West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-30-11. Scope of practice for a licensed certified social worker

(1) Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a licensed graduate social worker and licensed social worker;

(2) Apply social work theory and methods to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological dysfunction, disability or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders and developmental disabilities; and

(3) Determine behavioral health diagnosis, using diagnostic taxonomies commonly accepted across disciplines among behavioral health professionals.