(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified physicians, surgeons, psychologists, psychotherapists, attorneys, marriage counselors, family counselors, school counselors, or members of the clergy or any other individual from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions and calling; provided, that they shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of service as being engaged in the practice of social work.
(b) Any group already licensed under state law shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Students enrolled in recognized programs of study leading to social work degrees shall not be prevented from practicing social work; provided, that their practice shall be performed under the supervision of a licensed certified social worker, or one who meets the qualifications for licensing as a certified social worker as defined in this chapter.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Section 34-30-20 - License Requirements.
Section 34-30-21 - Exemptions From Licensing Requirements.
Section 34-30-22 - Qualifications of Applicants.
Section 34-30-23 - Application; Initial Fee; Issuance.
Section 34-30-24 - Issuance of License to Persons Licensed in Other States.
Section 34-30-26 - Term; Expiration Date; Renewal; Inactive Status.
Section 34-30-27 - Certain Persons Exempt From Examination.
Section 34-30-28 - Display; Effect.
Section 34-30-29 - Supervision of Licensed Bachelor Social Workers.
Section 34-30-30 - Practice of Social Work in Partnerships, Groups, Etc.
Section 34-30-31 - Professional Associations.
Section 34-30-32 - Merit System or Civil Service Employees.
Section 34-30-33 - Representation to Public as Social Worker.