R4-6-403. Supervised Work Experience for Clinical Social Worker Licensure

A. An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall demonstrate completion of at least 24 months of supervised work experience in the practice of clinical social work that includes: 1. At least 1600 hours of direct client contact involving the use of psychotherapy; 2. No more than 400 of the 1600 hours of direct client contact are provided by psychoeducation; 3. No more than 400 of the 1600 hours of direct client contact are in crisis response; and 4. At least 100 hours of clinical supervision as prescribed under R4-6-212 and R4-6-404. B. For any month in which an applicant provides direct client contact, the applicant shall obtain at least one hour of clinical supervision. C. An applicant may submit more than the required 1600 hours of direct client contact and 100 hours of clinical supervision for consideration by the Board. D. During the period of required supervised work experience specified in subsection (A), an applicant for clinical social worker licensure shall practice behavioral health under the limitations specified in R4-6-210.