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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.09 - Records

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(1) "Public record"
			 for the purpose of these rules means all Board records which are reasonably
			 necessary to record the business and activities required to be done or carried
			 on by the Board so that the status and condition of such business and
			 activities can be known to the public. Records which do not constitute "public
			 records" include, but are not limited to, those received by a public officer in
			 confidence, sensitive personnel records, applications for licensure or
			 certification, complaints against licensees or applicants, patient or client
			 records, and records the disclosure of which would be detrimental to the best
			 interests of the public.
(2)
			 Specific public records are available for inspection at Board headquarters
			 during regular business hours.
(3)
			 Any person wishing to obtain copies of specific public records may request same
			 from the executive secretary, and will be supplied copies upon payment of the
			 cost of copying, handling and postage, which costs will be estimated and set
			 from time to time by resolution of the Board.
Rule .13 was repealed and rule .14 was renumbered .09 as per
				  certification filed September 15, 2016; effective October 30,
				  2016.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, § 31-22-4(a) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.10 - Registry

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The Board shall, no less than annually, compile and publish a
				registry of the names and addresses of all persons licensed and certified to
				practice social work in Alabama. Copies of the registry shall be made available
				to the public upon request and upon payment of a fee necessary to cover the
				administrative costs of publication to be set from time to time by resolution
				of the Board.
Rule .15 was renumbered .10 as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30, 2016.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-57(3) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.11 - Declaratory Rulings

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(1)
			 The Board may issue declaratory rulings to any person substantially affected by
			 a rule with respect to the validity of the rule, or with respect to the
			 applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute
			 enforceable by the Board, or with respect to the meaning and scope of any order
			 of the Board. Such rulings shall be issued provided:
(a) The petitioner shows that he/she is
			 substantially affected by the rule in question;
(b) Sufficient facts are supplied in the
			 request to permit the Board to make a valid determination; and
(c) The request arises from an actual
			 question or controversy.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.12 - Petitions For Adoption, Repeal, Or Change Of Rule

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(1) Any person may petition the Board for the
			 adoption of a new rule or for the repeal or change of any existing
			 rule.
(2) Action by the Board on
			 any such petition shall be as provided in Ala. Code §
								41-22-8 (1991).
(3) In order to be
			 considered, a petition for a rule change shall be in writing and contain the
			 following minimum information:
(a) A title
			 reflecting that the petition seeks the adoption of a new rule, or the
			 modification or repeal of an existing rule or rules.
(b) The petitioner's name, address, and
			 telephone number.
(c) A statement
			 identifying all rules or statutes that may be involved should the relief sought
			 in the petition be granted in whole or in part.
(d) A clear and concise statement or
			 narrative as to why the new rule, or modification or repeal of an existing rule
			 is needed, specifying:
1. the persons or class
			 of persons it would affect and how it would affect them;
2. the benefits and disadvantages of the
			 proposed rule, modification or repeal;
3. the estimated cost or cost savings to the
			 Board or the public;
4. any other
			 reasons why the rule, modification, or repeal should be accepted by the
			 Board;
5. the legal authority for
			 the proposed rule, modification or change;
6. the names and complete addresses of any
			 persons, firms, organizations, and the identity of any class of persons known
			 to the petitioner who would be or could be adversely affected by the proposed
			 rule, modification or repeal.
(e) The reason for submitting the petition,
			 if not apparent from the face of the petition.
(f) Full disclosure of the petitioner's
			 interest.
(g) A statement as to
			 whether the issues presented by the petition are presently under consideration
			 by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or by any judicial or
			 quasi-judicial body in any pending proceedings, and, if so where.
(h) A certification and signature of
			 Petitioner before a notary public or other person authorized by law to
			 administer oaths that the information contained in the petition is true and
			 correct to the best of petitioner's information and belief, and that the
			 petition has not been filed for any improper purposes, or for delay or
			 harassment.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.13 - Severability

