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Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 148E.060. Temporary licenses

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Subdivision 1. Students or persons not currently licensed in another jurisdiction. (a) To be issued a temporary license to practice social work, an applicant who is a student as defined insection 148E.010or a person not licensed or credentialed to practice social work in any jurisdiction must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(1) has submitted a current application for a license undersection 148E.055;

(2) has submitted the required fees and documentation for the criminal background check according tosection 214.075;

(3) has passed the applicable licensure examination required insection 148E.055;

(4) has completed all 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 accrediting body that the board designates, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university, including all coursework and internships required to obtain the degree;

(5) has submitted a completed, signed temporary license application form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has specified;

(6) has paid the fee specified insection 148E.180; and

(7) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified insections 148E.195to148E.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 according tosections 148E.255to148E.270.

(b) A temporary license is effective on the day that the board receives the application and fee or on the date that all requirements are complete as specified in this subdivision, whichever date is later.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires on the last day of the month six months from the effective date or when a license is issued undersection 148E.055, whichever date is earlier. A temporary license is nonrenewable.

(d) In all professional use of the social worker's name, an individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must represent themselves as a Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker or Temporary License Graduate Social Worker. An individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must not use the credentials LSW, LGSW, LISW, or LICSW until the individual is issued a license undersection 148E.055.

(e) An individual issued a baccalaureate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 2. An individual issued a graduate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 3.

(f) An individual issued a temporary license under this subdivision must obtain supervision in compliance withsections 148E.100to148E.125. Supervised practice obtained with a temporary license applies to the supervised practice requirements for a license issued undersection 148E.055.

(g) An individual issued a temporary license under this subdivision may complete continuing education in compliance with the requirements ofsection 148E.130. Continuing education obtained with a temporary license may be applied to the continuing education requirements of a license issued undersection 148E.055.

Subd. 2. Persons currently licensed in another jurisdiction. (a) To be issued a temporary license to practice social work, an applicant who is licensed or credentialed to practice social work in another jurisdiction must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(1) holds an active license or credential to practice social work in another jurisdiction;

(2) has completed the criminal background check according tosection 214.075and submitted the required fees;

(3) has submitted a completed, signed temporary license application form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has specified;

(4) has paid the fee specified insection 148E.180; and

(5) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice specified insections 148E.195to148E.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 according tosections 148E.255to148E.270.

(b) A temporary license is effective on the day that the board receives the application and fee or on the date that all requirements are complete as specified in this subdivision, whichever date is later.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires on the last day of the month six months from the effective date or when a license is issued undersection 148E.055, whichever date is earlier. A temporary license is nonrenewable.

(d) The board may not issue a temporary license to an individual more than one time in a 12-month period under this subdivision.

(e) In all professional use of the social worker's name, an individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must represent themselves as a Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker or Temporary License Graduate Social Worker. An individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must not use the credentials LSW, LGSW, LISW, or LICSW until the individual is issued a license undersection 148E.055.

(f) An individual issued a baccalaureate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 2. An individual issued a graduate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 3,4, or5, consistent with the individual's license or credential in the other jurisdiction.

Subd. 2a. Applicants graduating from programs in candidacy status. (a) To be issued a temporary license to practice social work, an applicant who is a student as defined insection 148E.010or a graduate from a program in candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body that the board designates, must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(1) has a current application for a license undersection 148E.055;

(2) has submitted the required fees and documentation for the criminal background check according tosection 214.075;

(3) has passed the applicable licensure examination required insection 148E.055;

(4) has completed all requirements for a baccalaureate, graduate, or doctoral 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 accrediting body that the board designates, including all coursework and internships required to obtain the degree;

(5) has submitted a completed, signed temporary license application form that the board has provided. For electronic applications, a “signed application” means providing an attestation that the board has specified;

(6) has paid the fee specified insection 148E.180; and

(7) has not engaged in conduct that is in violation of the standards of practice specified insections 148E.195to148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in conduct that is in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take action according tosections 148E.255to148E.270.

(b) A temporary license is effective on the day that the board receives the application and fee or on the date that all requirements are complete as specified in this subdivision, whichever date is later.

(c) A temporary license issued under this subdivision expires on the last day of the month 12 months from the license's effective date or when a license is issued undersection 148E.055, whichever date is earlier. A temporary license is nonrenewable.

(d) A temporary license issued under this subdivision may be extended upon a showing that the social work program remains in candidacy status with the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body that the board designates.

(e) In all professional use of the social worker's name, an individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must represent themselves as a Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker or Temporary License Graduate Social Worker. An individual with a baccalaureate or graduate temporary license must not use the credentials LSW, LGSW, LISW, or LICSW until the individual has a license undersection 148E.055.

(f) An individual who has a baccalaureate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 2. An individual who has a graduate temporary license under this subdivision is authorized to practice social work as described insection 148E.050, subdivision 3.

(g) An individual issued a temporary license under this subdivision must obtain supervision in compliance withsections 148E.100to148E.125. Supervised practice obtained with a temporary license applies to the supervised practice requirements for a license issued undersection 148E.055.

(h) An individual who has a temporary license under this subdivision may complete continuing education in compliance with the requirements ofsection 148E.130. An individual who earns continuing education hours with a temporary license may apply those continuing education hours to the continuing education requirements of a license undersection 148E.055.

(i) If the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accrediting body that the board designates does not grant accreditation to the program in candidacy status, the board must immediately revoke the temporary license.

Subd. 3. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 4. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 5. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 6. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 7. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 8. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 9. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 10. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 11. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

Subd. 12. Repealed byLaws 2015, c. 71, art. 10, § 34, eff. July 1, 2015.

Subd. 13. Repealed byLaws 2020, c. 79, art. 3, § 50, eff. Aug. 1, 2020.

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