repealed, 2009 c 79 art 11 s 12; 2009 c 157 art 2 s 14]
2005 c 147 art 1 s 41; 2009 c 79 art 11 s 1-4
The purpose of sections 148D.185 to 148D.290 is to protect the public by ensuring that all persons licensed as social workers meet minimum standards of practice. The board shall promptly and fairly investigate and resolve all complaints alleging violations of statutes and rules that the board is empowered to enforce and (1) take appropriate disciplinary action, adversarial action, or other action justified by the facts, or (2) enter into corrective action agreements or stipulations to cease practice, when doing so is consistent with the board's obligation to protect the public.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 42
The grounds for action in subdivisions 2 to 4 and the standards of practice requirements in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240 apply to all licensees and applicants.
The board has grounds to take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when a social worker violates:
(1) a statute or rule enforced by the board, including this section and sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;
(2) a federal or state law or rule related to the practice of social work; or
(3) an order, stipulation, or agreement agreed to or issued by the board.
Subd. 3.Conduct before licensure.
A violation of the requirements specified in this section and sections 148D.195 to 148D.240 is grounds for the board to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270. The board's jurisdiction to exercise the powers provided in this section extends to an applicant or licensee's conduct that occurred before licensure if:
(1) the conduct did not meet the minimum accepted and prevailing standards of professional social work practice at the time the conduct occurred; or
(2) the conduct adversely affects the applicant or licensee's present ability to practice social work in conformity with the requirements of sections 148D.195 to 148D.240.
Subd. 4.Unauthorized practice.
The board has grounds to take action pursuant to sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when a social worker:
(1) practices outside the scope of practice authorized by section 148D.050;
(2) engages in the practice of social work without a social work license under section 148D.055 or 148D.060, except when the social worker is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065;
(3) provides social work services to a client who receives social work services in this state, and is not licensed pursuant to section 148D.055 or 148D.060, except when the social worker is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 43
(a) A social worker must conspicuously display at the social worker's places of practice, or make available as a handout for all clients, information that the client has the right to the following:
(1) to be informed of the social worker's license status, education, training, and experience;
(2) to examine public data on the social worker maintained by the board;
(3) to report a complaint about the social worker's practice to the board; and
(4) to be informed of the board's mailing address, e-mail address, Web site address, and telephone number.
(b) A social worker must conspicuously display the social worker's wall certificate at the social worker's places of practice and office locations. Additional wall certificates may be requested pursuant to section 148D.095.
(a) No applicant or other individual may be represented to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" unless the individual holds a license pursuant to sections 148D.055 and 148D.060 or practices in a setting exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
(c) A social worker must not hold out as a person licensed as a social worker without having a social work license pursuant to sections 148D.055 and 148D.060.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 44
Notwithstanding the completion of supervision requirements as specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125, a social worker must obtain supervision or engage in consultation when appropriate or necessary for competent and ethical practice.
(a) A social worker must not delegate a social work responsibility to another individual when the social worker knows or reasonably should know that the individual is not licensed when required to be licensed pursuant to sections 148D.055 and 148D.060.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 45
The board has grounds to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when a social worker is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other materials, or as a result of any mental, physical, or psychological condition.
A social worker regulated by the board who is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, chemicals, or any other materials, or as a result of any mental, physical, or psychological condition, must report to the board or the health professionals services program.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 46
The board has grounds to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when a social worker:
(1) engages in unprofessional or unethical conduct, including any departure from or failure to conform to the minimum accepted ethical and other prevailing standards of professional social work practice, without actual injury to a social work client, intern, student, supervisee, or the public needing to be established;
(2) engages in conduct that has the potential to cause harm to a client, intern, student, supervisee, or the public;
(3) demonstrates a willful or careless disregard for the health, welfare, or safety of a client, intern, student, or supervisee; or
(4) engages in acts or conduct adversely affecting the applicant or licensee's current ability or fitness to engage in social work practice, whether or not the acts or conduct occurred while engaged in the practice of social work.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 47
2005 c 147 art 1 s 48
2005 c 147 art 1 s 50
(1) when mandated or authorized by federal or state law, including the mandatory reporting requirements under the duty to warn, maltreatment of minors, and vulnerable adult laws specified in section 148D.240, subdivisions 6 to 8;
2005 c 147 art 1 s 51
The board has grounds to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when a social worker fails to report to the board within 90 days:
The board has grounds to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when an applicant or licensee fails to submit with an application the following information:
An applicant or licensee must report to the board conduct by an unlicensed person which constitutes the practice of social work, as defined in section 148D.010, except when the unlicensed person is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
The board has grounds to take action under sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 when an applicant or licensee fails to report to the board conduct:
The board may issue subpoenas pursuant to section 148D.245 and chapter 214 for the production of any reports required by this section or any related documents.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 53; 2006 c 212 art 3 s 15
(a) If the board (1) has probable cause to believe that an applicant or licensee has violated a statute or rule enforced by the board, or an order issued by the board and (2) believes the applicant may have a health-related condition relevant to the violation, the board may issue an order directing the applicant or licensee to submit to one or more of the following: a mental examination, a physical examination, or a chemical dependency evaluation.