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If any of the rules and regulations of the Board which shall be
				known as the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners Administrative Code,
				or any sentence, paragraph, phrase or word thereof is construed by the courts
				to be invalid for any reason, it is the intention of the Board that the
				remainder shall continue in full force and effect; that is, it is the intention
				of the Board that each rule and/or any portion thereof, is
				severable.
Rule .18 was renumbered .13 as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30, 2016.
The following rules were repealed as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30, 2016. The history was removed from
				  the text and subsequent rules were renumbered accordingly. See history of
				  repealed rules below:
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-8 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.14 - Renumbered

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, § 31-22-4(a) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.15 - Renumbered

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-57(3) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.16 - Renumbered

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-11 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.17 - Renumbered

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-8 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.18 - Renumbered

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Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-8 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 850-X-1-.19 - Effective Date (Repealed)

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Author:
Robert M. Weinberg, Assistant Attorney
				  General
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-4(a)(2) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 850-X-2-.03 - Supervision

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(1) "Supervision"
			 for this and all other sections wherein it is addressed means guidance in the
			 professional application of social work practice as defined by law. Supervision
			 is seen as a relationship between a supervisor and supervisee designed to
			 promote responsibility, competency, and accountability, and which teaches the
			 skills and techniques associated with social work practice.
(a) Individual supervision is defined as one
			 supervisee meeting "face-to-face" with one supervisor, can also be live,
			 interactive, visual communication as long as all three components are met
			 during the session.
(b) Group
			 supervision is defined as a maximum of six supervisees with similar
			 responsibilities meeting "face-to-face" with one supervisor.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-2 - DEFINITIONS › Section 850-X-2-.04 - Telehealth

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(1) An individual
			 who provides social work via telehealth to a client located in Alabama shall
			 have an active license in the State of Alabama and be in good standing with the
			 Board and shall comply with the standards of professional conduct and ethics,
			 section
			 850-X-9-.01 of the administrative code.
(2)
			 Upon initiation of telehealth services, a licensee shall
(a) Obtain informed consent from the client.
			 The consent shall be documented.
(b) Assess whether the client is appropriate
			 for telehealth.
(c) Utilize best
			 practices for telehealth to ensure both client confidentiality and the security
			 of the communication.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-3 - SUPERVISION › Section 850-X-3-.01 - Board Approved Supervisor's Qualifications

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(1) To obtain status as a board approved
			 supervisor a licensee must be actively licensed and in good standing by the
			 board as an LBSW, a LMSW, a LICSW and meet the requirements of this section. An
			 application form for board approved supervisor status must be submitted to the
			 board (Form A). A LBSW must have five years post licensure practice experience
			 and LMSW supervisor must have three years post licensure practice experience. A
			 LICSW supervisor can provide supervision upon obtaining the clinical license.
			 The board approved supervisor shall supervise only those supervisees who
			 provide services that fall within the supervisor's own competency.
(2) The board approved supervisor is
			 responsible for the social work information provided within the supervisor
			 plan.
(3) The board approved
			 supervisor must have completed a supervisor's training program acceptable to
			 the board.
(4) The board approved
			 supervisor must complete three hours of continuing education every biennium in
			 supervision theory, skills, strategies, and/or evaluation.
(5) The board approved supervisor must
			 designate at each license renewal that he/she wishes to continue board approved
			 supervisor status.
(6) The board
			 approved supervisor must submit required documentation and fees to the board as
			 listed in
			 850-X-5-.02 of
			 this title relating to Fees.
(7)
			 When a licensee is designated as a board approved supervisor, he or she may
			 perform the following supervisory functions:
(a) A LICSW supervisor may supervise clinical
			 experience toward the LICSW license, or non-clinical experience towards the
			 LMSW, or LBSW, a licensee under provisional status, or board ordered
			 supervision.
(b) A LMSW with three
			 years post licensure experience who is a board approved supervisor may
			 supervise a LBSW's or LMSW's non-clinical experience.
(c) A LBSW with five years post licensure
			 experience who is a board approved supervisor may supervise a LBSW's
			 experience.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-3 - SUPERVISION › Section 850-X-3-.03 - Board Ordered Supervision

