HB436 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Social workers, practice, clinical treatment and diagnosis related thereto authorized, Sec. 34-30-34 added

Summary

HB436 would allow licensed social workers in Alabama to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice, subject to board-set education and experience requirements.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section to Alabama law letting licensed social workers provide clinical treatment and diagnoses that pertain to social work practice, as long as they meet education and experience standards established by the Board of Social Work Examiners. It also says social workers may not diagnose outside the boundaries of social work practice. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Licensed social workers who meet the board's education and experience requirements can provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice.
• Clients/patients receiving social work services may receive clinical treatment and diagnoses from licensed social workers who meet the requirements.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 34-30-34 to authorize licensed social workers to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice if they meet education and experience requirements set by the board.
• Requires diagnoses to stay within the boundaries of social work practice and not extend beyond it.
• Establishes effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval (or when it becomes law).

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Subjects

Social Work Examiners, Alabama Board of