65-6302. Definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
(a) "Board" means the behavioral sciences regulatory board created by K.S.A. 74-7501.
(b) "Social work practice" means the professional activity of helping individuals, groups or communities enhance or restore their capacity for physical, social and economic functioning and the professional application of social work values, principles and techniques in areas such as psychotherapy, social service administration, social planning, social work consultation and social work research to one or more of the following ends: Helping people obtain tangible services; counseling with individuals, families and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in relevant social action. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social, economic and cultural institutions and forces; and of the interaction of all these factors. Social work practice includes the teaching of practicum courses in social work and includes the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders as authorized under K.S.A. 65-6306 and 65-6319, and amendments thereto.
(c) "Psychotherapy" means the use of psychological and social methods within a professional relationship, to assist the person or persons to achieve a better psychosocial adaptation to acquire greater human realization of psychosocial potential and adaptation; to modify internal and external conditions which affect individuals, groups or communities in respect to behavior, emotions and thinking, in respect to their intra-personal and inter-personal processes. Forms of psychotherapy include but are not restricted to individual psychotherapy, conjoint marital therapy, family therapy and group psychotherapy.
History: L. 1974, ch. 372, § 2; L. 1980, ch. 242, § 15; L. 1982, ch. 371, § 1; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 11; July 1, 2000.
Structure Kansas Statutes
65-6303 Prohibited acts; penalty.
65-6307 Use of title by licensee; designation thereof by board; penalty for violation.
65-6308 Limitations on private practice of social work; penalties.
65-6309 Exemption from examination; temporary licensure; professional title.
65-6309a Temporary permit to practice; requirements; fees; expiration, extension.
65-6310 Unlawful acts; penalties.
65-6315 Confidential information and communications; exceptions.
65-6317 Renewal of social work associate licenses; revocation or suspension.
65-6319 Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders by certain licensed social workers authorized.
65-6320 Disclosure to client at beginning of client-therapist relationship; documentation.
65-6321 Social workers licensure act; citation.
65-6322 Licensure of social worker licensed in another jurisdiction.