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A licensee who is required to be supervised as a condition of
				initial licensure, continued licensure, or disciplinary action must:
(a) submit one supervisory plan for each
			 practice location to the board for approval by the board or executive
			 director/designee within 30 days of initiating supervision;
(b) submit a current job description from the
			 agency in which the social worker is employed with a verification of
			 authenticity from the agency director or his or her designee on agency
			 letterhead or submit a copy of the contract or appointment under which the
			 licensee intends to work, along with a statement from the potential supervisor
			 that the supervisor has reviewed the contract and is qualified to supervise the
			 licensee in the setting;
(c) ensure
			 that the supervisor submits reports to the board on a schedule determined by
			 the board. In each report, the supervisor must address the supervisee's
			 performance, how closely the supervisee adheres to statutes and rules, any
			 special circumstances that led to the imposition of supervision and recommend
			 whether the supervisee should continue licensure. If the supervisor does not
			 recommend the supervisee for continued licensure, the supervisor must provide
			 specific reasons for not recommending the supervisee. The board may consider
			 the supervisor's reservations as it evaluates the supervision verification the
			 supervisee submits; and
(d) notify
			 the board immediately if there is a disruption in the supervisory relationship
			 or change in practice location and submit a new supervisory plan within 30 days
			 of the break or change in practice location. The supervisor who agrees to
			 provide board ordered supervision of a licensee who is under board disciplinary
			 action must understand the board order and follow the supervision stipulations
			 outlined in the order. The supervisor must address with the licensee those
			 professional behaviors that led to board discipline and must help to remediate
			 those concerns while assisting the licensee to develop strategies to avoid
			 repeating illegal, substandard, or unethical behaviors. The supervisor who
			 agrees to provide board ordered supervision of a licensee who is under board
			 disciplinary action must understand the board order and follow the supervision
			 stipulations outlined in the order.
(e) Board ordered and mandated supervision
			 timeframes are specified in the board order.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-57(6) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-4 - APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION › Section 850-X-4-.02 - Reciprocity And Applications From Non-Residents

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(1) Reciprocity. Reciprocity shall be granted
			 by the Board to applicants holding active licenses from other states provided
			 equivalency of standards exists. A comparison shall be made between the
			 requirements for licensure under Alabama law and requirements for licensure
			 under the law in the state where the licensee holds an active license.
			 Reciprocity will be granted for whatever level is applicable. Where necessary
			 the Board shall request additional information from the applicant in order to
			 clarify whether or not equivalency exists.
(2) Non-Alabama residents who hold an active
			 social work license from another state of the United States may apply for
			 licensure or certification provided:
(a) the
			 state in which the applicant holds a license or certification requires
			 standards equivalent to Alabama's for licensing or certification;
(b) the applicant agrees to be bound by all
			 the provisions of the State of Alabama law governing social workers, and
			 submits to the jurisdiction of the Board, and agrees to be subject to the
			 investigations and disciplinary actions by the Board; and
(c) The applicant otherwise complies with the
			 provisions of Alabama law and the rules pertaining to the application and
			 certification of social workers in Alabama.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-4 - APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION › Section 850-X-4-.03 - Disposition Of Applications

