(a) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice social work in this state without a license or permit issued under this article, or advertise or use any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a social worker, unless the person has been licensed or permitted under this article, and the license or permit has not expired, been suspended or revoked.
(b) No business entity, except through a licensee, may render any service or engage in any activity which if rendered or engaged in by an individual, would constitute the practices regulated under this article.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations
§30-30-4. Board of Social Work
§30-30-5. Powers and Duties of the Board
§30-30-7. Fees; Special Revenue Account; Administrative Fines
§30-30-8. License to Practice as an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-9. Scope of Practice for an Independent Clinical Social Worker
§30-30-10. License to Practice as a Certified Social Worker
§30-30-11. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Certified Social Worker
§30-30-12. License to Practice as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-13. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Graduate Social Worker
§30-30-14. License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-15. Scope of Practice for a Social Worker
§30-30-16. Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker
§30-30-17. Scope of Practice for a Provisionally Licensed Social Worker
§30-30-18. Exemptions From This Article
§30-30-20. Delinquent and Expired License Requirements
§30-30-21. Inactive License Requirements
§30-30-22. Temporary Permit to Practice Social Work
§30-30-24. Privileged Communications
§30-30-25. Actions to Enjoin Violations
§30-30-26. Complaints; Investigations; Due Process Procedure; Grounds for Disciplinary Action
§30-30-27. Procedures for Hearing; Right of Appeal
§30-30-29. Criminal Proceedings; Penalties
§30-30-30. Registration as a Bureau for Children and Families Service Worker