§ 90B-1 – Short title.
90B-1. Short title. This Chapter shall be known as the "Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act." (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1999-313, s. 1.)
§ 90B-10 – Exemption from certain requirements.
90B-10. Exemption from certain requirements. (a) Applicants who were engaged in the practice of social work before January 1, 1984, shall be exempt from the academic qualifications required by this act for certified social workers and certified social work managers and shall be certified upon passing the Board examination and meeting the experience requirements, if […]
§ 90B-11 – Disciplinary procedures.
90B-11. Disciplinary procedures. (a) The Board may, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, deny, suspend, or revoke an application, certificate, or license on any of the following grounds: (1) Conviction of or the entering of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, misrepresentation […]
§ 90B-12 – Violation a misdemeanor.
90B-12. Violation a misdemeanor. Any person violating any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1983, c. 495, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 654; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
§ 90B-13 – Injunction.
90B-13. Injunction. As an additional remedy, the Board may proceed in a superior court to enjoin and restrain any person from violating the prohibitions of this Chapter. The Board shall not be required to post bond in connection with such proceeding. (1983, c. 495, s. 1.)
§ 90B-14 – Third-party reimbursements.
90B-14. Third-party reimbursements. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to authorize or require direct third-party reimbursement to persons certified under this Chapter. (1991, c. 732, s. 6.)
§ 90B-15 – License or certificate to be displayed.
90B-15. License or certificate to be displayed. A person licensed or certified under this Chapter shall conspicuously display the license or certificate issued by the Board at the licensee’s or certificate holder’s primary place of practice. (2007-379, s. 5.)
§ 90B-16 – Title protection.
90B-16. Title protection. (a) Except as provided in G.S. 90B-10, an individual who (i) is not certified, licensed, or associate licensed by this Chapter as a social worker, (ii) does not hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a college or university having a social work program accredited or admitted to candidacy […]
§ 90B-2 – Purpose.
90B-2. Purpose. Since the profession of social work significantly affects the lives of the people of this State, it is the purpose of this Chapter to protect the public by setting standards for qualification, training, and experience for those who seek to represent themselves to the public as certified social workers or licensed clinical social […]
§ 90B-3 – Definitions.
90B-3. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Applicant. – An individual who has made application to the Board for the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of any credential which the Board is authorized by law to issue. (1a) Board. – The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. (2) Repealed by Session […]
§ 90B-4 – Prohibitions.
90B-4. Prohibitions. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, it is unlawful for any person who is not certified as a social worker, master social worker, or social work manager under this Chapter to represent himself or herself to be certified under this Chapter or hold himself or herself out to the public by […]
§ 90B-5 – Board appointments; terms; composition.
90B-5. Board appointments; terms; composition. (a) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Chapter, there is hereby created the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board which shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) At least one member of the Board shall be a certified social […]
§ 90B-6 – Functions and duties of the Board.
90B-6. Functions and duties of the Board. (a) The Board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (b) The Board shall elect from its membership, a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and secretary-treasurer, and adopt rules to govern its proceedings. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for all Board meetings. (c) The […]
§ 90B-6.1 – Board general provisions.
90B-6.1. Board general provisions. The Board shall be subject to the administrative provisions of Chapter 93B of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 495, s. 1.)
§ 90B-6.2 – Fees.
90B-6.2. Fees. (a) The Board shall establish fees not exceeding the following amounts: (1) All initial applications $200.00 (2) Examination Cost plus an amount not to exceed $40.00 (3) Repeated examination or any additional examination Cost plus an amount not to exceed $40.00 (4) Renewal applications 200.00 (5) Late fees for renewal 50.00 (6) Reinstatement […]
§ 90B-7 – Titles and qualifications for certificates and licenses.
90B-7. Titles and qualifications for certificates and licenses. (a) Each person desiring to obtain a certificate or license from the Board shall make application to the Board upon such forms and in such manner as the Board shall prescribe, together with the required application fee established by the Board. (b) The Board shall issue a […]
§ 90B-8 – Persons from other jurisdictions.
90B-8. Persons from other jurisdictions. (a) The Board may grant a reciprocal certificate or license without examination or by special examination to any person who, at the time of application, is certified, registered or licensed in good standing as a social worker by a similar board of another country, state, or territory whose certification, registration […]
§ 90B-9 – Renewal of certificates and licenses.
90B-9. Renewal of certificates and licenses. (a) All certificates and licenses, excluding temporary licenses, shall be effective upon date of issuance by the Board, and shall be renewed on or before the expiration date of the certificate or license. (b) All certificates and licenses issued hereunder shall be renewed at the times and in the […]
§ 90B-9.1 – Nonpracticing status.
90B-9.1. Nonpracticing status. (a) Any person certified or licensed and desiring to retire temporarily from the practice of social work shall send written notice thereof to the Board. Upon receipt of the notice, his or her certificate or license shall be placed on nonpracticing status. During a period of nonpracticing status, the certificate or license […]