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(1)
			 Approved Applications. When the Board, after due consideration of an
			 application and of information pertaining thereto, is satisfied that the
			 applicant is eligible for licensure or certification the applicant will be
			 granted licensure or certification, and the applicant will be notified by the
			 executive director.
(2) Deferred
			 Applications. If an applicant's education or experience is considered
			 inadequate upon Board review, but the Board believes the applicant may meet the
			 minimum legal requirements within one year, such application may be held by the
			 Board for up to one year without approval or denial. The applicant will be
			 advised of the basis for holding the application, of additional information to
			 be submitted, and of the approximate date on which the application will be
			 formally considered again. The Board may require additional information
			 pertaining to background and qualification. If more than one additional year of
			 experience or additional education is considered necessary, the application
			 will be denied, and for further consideration, the applicant will be required
			 to submit a new application after having acquired the necessary
			 qualifications.
(3) Denied
			 Applications. When the Board, after due consideration of an application and of
			 information pertaining thereto finds that the applicant is not eligible for
			 licensure or certification under any section of the law, the applicant will be
			 given notice of the denial, and shall be advised of the appellate procedures
			 set forth in Rule
			 850-X-4-.04.
			 The board may deny an application upon proof that the person has engaged in
			 unprofessional conduct within the last five years, including, but not limited
			 to:
1. Conviction of a felony;
2. Habituation or addiction to habit-forming
			 drugs, either of which impairs the ability to perform his or her
			 work;
3. Conviction of fraud or
			 deceit in connection with services rendered as a social worker licensed under
			 this chapter or in establishing qualifications under this chapter;
4. Aiding or abetting a person not licensed
			 under this chapter who is falsely representing himself as a social worker
			 licensed under this chapter;
5.
			 Failing to be relicensed and continuing to represent himself or herself as
			 licensed after the expiration of his or her license; or
6. Being found guilty of unprofessional
			 conduct by the rules established by the Board of Social Work
			 Examiners.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-4 - APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION › Section 850-X-4-.04 - Reconsideration Of Denied Application

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(1) A denied application may be reconsidered
			 by the Board, if notice of appeal is filed with the executive director within
			 thirty (30) days after the applicant has been notified of the ruling of the
			 Board.
(2) A hearing shall be held
			 as soon as practicable after filing of the notice of appeal, or at such time
			 agreed upon by stipulation between the applicant and the executive
			 director.
(3) The hearing shall be
			 held by at least a quorum of the Board.
(4) Evidence, including oral testimony, shall
			 be freely admitted. The applicant shall be allowed to have counsel present if
			 desired.
(5) In a reconsideration
			 of denied application, the applicant shall have the burden of establishing to
			 the reasonable satisfaction of the Board that the applicant is entitled to the
			 specific relief requested.
(6) The
			 Board shall issue a final decision within thirty (30) days of the date of the
			 hearing, which shall include findings of fact and official notice taken. The
			 applicant shall be delivered a copy of the decision by first class
			 mail.
(7) The decision of the Board
			 may be appealed as provided in the
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 §
								34-30-5 (1991) within thirty (30) days of the decision of the
			 Board.
(8) The record on appeal
			 shall be certified by the executive director of the Board, and shall include
			 the entire record and transcript of the hearing.
Rule .05 was renumbered to .04 as per certification filed
				  March 8, 2007; effective April 12,
				  2007.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-4 (a) (2) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.01 - Method Of Payment

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Fees shall be payable to the Alabama State Board of Social Work
				Examiners. Payment of fees should be made by money order, credit card accepted
				by the state, company or cashier's checks. No cash or personal checks will be
				accepted as payment of fees. Applications not accompanied by the proper fee
				will be returned to the applicant.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-30-57(4) (1991); 41-22-4(a)(2) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.02 - Processing Fees

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(1)
			 The Board shall charge the following processing fees.
Renewal of License
$100.00
Reinstatement of License
$100.00 per lapsed renewal cycle
Inactive Registration
$ 25.00
Examination
$ 75.00
Re-Examination
$ 75.00
Reciprocity
$ 75.00
Private Independent Practice
$ 75.00
Supervision Certification
$ 50.00
Printing for Replacement License
$ 10.00
Documentation Copying Fee
$ 1.00 per page
Processing Verification Form
$ 15.00
Application for CE Provider
$150.00
Replacement of I.D. Card
$ 5.00
Replacement of Gold Seal
$ 5.00
Rule .06 was renumbered rule .02 as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30, 2016.
The following rules has been repealed and removed from the
				  chapter and subsequent rules were renumbered accordingly. See repealed rules
				  below:
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-30-25;
				  34-30-57(4).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.03 - Examination Fees. (REPEALED)

