To obtain a certified social worker license or a certified social worker–clinical license, an out–of–state applicant shall:
(1) Meet the requirements of § 19–302(a) of this subtitle;
(2) Be licensed or registered to practice social work in another state under a category of licensure that is equivalent to a certified social worker license or a certified social worker–clinical license;
(3) Have passed an examination in that state as a condition of licensure; and
(4) Have performed at least 1,000 hours of compensated social work practice per year for 5 years out of the 10 years preceding application to the Board.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 19-301 - License Required; Exceptions; Practice Without License
Section 19-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 19-302.1 - Out-of-State Applicant
Section 19-302.2 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 19-302.3 - Physical or Mental Examination of Applicants
Section 19-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 19-306 - Maintenance of Roster of Licensees on Website; Electronic License Records
Section 19-307 - Scope of Licenses
Section 19-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses; Change of Address
Section 19-309 - Inactive Status and Reactivation
Section 19-310 - Surrender of License
Section 19-311 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 19-314 - Reinstatement of Licenses
Section 19-315 - Social Worker Rehabilitation Committees
Section 19-316 - Injunctive Relief
Section 19-316.1 - Cease and Desist Order or Injunction