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NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-4 - Certification or license required

45:15BB-4. Certification or license required  4. a. No person shall engage in the practice of social work as a certified or licensed social worker or present, call or represent himself as a certified or licensed social worker unless certified or licensed under this act.  b. No person shall assume, represent himself as, or use the title or designation "social worker," "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker," "certified social worker," "medical social worker," "social work technician" or any other title or designation which includes the words "social worker" or "social work," or any of the abbreviations "SW," "LCSW," "LSW," "CSW," "SWT" or similar abbreviations, unless certified or licensed under this act, and unless the title or designation corresponds to the certification or license held by the person pursuant to this act.  c. No person shall engage in the independent practice of clinical social work for a fee unless the person is licensed under this act as a licensed clinical social worker.  d. No certified social worker shall practice clinical social work and a licensed social worker may only practice clinical social work under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker.  L.1991,c.134,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-5 - Nonapplicability of act

45:15BB-5. Nonapplicability of act  5. The provisions of this act shall not apply to the following persons: a. A person authorized by the laws of this State to practice medicine and surgery, psychology, marriage counseling, chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and audiology, nursing or any other profession licensed by the State, when acting within the scope of the person's profession or occupation and doing work of a nature consistent with the person's training, if the person does not hold himself out to the public as possessing a license or certificate issued pursuant to this act; b. A student enrolled in an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education, if the student is practicing as part of a supervised course of study and is clearly designated by the title "social work intern"; c. A person certified as a school social worker by the State Department of Education, but only when performing services on behalf of a local school district to students for whom the school district is responsible to provide services; d. A rabbi, priest, minister, Christian Science practitioner or clergyman of any religious denomination or sect, when engaging in activities, which are within the scope of the performance of the person's regular or specialized ministerial duties and for which no separate charge is made, or when these activities are performed, with or without charge, for or under the auspices or sponsorship, individually or in conjunction with others, of an established and legally cognizable church, denomination, or sect, and when the person rendering services remains accountable to the established authority thereof; e. A person engaged in the practice of alcohol or drug abuse intervention, prevention, or treatment if the person does not advertise or use any title, name, or description, the use of which is restricted by section 4 of this act; f. An employee of the State or a political subdivision thereof which is subject to the provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, but only in the course of this employment; g. An employee of a nonprofit organization with a master's degree in a mental health discipline other than social work, who performs psychotherapeutic counseling under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker or other State-licensed mental health professional; and h. An employee or volunteer of a nonprofit organization who performs any social work service other than psychotherapeutic counseling, but only in the course of this employment or volunteer activity, and if the person does not advertise or use any title or name the use of which is restricted by section 4 of P.L.1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-4). L.1991,c.134,s.5; amended 1995, c.66, s.2; 1997, c.140, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-6 - Licensing of "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker;" certification of social worker

45:15BB-6. Licensing of "licensed clinical social worker," "licensed social worker;" certification of social worker  6. a. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed clinical social worker" to an applicant who has:  (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education;  (2) Had at least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical social work under the supervision of a clinical social worker licensed by this State or who, by virtue of the supervisor's education and experience, is eligible for licensure in this State as a licensed clinical social worker, or any other supervisor who may be deemed acceptable to the board;  (3) Satisfactorily completed minimum course requirements established by the board to ensure adequate training in methods of clinical social work practice; and  (4) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose.  b. The board shall issue a license as a "licensed social worker" to an applicant who has:  (1) Received a master's degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education or a doctorate in social work from an accredited institution of higher education; and  (2) Passed an appropriate examination provided by the board for this purpose.  c. The board shall certify an applicant who has: (1) received a baccalaureate degree in social work from an educational program accredited, or in candidacy for accreditation, by the Council on Social Work Education ; or  (2) on or before the effective date of this act, acquired a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services from an accredited institution of higher education and has engaged in full-time social work for at least one year prior to the effective date of P.L.1995, c.66.  L.1991,c.134,s.6; amended 1995,c.66,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-7 - Exemptions from examination requirements

45:15BB-7. Exemptions from examination requirements  An applicant may be exempted from the requirement of taking and passing any examination provided for in this act if the applicant satisfies the board that the applicant is licensed or registered under the laws of a state, territory or jurisdiction of the United States, which in the opinion of the board imposes substantially the same educational and experiential requirements as this act, and, pursuant to the laws of the state, territory, or jurisdiction, has taken and passed an examination similar to that from which exemption is sought.  L.1991,c.134,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-8 - Substitution of work experience for certain license or certification requirements, grandfathering