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Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-57(4) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.04 - Renewal Fees. (REPEALED)

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Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-57(4) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.05 - Fees Not Refundable. (REPEALED)

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Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-6 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-5 - FEES › Section 850-X-5-.06 - Renumbered

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Author:
Alabama Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-30-25;
				  34-30-57(4)
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-6 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 850-X-6-.01 - Eligibility For Examinations

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To be eligible to sit for the examination for licensure the
				applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant
				possesses the educational qualifications and qualifying experience outlined in
				the
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-30-22 (1991) . The
				applicant must:
(1) be at least
			 nineteen years old;
(2) subscribe
			 to the professional code of ethics approved and adopted by the Board;
(3) meet the following additional
			 requirements:
(a) Bachelor Social Worker: have
			 a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including
			 completion of a social work program approved or accredited or in candidacy by
			 the Council on Social Work Education.
(b) Master Social Worker: have a master of
			 social work or a doctor of social work from a college or university approved or
			 accredited or in candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education.
(c) Independent Clinical Social Worker:
1. have a master of social work or a doctor
			 of social work from a college or university approved or accredited or in
			 candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education and holds a current LMSW;
			 and
2. have at least two years of
			 post-master or post-doctorate experience in the practice of social work under
			 the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-6 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 850-X-6-.02 - Examination Results

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Dissimulation of the examination results is the responsibility
				of the testing agency.
Rule .03 was renumbered rule .02 as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30,
				  2016.
Author:
Alabama Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-30-22 (1996 Supp.);
				  34-30-57(4) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-6 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 850-X-6-.03 - Eligibility For Re-Examination

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After an application is approved by the Board the applicant has
				twelve months from the date of application to test to become a licensed social
				worker. During this timeframe the approved candidate is granted a onetime
				provisional status where they are eligible to practice social work and
				otherwise exercise the rights and privileges granted to a likened social
				worker. After the expiration of twelve months from the date of the original
				application and if the applicant has not become licensed, the provisional
				license status is no longer active. At that time an applicant must submit a new
				application and the necessary fees to be eligible for re-examination. During
				this time, the applicant shall not practice social work or otherwise exercise
				the rights and privileges granted to a licensed social
				worker.
Rule .04 was renumbered rule .03 as per certification filed
				  September 15, 2016; effective October 30, 2016.
The following rules has been repealed and removed from the
				  chapter and subsequent rules were renumbered accordingly. See repealed rules
				  below:
Author:
Alabama Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
,
				  34-30-22
				  (1996 Supp.);
				  34-30-57(4)
				  (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-6 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 850-X-6-.04 - Renumbered

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Author:
Alabama Board of Social Work
				  Examiners.
Statutory Authority
:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-30-22 (1996 Supp.);
				  34-30-57(4)
				  (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-7 - DISPLAY AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 850-X-7-.01 - Display Of License

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(1)
			 Licenses or certificates are issued when the applicant's credentials have been
			 verified and the appropriate examination has been passed. Licenses or
			 certificates will be sent to the licensees by first class mail.
(2) License or certification issuance dates
			 are assigned on the basis of completion of the credential verification
			 process.
(3) Section 34-30-28 Code
			 of Ala. (1991) requires that licenses be displayed. Such display provides the
			 consumers of social work services with a way of recognizing duly recognized
			 practitioners. Therefore, the license to practice social work issued by the
			 Board shall be displayed in the licensee's principal place of practice.
			 Certification for private independent practice shall also be displayed in the
			 certificate holder's principal place of private practice. Failure to do so on
			 the part of the licensee or the certificate holder may result in the suspension
			 of the license for a period not to exceed ninety days.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-28 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-7 - DISPLAY AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 850-X-7-.02 - Renewals

