Rule 4757-21-02. Scope of practice for a social worker

119.03 Using the definition of social work as defined in division (C) of section 4757.01 of the Revised Code, the board adopts the following scope of practice for a social worker. Each social worker has a personal competency within the license's scope of practice, which is determined by their education, training and practice as defined in paragraph (A) of rule 4757-5-02 of the Administrative Code (ethics). (A) A social worker may perform for a fee, salary, or other consideration, counseling and psychosocial interventions without supervision; and social psychotherapy under the supervision of an independent social worker, a licensed professional clinical counselor, an independent marriage and family therapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or a registered nurse with a master's degree in psychiatric nursing. (B) When practicing as an employee of a private individual, partnership, or group practice, a social worker may perform for a fee, salary, or other consideration, counseling, psychological interventions, and social psychotherapy only if supervised by an independent social worker, a licensed professional clinical counselor, an independent marriage and family therapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a registered nurse with a master's degree in psychiatric nursing. (C) A social worker may practice as an independent contractor. (D) The scope of practice for a social worker may include the following range of psychosocial duties: (1) Intervention planning; (2) Psychosocial intervention; (3) Counseling; (4) Social psychotherapy under supervision; (5) Evaluation; (6) Prevention. Last updated March 21, 2022 at 8:37 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 4757.26 Amplifies: 4757.26 7/3/2023 12/19/1985