LAC 46:XXV.701. Authority

A. The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners recognizes that impairments in the functioning of persons licensed, credentialed or registered to practice under the auspices of the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act can affect competent delivery of social work services and impair professional judgment. B. Therefore, in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state, as mandated by R.S. 37:2701, the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners establishes the Social Work Recovering Professional Program. C. If the board receives verifiable information, which information or report puts in question a licensee’s or applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of practicing social work without risking injury to themselves or others, the licensee or applicant shall submit to such physical or mental examination, evaluation, test, or drug/alcohol screen as requested by the administrator or board designee to determine the licensee’s or applicant’s ability to practice social work with reasonable skill and safety.