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Licenses at all levels expire on the last day of the month in
				the calendar year that is exactly two (2) years from the calendar year and
				month issued by the Board and printed on the license. An application for
				renewal of the license shall be submitted on a form provided by the Board and
				must be received with the renewal fee in the Board office within sixty (60)
				days after the expiration of the license. Renewals not received within the
				proper time frame shall result in the termination of the
				license.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-26 (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-7 - DISPLAY AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 850-X-7-.03 - Renewal Of Expired License

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The Board may renew an expired license upon the payment of the
				renewal fees due for each lapsed renewal cycle, the payment of the current
				license renewal fee, and proof of fifteen (15) hours of continuing education if
				reactivated within the first year of expiration; should the license be expired
				longer than one year but less than five an additional requirement of fifteen
				(15) continuing education hours will be required per year with the maximum
				being ninety (90) continuing education hours.
Author:
Alabama Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-25;
				  41-22-12.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-7 - DISPLAY AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE › Section 850-X-7-.04 - Inactive Status

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The fee for inactive status is $25.00 every two years and is to
				be paid on the same date as the active license if it were renewed.
(1) A person not practicing social work in
			 Alabama may select inactive status. A person approved for inactive status is
			 not required to obtain continuing education contact hours while his/her license
			 is inactive.
(2) When the person in
			 the inactive status decides to reactivate the license a minimum of 15
			 continuing education hours will be required. The board will require 15 hours
			 for each year the license is inactive up to a maximum of 45 contact
			 hours.
(3) To meet continuing
			 education makeup requirements 35% must come from classroom hours.
(4) Supervision will be required for a person
			 at the LBSW level if the initial 24 months of required supervision have not
			 been completed. The supervision will be due within 36 months of gaining
			 employment in a social work setting. If the initial 24 months of required
			 supervision were previously completed, then only 6 months of additional
			 supervision will be required if there is a change in practice
			 setting.
Rule .03 was renumber to .04 per certification filed August
				  15, 2014; effective September 19, 2014; operative October 4,
				  2014
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										34-30-26.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-8-.01 - Continuing Education

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(1)
			 This rule defines continuing education, continuing education unit (CEU),
			 contact hour, the types of activities which are acceptable for fulfillment of
			 requirements, the documentation required, and the amount of continuing
			 education required for a renewal period for each category of licensure. This
			 rule shall be published by the Board and made available to licensed social
			 workers.
(2) Continuing Education
			 means education which fosters the enhancement of general or specialized social
			 work practice, values, skills or knowledge.
(3) CEUs are defined on the basis of ten
			 contact hours per CEU and may be earned in whole or a fraction thereof. Contact
			 hour means one clock hour of organized learning experience. One clock hour
			 means a sixty minute clock hour of instruction, not including coffee breaks or
			 lunch.
(4) The contact hour
			 requirements for each category of licensure are as follows:
(a) A licensed bachelor social worker must
			 submit proof of thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education, of which 10
			 hours must be a live classroom event and 3 hours must be in ethics.
(b) A licensed master social worker must
			 submit proof of thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education, of which 10
			 hours must be a live classroom event and 3 hours must be in ethics. A licensed
			 master social worker with a clinical designation must also have 3 hours in
			 clinical.
(c) A licensed
			 independent clinical social worker must submit proof of thirty (30) contact
			 hours of continuing education, of which 10 hours must be a live classroom
			 event, 3 hours in ethics and 6 hours in clinical, 3 of which must be a
			 comprehensive review of the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical
			 Manual. Proof of this must be mailed or electronically mailed to the Board at
			 the time of renewal.
(d) A licensee
			 providing supervision under an approved contract for supervision is required to
			 obtain three (3) contact hours in supervision.
(e) It is recommended that all licensees and
			 applicants complete the mandatory Child Abuse and Neglect Report training. This
			 is a one-time recommendation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-9 - STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS › Section 850-X-9-.01 - Standards Of Professional Conduct & Ethics

