Subdivision 1. Duties. The board must perform the duties necessary to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation of persons who practice social work in this state. These duties include, but are not limited to:
(1) establishing the qualifications and procedures for individuals to be licensed as social workers;
(2) establishing standards of practice for social workers;
(3) holding examinations or contracting with the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board to hold examinations to assess applicants' qualifications;
(4) issuing licenses to qualified individuals according to sections 148E.055 and 148E.060;
(5) taking disciplinary, adversarial, corrective, or other action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270 when an individual violates the requirements of this chapter;
(6) assessing fees according to sections 148E.175 and 148E.180; and
(7) educating social workers and the public on the requirements of the board.
Subd. 2. Rules. The board may adopt and enforce rules to carry out the duties specified in subdivision 1.
2007 c 123 s 68,138
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 148E — Board Of Social Work Practice
Section 148E.010 — Definitions.
Section 148E.020 — Chapter 214.
Section 148E.025 — Board Of Social Work.
Section 148E.030 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 148E.050 — Licensing; Scope Of Practice.
Section 148E.055 — License Requirements.
Section 148E.060 — Temporary Licenses.
Section 148E.065 — Exemptions.
Section 148E.070 — License Renewals.
Section 148E.0751 — Temporary Leave License Status.
Section 148E.0752 — Emeritus Inactive License Status.
Section 148E.0753 — Emeritus Active License Status.
Section 148E.080 — Reactivations.
Section 148E.085 — Voluntary Termination License Status.
Section 148E.090 — Name; Change Of Name Or Address.
Section 148E.095 — License Certificate.
Section 148E.100 — Licensed Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.110 — Licensed Independent Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.115 — Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers; Supervised Practice.
Section 148E.120 — Requirements Of Supervisors.
Section 148E.125 — Documentation Of Supervision.
Section 148E.130 — Continuing Education Requirements For Licensees.
Section 148E.145 — Continuing Education Providers.
Section 148E.180 — Fee Amounts.
Section 148E.185 — Purpose Of Compliance Laws.
Section 148E.190 — Grounds For Action.
Section 148E.195 — Representations To Clients And Public.
Section 148E.200 — Competence.
Section 148E.205 — Impairment.
Section 148E.210 — Professional And Ethical Conduct.
Section 148E.215 — Responsibilities To Clients.
Section 148E.220 — Relationships With Clients, Former Clients, And Others.
Section 148E.225 — Treatment And Intervention Services.
Section 148E.230 — Confidentiality And Records.
Section 148E.235 — Fees And Billing Practices.
Section 148E.240 — Reporting Requirements.
Section 148E.245 — Investigative Powers And Procedures.
Section 148E.250 — Obligation To Cooperate.
Section 148E.255 — Types Of Actions.
Section 148E.260 — Disciplinary Actions.
Section 148E.265 — Adversarial But Nondisciplinary Actions.
Section 148E.270 — Voluntary Actions.
Section 148E.275 — Unauthorized Practice.
Section 148E.280 — Use Of Titles.