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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The board shall issue a license to practice clinical social work to a person who
(1) has received a master's degree or a doctoral degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board;
(2) has completed, within the 10 years before application for licensure and under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, or licensed psychiatrist either
(A) a minimum of two years of continuous full-time employment in postgraduate clinical social work; or
(B) a minimum of 3,000 hours of less than full-time employment in a period of not less than two years in postgraduate clinical social work;
(3) is of good moral character;
(4) is in good professional standing and is fit to practice social work as determined by the board;
(5) has provided three professional references that are acceptable to the board, including, if the applicant
(A) was previously employed to practice social work, one reference from a person who was the applicant's employer while practicing social work unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is unable to satisfy the requirement of this subparagraph through no fault of the applicant; and
(B) is currently employed to practice social work, a reference from the applicant's current employer;
(6) has satisfactorily completed the examination given by the board for clinical social worker licensing; and
(7) has paid required fees.
(b) The board shall issue a license authorizing use of the title “master social worker” to a person who
(1) satisfies the requirements of (a)(1), (3)--(5), and (7) of this section; and
(2) has satisfactorily completed the examination given by the board for master social worker licensing.
(c) The board shall issue a license authorizing use of the title “baccalaureate social worker” to a person who
(1) satisfies the requirements of (a)(3)--(5) and (7) of this section;
(2) has received a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board; and
(3) has satisfactorily completed the examination given by the board for baccalaureate social worker licensing.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 8. Business and Professions § 08.95.110. License requirements - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-8-business-and-professions/ak-st-sect-08-95-110/
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