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Section 34-30-57,
Code of Ala. 1975
,
				(1991) authorizes the Board to promulgate rules and regulations that set forth
				standards for licensed bachelor social workers, licensed master social workers,
				and independent clinical social workers. Pursuant thereto, the Board has
				formally adopted the following standards of professional conduct and
				ethics:
(1) The Social Worker's
			 Conduct and Comportment as a Social Worker.
(a) Propriety - The social worker shall
			 maintain high standards of personal conduct in the capacity or identity as
			 social worker.
1. The private conduct of the
			 social worker is a personal matter to the same degree as is any other person's,
			 except when such conduct compromises the fulfillment of professional
			 responsibilities.
2. The social
			 worker shall not participate in, condone, or be associated with dishonesty,
			 fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or criminal activity.
3. The social worker shall distinguish
			 clearly between statements and actions made as a private individual and as a
			 representative of the social work profession or an organization or
			 group.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.02 - Complaint Procedure

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Proceedings to revoke, refuse to renew or suspend a certificate
				or license, or to censure, place on probation and/or fine any licensed or
				certified social worker may be initiated by the Board or by any person upon the
				filing with the Board's executive secretary of a complaint which shall
				contain:
(1) Name and address of the
			 complaining party as well as the name and address of any licensed or certified
			 social worker against whom the complaint has been filed.
(2) A plain and concise statement of the
			 facts which together indicate that the individual licensed social worker
			 complained against has violated Chapter 30, Title 34, Ala. Code or rules
			 promulgated by the Board or Standards of Professional Conduct &
			 Ethics.
(3) The relief sought, if
			 known.
(4) The signature and
			 verification of the complainant in the form prescribed by the Board.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-4(a)(2) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.03 - Disciplinary Investigative Committee

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In the event a complaint is filed against a licensee, or the
				Board determines from other information that an investigation is necessary, the
				procedure for investigation shall be as follows:
(1) The complaint or other information will
			 be reviewed by a Disciplinary Investigative Committee designated by the Board.
			 The Disciplinary Investigative Committee will consist of:
(a) The executive secretary;
(b) The attorney for the Board; and
(c) A member of the Board who shall be
			 selected on a rotating basis provided that if the complaint is first made to a
			 Board member, then it shall be referred to that Board member.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.04 - Informal Disposition

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(1)
			 After review of the complaint or other information by the Disciplinary
			 Investigative Committee of the Board, if the Investigative Committee determines
			 that the complaint or other information may constitute a violation of the
			 Board's rules and/or statutes, the Investigative Committee's designee may
			 without prejudice to its authority to initiate formal action, take such action
			 as it deems necessary to informally contact the licensee, any complainant, or
			 any other party or parties, in an effort to resolve or informally settle any
			 dispute which may constitute a violation of the Board's rules and/or statutes.
			 Such action may include, but not be limited to, issuing a request to the
			 licensee that he or she do, or refrain from doing, such activities as the Board
			 may prescribe, and the entering of settlement agreements and/or releases
			 between the licensee, the Board and/or other parties setting out the terms of
			 any resolution and settlement of the alleged violation. Informal disposition of
			 disciplinary complaints are considered to be matters of public
			 record.
(2) In the event that an
			 informal settlement of any alleged violations of the Board's rules and/or
			 statutes cannot be reached, the Board may proceed to take formal action to
			 determine whether probable cause exists for the issuance of a summons and
			 complaint by the Board.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-4(a)(2) (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.05 - Summons, Complaint And Answer

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(1) Preparation. In the event the
			 Investigative Disciplinary Committee of the Board determines that probable
			 cause exists for the filing of a summons and complaint, counsel for the Board
			 shall prepare a summons and complaint.
(2) Contents. The summons and complaint shall
			 give notice in substantial compliance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure
			 Act, Ala. Code §
								41-22-12(b) (1991) and §
								34-30-5 (1991).
(3) Service. The summons and complaint shall
			 be mailed certified mail return receipt requested to the most recent address of
			 the respondent with the Board. A copy shall also be sent first class
			 mail.
(4) Answer. The respondent
			 shall within thirty (30) days of service of the summons and complaint file with
			 the Board, and serve counsel for the Board an Answer, admitting or denying the
			 allegations and charges set forth therein. Failure to file an Answer within the
			 time permitted by this rule without good cause shall be construed as an
			 admission that the factual averments contained in the complaint are
			 true.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										41-22-4(a)(2) (1991);
				  41-22-12
				  (1996 Supp.);
				  34-30-5
				  (1991).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.06 - Disciplinary Hearings Generally

