A licensed certified social worker may:
(1) Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a licensed graduate social worker and licensed social worker;
(2) Apply social work theory and methods to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological dysfunction, disability or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders and developmental disabilities; and
(3) Determine behavioral health diagnosis, using diagnostic taxonomies commonly accepted across disciplines among behavioral health professionals.
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