(A) In order for a social worker currently licensed in another jurisdiction to obtain a license as a social worker in this State, the applicant must:
(1) have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the board;
(2) be at least twenty-one years of age;
(3) be of good moral character;
(4) have received a baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body as approved by the board;
(5) have successfully passed an examination prescribed by the board;
(6) have presented to the board evidence that all social work licenses possessed by the applicant are current and in good standing;
(7) have presented to the board proof that no professional licenses granted to the applicant in any other state have been suspended, revoked, or restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or for the failure to obtain the required continuing education; and
(8) have paid all applicable fees specified by the board.
(B) An applicant for licensure under this section is only eligible for licensure at the equivalent designation recognized in the jurisdiction in which he or she is currently licensed.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 189, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-63-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.
Section 40-63-10. State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements.
Section 40-63-20. Definitions.
Section 40-63-35. Out-of-state social workers authorized.
Section 40-63-40. General public board members; nominations; appointments.
Section 40-63-50. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-63-60. Adoption of rules governing board proceedings.
Section 40-63-70. Board promulgation of regulations.
Section 40-63-80. Power to subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require production of documents.
Section 40-63-100. Equitable relief; cease and desist order; temporary restraining order.
Section 40-63-110. Grounds for disciplinary action; misconduct; mental incompetence.
Section 40-63-120. Revocation or suspension of license; fines.
Section 40-63-130. Licensure denial; grounds.
Section 40-63-140. Prior criminal record.
Section 40-63-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-63-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-63-180. Costs and fines; collection and enforcement.
Section 40-63-190. Disclosure of client information.
Section 40-63-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.
Section 40-63-210. Civil penalties; injunctive relief.
Section 40-63-220. Licensure requirements; Baccalaureate Social Worker.
Section 40-63-230. Licensure requirements; Masters Social Worker.
Section 40-63-240. Licensure requirements; Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice.
Section 40-63-250. Issuance of license; display; indication of title on documents; renewal; lapse.
Section 40-63-290. Persons exempt from licensure requirement.