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(1) Hearing Open to Public. Unless otherwise
			 provided by law, the hearing shall be open to the public.
(2) Counsel. A party may be represented by
			 counsel at his or her own expense.
(3) Quorum. A quorum for purposes of this
			 rule shall consist of five members of the Board.
(4) Hearing Officer. The Board may, in its
			 discretion, appoint some person to act as hearing officer at disciplinary
			 hearings or contested cases who shall preside at the hearing and rule on all
			 questions of evidence and procedure, notwithstanding any other provisions of
			 these rules to the contrary. In the conduct of a hearing, a hearing officer
			 shall have the following authority:
(a)
			 establish a date, time and place for the hearing;
(b) maintain order;
(c) make a record of the
			 proceedings;
(d) establish
			 reasonable time limits for the conduct of the proceedings;
(e) rule on the admissibility of evidence
			 which shall be in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act,
			 Code of Ala. §
									41-22-13 (1991).
(f) hold a prehearing conference, if
			 necessary, to clarify the matters in dispute; establish the order of
			 presentation; allow and establish time limits for the exchange of exhibits and
			 names of witnesses;
(g) discovery
			 orders related to relevant matters, and protective orders in accordance with
			 the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, subject to the reasonable costs of
			 issuance of the subpoenas as may be set from time to time by the Executive
			 Secretary; and
(h) enter any order
			 on any other matter which will effectuate the conduct of the hearing and
			 promote the administration of justice.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.07 - Prehearing Discovery

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(1)
			 Permitted. Prehearing discovery shall be permitted in accordance with this rule
			 to the extent necessary to prevent fraud, conserve the Board's time, prevent
			 undue surprise at hearing and facilitate the carriage of justice.
(2) Extent Allowed. The attorney for the
			 Board or the respondent may upon application to the hearing officer, obtain
			 discovery regarding any matter not privileged which is relevant to the subject
			 matter of the complaint, whether it relates to the charge of the Board or the
			 defense of the respondent.
(3)
			 Methods of Discovery.
(a) Upon written
			 application to the hearing officer the following discovery shall be allowed or
			 ordered:
1. Deposition upon oral examination
			 of any expert witness;
2.
			 Interrogatories to or deposition upon oral examination of the
			 respondent;
3. Order for production
			 and copying of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and
			 other purposes, against any person;
4. Discovery as may otherwise be agreed upon
			 between the parties.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS › Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 850-X-10-.08 - Conflict And Bias

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(1) No
			 Board member shall deliberate or vote on the merits of any disciplinary matter
			 if the Board member is personally biased against the respondent or when such
			 voting would violate the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedure
			 Act,
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-18(a) (1991).
(2) A party to any formal
			 action or contested case, or respondent in a disciplinary action, who intends
			 to assert bias or conflict on the part of any hearing officer or Board member
			 must do so by filing, at least three days before the scheduled hearing and
			 received in the headquarters of the Board, an affidavit and suggestion of
			 disqualification together with the underlying factual basis for the assertion.
			 In the absence of actual or constructive bias or prejudice, the failure to
			 timely file an affidavit and suggestion of disqualification shall be deemed a
			 waiver of such grounds as error in any appeal.
(3) The hearing officer or Board member to
			 whom a suggestion of disqualification is directed shall consider the assertion
			 of disqualification on the record as a preliminary matter at the hearing before
			 any other question is decided.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Social Work
				  Examiners
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										41-22-18 (1991).