Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXII. Occupations and Professions § 337.653. Baccalaureate social workers, license required, permitted activities

(1) Engage in assessment and evaluation from a generalist perspective, excluding the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and emotional disorders;

(2) Conduct basic data gathering of records and social problems of individuals, groups, families and communities, assess such data, and formulate and implement a plan to achieve specific goals;

(3) Serve as an advocate for clients, families, groups or communities for the purpose of achieving specific goals;

(4) Counsel, excluding psychotherapy; however, counseling shall be defined as providing support, direction, and guidance to clients by assisting them in successfully solving complex social problems;

(5) Perform crisis intervention, screening and resolution, excluding the use of psychotherapeutic techniques;

(6) Be a community supporter, organizer, planner or administrator for a social service program;

(7) Conduct crisis planning ranging from disaster relief planning for communities to helping individuals prepare for the death or disability of family members;

(8) Inform and refer clients to other professional services;

(9) Perform case management and outreach, including but not limited to planning, managing, directing or coordinating social services; and

(10) Engage in the training and education of social work students from an accredited institution and supervise other licensed baccalaureate social workers.