65-6303. Prohibited acts; penalty. (a) No person shall engage in the practice of social work for compensation or hold forth as performing the services of a social worker unless such person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this act, nor may any person participate in the delivery of social work service unless under the supervision of a person who is licensed under this act. Temporary licenses to practice may be issued by the board in accordance with K.S.A. 65-6309 and amendments thereto.
(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent qualified persons from doing work within the standards and ethics of their respective professions and callings provided they do not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of services as being engaged in the practice of social work.
(c) Nothing in this act shall be construed to permit the practice of psychotherapy by anyone who does not have a baccalaureate degree in social work or a related field except that those practicing psychotherapy without a baccalaureate degree in social work or a related field prior to July 1, 1974, shall not be prohibited from so practicing after the effective date of this act.
(d) Any violation of this section shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.
History: L. 1974, ch. 372, § 3; L. 1980, ch. 242, § 16; L. 1986, ch. 340, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 276, § 2; July 1.
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.