154C.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Board” means the board of social work established in chapter 147. 2. “Licensee” means a person licensed to practice social work. 3. “Practice of social work” means the professional activity of licensees which is directed at enhancing or restoring people’s capacity for […]
154C.2 License required — exception — use of title. 1. A person shall not engage in the practice of social work unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use words or titles which imply or represent that the person is a […]
154C.3 Requirements to obtain license or reciprocal license — license renewal — continuing education. 1. License requirements. An applicant for a license as a bachelor social worker, master social worker, or independent social worker shall meet the following requirements in addition to paying all fees required by the board: a. Bachelor social worker. An applicant […]
154C.4 Rulemaking authority. In addition to duties and responsibilities provided in chapters 147 and 272C, the board shall adopt rules relating to: 1. Standards required for licensees engaging in the private practice of licensed social work. 2. Standards for professional conduct of licensees. 3. The administration of this chapter. 4. The status of active and […]
154C.5 Confidentiality of information. A licensee or a person working under supervision of a licensee shall not disclose or be compelled to disclose information acquired from persons consulting that person in a professional capacity except: 1. If the information reveals the contemplation or commission of a crime. 2. If the person waives the privilege by […]
154C.6 Transition provisions — exemption from certain license requirements. Notwithstanding section 154C.3, the board shall issue a license as a bachelor social worker, master social worker, or independent social worker to an applicant applying for a license prior to July 1, 1998, who meets the following requirements in addition to paying all fees required by […]
154C.7 General exemptions. 1. This chapter and chapter 147 do not prevent qualified members of other professions including but not limited to nurses, psychologists, marital and family therapists, mental health counselors, physicians, physician assistants, attorneys at law, or members of the clergy, from providing or advertising that they provide services of a social work nature […]
