Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2955

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024

Section R. 338.2955 - Relicensure of master's social worker

Rule 55.

(1) An applicant whose license has lapsed may be relicensed under section 16201(3) or (4) of the code, as applicable, MCL 333.16201, if the applicant meets the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated under the code and satisfies the following requirements as indicated by a (-a) in the table below:

(a) For a licensed master's social worker who has let his or her Michigan license lapse and is not currently licensed or registered in another state or province of Canada.		Lapsed 0-3 years	Lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 7 years	Lapsed 7 years or more
(i)	Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(ii)	Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as defined under 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(iii)	Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.		[TICK]	[TICK]
(iv)	Submit proof of having completed 45 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board, including at least 5 hours in social work ethics, 2 hours in pain and symptom management, and 2 hours in human trafficking as provided under R 338.2961, which was earned within the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for relicensure.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(v)	Complete 480 hours of supervised work experience under the supervision of a Michigan-licensed master's social worker described in subrules (2) and (3) of this rule and R 338.2951 or R 338.2953, as applicable.		[TICK]
(vi)	Complete 1,000 hours of supervised work experience under the supervision of a Michigan-licensed master's social worker of the same designation as described in subrules (2) and (3) of this rule and R 338.2951 or R 338.2953, as applicable.			[TICK]
(vii)	Pass the applicable examination approved pursuant to R 338.2925 within 1 year of submitting the application for relicensure.			[TICK]
(viii)	An applicant who is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following: (A) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form. (B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(b) For a master's social worker who has let his or her Michigan license lapse and is currently licensed or registered in another state or province of Canada.		Lapsed 0-3 years	Lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 7 years	Lapsed 7 years or more
(i)	Submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(ii)	Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as defined under 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to 338.47.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(iii)	Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.		[TICK]	[TICK]
(iv)	Submit proof of having completed 45 hours of continuing education in courses and programs approved by the board, including at least 5 hours in social work ethics, 2 hours in pain and symptom management, and 2 hours in human trafficking as provided under R 338.2961, which was earned within the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for relicensure.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]
(v)	An applicant who is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following: (A) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form. (B) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.	[TICK]	[TICK]	[TICK]

(2) Supervised work experience must be earned under a Michigan limited license pursuant to R 338.2947.

(3) A licensee with a limited license for supervised work experience for relicensure shall comply with the supervisory requirements in R 338.2949(2) to (4).

(4) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.2955

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