Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 148E.050. Licensing; scope of practice

Subdivision 1. Requirements. The practice of social work 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 according tosection 148E.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 according tosection 148E.120.

Subd. 5. Licensed independent clinical social worker. A licensed independent clinical social worker may engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.