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The board shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law:
a. Administer the provisions of this act;
b. Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for license or certification under this act, and issue a license or certificate to each qualified successful applicant, therefor attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a certified social worker, as a licensed social worker or as a licensed clinical social worker;
c. Examine, evaluate and supervise all examinations and procedures;
d. Adopt a seal which shall be affixed to all licenses and certificates issued by it;
e. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act;
f. Adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) that set professional practice standards for licensed clinical social workers in the independent practice of clinical social work for a fee;
g. Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are licensed or certified under this act as licensed clinical, licensed or certified social workers, as the case may be;
h. Establish standards for the continuing education of social workers; and
i. Prescribe or change the charges for examinations, certifications, licensures, renewals and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c. 46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 15BB-11 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-45-professions-and-occupations/nj-st-sect-45-15bb-11/
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