Kansas Statutes
Article 63 - Social Workers
65-6319 Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders by certain licensed social workers authorized.

65-6319. Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders by certain licensed social workers authorized. The following licensed social workers may diagnose and treat mental disorders specified in the edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders of the American psychiatric association designated by the board by rules and regulations: (a) A licensed specialist clinical social worker, and (b) a licensed master social worker who engages in the practice of social work only under the direction of a licensed specialist clinical social worker, a licensed psychologist, a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or a person licensed to provide mental health services as an independent practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. When a client has symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensed master social worker shall consult with the client's primary care physician or psychiatrist to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a mental disorder. A client may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall be made a part of the client's record. A licensed master social worker may continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that the medical consultation is obtained or waived.
History: L. 1994, ch. 164, § 1; L. 1997, ch. 142, § 7; L. 1999, ch. 117, § 16; July 1, 2000.

Structure Kansas Statutes

Kansas Statutes

Chapter 65 - Public Health

Article 63 - Social Workers

65-6301 Purpose.

65-6302 Definitions.

65-6303 Prohibited acts; penalty.

65-6306 Qualifications for licensure; baccalaureate social worker; master social worker; specialist clinical social worker; practice of licensed specialist clinical social worker; approval of colleges or universities, criteria.

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.

65-6311 Grounds for suspension, limitation, condition, revocation or refusal to issue or renew license; procedure; licensure of applicant with felony conviction; requirements.

65-6313 Licenses; effective and expiration dates; renewal; continuing education; safety awareness training; reinstatement; duplicate; notice of change of address.

65-6314 Fees.

65-6315 Confidential information and communications; exceptions.

65-6316 Invalidity of part.

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.

65-6323 Provisional licensure as social worker; remedial requirements prescribed by board; professional title.