(a) If an applicant or licensee fails to submit to an examination or evaluation ordered by the board pursuant to subdivision 3, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or licensee, the failure is an admission that the applicant or licensee violated a statute or rule enforced by the board as specified in the examination or evaluation order issued by the board. The failure may result in an application being denied or other adversarial, corrective, or disciplinary action being taken by the board without a contested case hearing.
(b) If an applicant or licensee requests a contested case hearing after the board denies an application or takes other disciplinary or adversarial action, the only issues which may be determined at the hearing are:
(1) whether the board had probable cause to issue the examination or evaluation order; and
(2) whether the failure to submit to the examination or evaluation was due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant or licensee.
(a) In addition to ordering a physical or mental examination or chemical dependency evaluation, and notwithstanding section 13.384, 144.651, 595.02, or any other statute limiting access to health records, the board or a designated member of the board acting on behalf of the board may subpoena physical, mental, and chemical dependency health records relating to an applicant or licensee without the applicant's or licensee's consent if:
(1) the board has probable cause to believe that the applicant or licensee has violated chapter 214, a statute or rule enforced by the board, or an order issued by the board; and
(2) the board has reason to believe that the records are relevant and necessary to the investigation.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the board may continue with an investigation if the board determines that doing so is in the best interests of the vulnerable adult or child and is consistent with the board's obligation to protect the public. If the board chooses to continue an investigation, the board must notify the county or other appropriate public authority in writing and state its reasons for doing so.
(1) the board determines that such notice would compromise the board's investigation pursuant to section 214.10; or
(2) the board determines that such notice cannot reasonably be accomplished within this time.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 54; 2007 c 147 art 10 s 15
(4) appearing at conferences, hearings, or meetings scheduled by the board, as required in sections 148D.255 to 148D.270 and chapter 214.
Any records obtained pursuant to this subdivision must be treated as investigative data pursuant to section 13.41 and be classified as confidential data.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 55
The board may take disciplinary action pursuant to section 148D.260, adversarial but nondisciplinary action pursuant to section 148D.265, or voluntary action pursuant to section 148D.270. Any action taken under sections 148D.260 to 148D.270 is public data.
For purposes of section 148D.260, "disciplinary action" means an action taken by the board against an applicant or licensee that addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board is empowered to enforce.
For purposes of section 148D.265, "adversarial but nondisciplinary action" means a nondisciplinary action taken by the board that addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule the board is empowered to enforce.
For purposes of section 148D.270, "voluntary action" means a nondisciplinary action agreed to by the board or a designated board member and an applicant or licensee that, through educational or other corrective means, addresses a complaint alleging a violation of a statute or rule that the board is empowered to enforce.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 56
(5) impose conditions required for the licensee to maintain licensure, including, but not limited to, additional education, supervision, and requiring the passing of an examination provided for in section 148D.055;
(a) In addition to the board's authority to issue a reprimand pursuant to subdivision 1, a designated board member reviewing a complaint as provided for in chapter 214 may issue a reprimand to a licensee. The designated board member must notify the licensee that the reprimand will become final disciplinary action unless the licensee requests a hearing by the board within 14 calendar days.
(c) The temporary suspension remains in effect until after the board issues an order pursuant to paragraph (e), or if there is a contested case hearing, after the board issues a written final order pursuant to paragraph (g).
2005 c 147 art 1 s 57
(d) Nothing in this subdivision prevents the board or designated board member from taking any other disciplinary or adversarial action authorized by sections 148D.255 to 148D.265 in lieu of or in addition to entering into a stipulation to cease practicing social work.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 59
No individual may:
(1) engage in the practice of social work without a social work license under sections 148D.055 and 148D.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065;
(2) provide social work services to a client who resides in this state when the individual providing the services is not licensed as a social worker pursuant to sections 148D.055 to 148D.060, except when the individual is exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 60
No individual may be presented to the public by any title incorporating the words "social work" or "social worker" or in the titles in section 148D.195, unless that individual holds a license pursuant to sections 148D.055 and 148D.060, or practices in a setting exempt from licensure pursuant to section 148D.065.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 61
(1) any adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148D.190;
(2) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the conclusion of any proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148D.190; or
(3) the resignation of any applicant or licensee prior to the commencement of a proceeding for adversarial action, disciplinary action, or other sanction for conduct that might constitute grounds for action under section 148D.190, but after the applicant or licensee had knowledge that a proceeding was contemplated or in preparation.
An individual, professional society or association, state agency, political subdivision, agency of a local unit of government, private agency, hospital, clinic, prepaid medical plan, other health care institution or organization or other entity is immune from civil liability or criminal prosecution for submitting in good faith a report under subdivision 1 or 2 or for otherwise reporting, providing information, or testifying about violations or alleged violations of this chapter.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 62
An individual or other entity that violates section 148D.275, 148D.280, or 148D.285 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2005 c 147 art 1 s 63