45:15BB-8. Substitution of work experience for certain license or certification requirements, grandfathering  a. For 180 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure under subsection a. of section 6 of this act, any person who engaged in full-time clinical social work for three of the last five years immediately preceding the enactment date of this act, including clinical social work in a career service in civil service or social work certified by the State Department of Education, and who meets the educational and experiential requirements set forth in subsection a. of section 6 of this act, may acquire a license as a licensed clinical social worker without sitting for a board approved examination.  b. For 180 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure under subsection b. of section 6 of this act, any person who engaged in full-time social work for three of the last five years immediately preceding the enactment date of this act, including social work in a career service in civil service or social work certified by the State Department of Education, and who meets the educational requirements set forth in subsection b. of section 6 of this act, may acquire a license as a licensed social worker without sitting for a board approved examination.  c. For 180 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for certification under subsection c. of section 6 of this act, any person who engaged in full-time social work for two of the last five years immediately preceding the enactment date of this act, including social work in career service in civil service or social work certified by the State Department of Education, may acquire a certificate as a certified social worker without proof to the board that the person has met the educational criteria set forth in subsection c. of section 6 of this act.  d. For 180 days after the date procedures are established by the board for applying for licensure under section 6 of this act, any person who does not meet the educational and experiential requirements set forth in subsection a. of section 6 of this act may acquire a license as a licensed clinical social worker without sitting for a board approved examination if the applicant: (1) has a baccalaureate degree in social work or in a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education; (2) has at least 20 years of professional experience of which at least 10 have been in the full-time practice of social work; and (3) is a certified school social worker and a certified instructor in parent effectiveness training, has a background and experience in medical social work, has worked for the State as a caseworker dealing with youth and family services, has experience and training in crisis intervention, and is recognized by the courts in the State as a qualified expert witness as a social worker.  L.1991,c.134,s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-9 - Requirements for renewal of license or certificate

45:15BB-9. Requirements for renewal of license or certificate  a. In addition to any other requirements for licensure or certification, at the time of renewal an applicant shall execute and submit a sworn statement made on a form provided by the board that the certification or license for which renewal is sought has not been revoked, suspended or not renewed by the board or any other jurisdiction.  b. Each applicant shall present satisfactory evidence when seeking certification or license renewal that in the period since the certificate or license was issued or last renewed any continuing education requirements have been completed as specified by the board.  L.1991,c.134,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-10 - State Board of Social Work Examiners created.

45:15BB-10 State Board of Social Work Examiners created.  10. There is created within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, the State Board of Social Work Examiners. The board shall consist of 10 members who are residents of the State, two of whom shall be public members appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.1971, c.60 (C.45:1-2.2) and one of whom shall be the Commissioner of Human Services, or the commissioner's designee, and one of whom shall be the Commissioner of Children and Families, or the commissioner's designee, the latter two appointed in fulfillment of the requirement of subsection c. of that section. Of the six remaining members, three shall have been actively engaged in the practice of social work for at least five years immediately preceding their appointment, and, except for the members first appointed, one shall be a licensed clinical social worker, one shall be a licensed social worker, and one shall be a certified social worker pursuant to this act. Of the three remaining members, two shall be social work educators, one of whom shall represent a baccalaureate level program and one of whom shall represent a master's level program; and one shall be a social worker with a doctorate level degree, and, all of whom, except for the members first appointed, shall be licensed or certified pursuant to this act.  The Governor shall appoint each member, other than the State executive department member, for terms of three years, except that of the social worker members first appointed, two shall serve for a term of three years, two shall serve for terms of two years and two shall serve for terms of one year. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner provided by the original appointment. No member of the board may serve more than two successive terms in addition to any unexpired term to which he has been appointed. The Governor may remove any member of the board, other than the State executive department member, for cause.  L.1991, c.134, s.10; amended 2012, c.16, s.133.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-11 - Powers, duties of board

45:15BB-11. Powers, duties of board  The board shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law:  a. Administer the provisions of this act; b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for license or certification under this act, and issue a license or certificate to each qualified successful applicant, therefor attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a certified social worker, as a licensed social worker or as a licensed clinical social worker;  c. Examine, evaluate and supervise all examinations and procedures; d. Adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses and certificates issued by it;  e. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act;  f. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) that set professional practice standards for licensed clinical social workers in the independent practice of clinical social work for a fee;  g. Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed or certified under this act as licensed clinical, licensed or certified social workers, as the case may be;  h. Establish standards for the continuing education of social workers; and  i. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, certifications, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.).  L.1991,c.134,s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-11.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-11.1 - Continuing education for social workers.

