South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 26 - Social Workers
Section 36-26-12 - Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.

36-26-12. Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified physicians, surgeons, registered nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, attorneys, court employees, marriage counselors, family counselors, child counselors, or members of the clergy 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 title as being engaged in the practice of social work. Students enrolled in recognized programs of study leading to social work degrees may practice only under the direct supervision of a certified social worker or social worker licensed under this chapter.

Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §11; SL 1995, ch 224, §2.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 36 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 26 - Social Workers

Section 36-26-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 36-26-2 - Purpose and application of chapter.

Section 36-26-3 - Board of Social Work Examiners--Composition--Appointment and qualifications of members.

Section 36-26-5 - Terms of appointment.

Section 36-26-6 - Removal by Governor for cause--Filling of vacancies.

Section 36-26-7 - Annual meeting and election of officers--Secretary-treasurer included in blanket bond.

Section 36-26-8 - Per diem and expenses of board members--Compensation of secretary-treasurer--Employment of office personnel.

Section 36-26-9 - Board of examiners within Department of Social Services--Exercise of functions--Records and reports.

Section 36-26-10 - Unlicensed practice as misdemeanor--Associates to be supervised by social workers.

Section 36-26-11 - Titles and designations prohibited to unlicensed persons.

Section 36-26-12 - Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.

Section 36-26-13 - Board to issue licenses.

Section 36-26-14 - Qualifications of certified social worker.

Section 36-26-15 - Qualifications for social worker's license.

Section 36-26-15.1 - Licensure of persons graduating from social work programs in candidacy status.

Section 36-26-16 - Qualifications for social work associate.

Section 36-26-17 - Independent practice requirements.

Section 36-26-17.1 - Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems.

Section 36-26-18 - Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees.

Section 36-26-18.1 - National or multi-state licensing compact.

Section 36-26-19 - Application fees.

Section 36-26-21 - Times and places of examinations.

Section 36-26-22 - Re-examinations allowed--Fee.

Section 36-26-23 - Expiration and renewal of licenses--Renewal fee.

Section 36-26-24 - Display of license.

Section 36-26-25 - Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners.

Section 36-26-26 - Continuing education required--Waiver.

Section 36-26-27 - Failure to renew as forfeiture of license--Restoration upon application and payment of fee.

Section 36-26-28 - Re-examination required after lapse of license.

Section 36-26-29 - Promulgation of rules by board.

Section 36-26-30 - Social worker-client privilege--Exceptions.

Section 36-26-31 - Examination and inspection of private establishments--Access to premises.

Section 36-26-32 - Grounds for denial, revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license.

Section 36-26-33 - Initiation of cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings.

Section 36-26-34 - Quorum for proceedings on cancellation, revocation, suspension or reissuance of license--Majority vote required.

Section 36-26-35 - Proceedings to conform to administrative procedure.

Section 36-26-36 - Appeal from board rulings or decisions.

Section 36-26-37 - Reinstatement or reissue of license after cancellation, suspension or revocation--Automatic reinstatement after suspension.

Section 36-26-38 - Record of license data kept by secretary-treasurer--Evidence--Certified copies.

Section 36-26-39 - Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.

Section 36-26-40 - Board to recommend prosecutions and civil actions for violations.

Section 36-26-41 - Investigation and report of violations--Employment of special counsel--Expenses.

Section 36-26-42 - Action to enjoin violations--Alternate to criminal proceedings--Election.

Section 36-26-43 - Disposition of moneys received by board--Credit to Board of Examiners account--Continuous appropriation for expenses.

Section 36-26-44 - Issuance of temporary licenses--Validity--Expiration.

Section 36-26-45 - Clinical social work defined.