S.D. Admin. R. 20:59:01:04.01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 20:59:01:04.01 - Additional information required to engage in private, independent practice of social work

A licensed certified social worker desiring to engage in the private, independent practice of social work shall include with the application the information requested by §§ 20:59:01:02.01, 20:59:01:07, and 20:59:01:07.01 and the following information:

(1) The fields of specialization in which the licensed certified social worker intends to practice or is already practicing;

(2) The places and dates covering a total of 24 months during which the licensed certified social worker worked under supervision as defined in §§ 20:59:05:02 to 20:59:05:11, inclusive, in a social work capacity. The supervisor shall submit to the board a written statement certifying the following:

(a) The supervisor's educational and practical background in the area of specialization;

(b) The length, frequency, and focus of supervision;

(c) The licensed certified social worker's professional competence in the area of specialization;

(d) The licensed certified social worker's adherence to the "NASW Code of Ethics" as approved by the 1996 NASW Delegate Assembly and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly in 2017;

(e) Verification of employment in a social work position. An employer verification affidavit must be submitted verifying each place of employment during the required supervision; and

(3) The name, address, and license number of the supervisor or supervisors.

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4 SDR 82, effective 6/6/1978; 12 SDR 186, effective 5/25/1986; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 22 SDR 57, effective 10/16/1995; 26 SDR 81, effective 12/12/1999; 29 SDR 92, effective 12/24/2002; 44 SDR 42, effective 9/11/2017; 45 SDR 082, effective 12/10/2018

General Authority: SDCL 36-26-29.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-26-17, 36-26-32.

"NASW Code of Ethics," as approved by the 1996 NASW Delegate Assembly and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly in 2017, National Association of Social Workers, Washington, DC. Copies may be obtained free of charge from the Board of Social Work Examiners, 810 N. Main Street #298, Spearfish, SD 57783 or at https://www.socialworkers.org/about/ethics/code-of-ethics.