SB439 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dick Brewbaker

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

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

Summary

SB439 would authorize licensed certified social workers to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses within the scope of social work practice, subject to board-defined education and experience requirements.

What This Bill Does

It adds a new section (34-30-34) to Alabama law that allows licensed certified social workers to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice. The social worker must meet the education and experience requirements set by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. They may not diagnose outside the boundaries of social work practice. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed certified social workers in Alabama who would be allowed to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses if they meet the board's education and experience requirements.
• Individuals receiving social work services who could receive clinical treatment and diagnoses from licensed certified social workers within the scope of social work practice.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 34-30-34 to authorize licensed certified social workers to provide clinical treatment and diagnoses related to social work practice.
• Requires the social worker to meet education and experience requirements as set by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners.
• States that social workers may not provide diagnoses outside the boundaries of social work practice.
• Provides an effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Social Work Examiners, Alabama Board of