45:15BB-11.1 Continuing education for social workers.  10. The State Board of Social Work Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing education required of each person licensed or certified by the board as a condition of renewal include at least one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.  L.2017, c.341, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-11.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-11.2 - State Board of Social Work Examiners; rules, regulations.

45:15BB-11.2 State Board of Social Work Examiners; rules, regulations.  25. The State Board of Social Work Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of sections 1 through 20 of P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et seq.) concerning the duties of a licensed clinical social worker pursuant thereto. L.2019, c.59, s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-12 - Appointment of Executive Director

45:15BB-12. Appointment of Executive Director  The Executive Director of the board shall be appointed by the director and shall serve at the director's pleasure. The salary of the Executive Director shall be determined by the director within the limits of available funds. The director shall be empowered within the limits of available funds to hire any assistants as are necessary to administer this act.  L.1991,c.134,s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15BB-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15BB-13 - Disclosure of confidential information by social worker

45:15BB-13. Disclosure of confidential information by social worker  A social worker licensed or certified pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not be required to disclose any confidential information that the social worker may have acquired from a client or patient while performing social work services for that client or patient unless:  a. Disclosure is required by other State law; b. Failure to disclose the information presents a clear and present danger to the health or safety of an individual;  c. The social worker is a party defendant to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from the social work services provided, in which case a waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action;  d. The patient or client is a defendant in a criminal proceeding and the use of the privilege would violate the defendant's right to a compulsory process or the right to present testimony and witnesses on that person's behalf; or  e. A patient or client agrees to waive the privilege accorded by this section, and, in circumstances where more than one person in a family is receiving social work services, each such member agrees to the waiver. Absent a waiver from each family member, a social worker shall not disclose any information received from any family member.  L.1991,c.134,s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15C-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15C-11 - Short title.

45:15C-11 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators Licensing Act." L.2009, c.237, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15C-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15C-12 - Definitions relative to licensing of tree experts, care operators.

45:15C-12 Definitions relative to licensing of tree experts, care operators.  2. For the purposes of this act: "Board" means the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts established pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Licensed tree care operator" means a person licensed to provide tree care operator services in the State pursuant to subsection b. of section 7 of this act. "Licensed tree expert" means a person licensed to provide tree expert services in this State pursuant to subsection a. of section 7 of this act. "Tree care operator services" means and includes tree pruning, repairing, brush cutting or removal, tree removal, and stump grinding or removal. "Tree care services" means tree care operator services and tree expert services as established by this act. "Tree expert services" means and includes tree pruning, repairing, brush cutting or removal, tree removal, stump grinding or removal, tree establishment, fertilization, cabling and bracing, lightning protection, consulting, diagnosis, and treatment of tree problems or diseases, tree management during site planning and development, tree assessment and risk management, and application of pesticides or any other form of tree maintenance. L.2009, c.237, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15C-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15C-13 - New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.

45:15C-13 New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.  3. There is established in the Department of Environmental Protection the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. The board shall consist of nine members, including the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection or the commissioner's designee, who shall serve ex officio, and eight members, appointed by the Governor with the advise and consent of the Senate as follows: five shall be licensed tree experts, two shall be licensed tree care operators, and one shall possess knowledge of arboriculture or forestry, including urban forestry. However, of the public members first appointed, three of the five licensed tree expert memberships shall be appointed from the members of the board of tree experts established by P.L.1940, c.100 (C.45:15-1 et seq.), participating on the board on the date of enactment of this act, and the remaining tree experts first appointed shall be certified, on or before the date of enactment of this act, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1940, c.100 (C.45:15C-1 et seq.). The initial members of the board, including the tree care operators first appointed, need not be licensed until 180 days following the promulgation of initial regulations by the board to carry out the provisions of this act. Thereafter, the members of the board subsequently appointed shall be licensed before appointment. The three members of the board of tree experts shall be appointed for a term of three years, and one of the initial tree care operators shall be appointed for a term of three years; the remaining two initial tree experts and the remaining initial tree care operator shall be appointed for a term of two years; and the initial member possessing knowledge of arboriculture or forestry shall be appointed for a term of one year. Thereafter, all members appointed shall serve for terms of three years or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only. L.2009, c.237, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:15C-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:15C-14 - Board, officers, meetings, compensation.

45:15C-14 Board, officers, meetings, compensation.  4. The board shall annually elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman. The board shall meet at least four times per year and may hold additional meetings as necessary to discharge its duties. A majority of the total authorized membership of the board may exercise any of the powers of the board at any meeting. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but the board may, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available to it, reimburse members for actual expenses necessarily incurred in the discharge of their official duties, according to rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. L.2009, c.237, s.4.