Engrossments
Introduction		Posted on 03/03/2009
1st Engrossment		Posted on 05/04/2009

ARTICLE 1

AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT LICENSING STATUTE

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Clinical supervision. new text end

new text begin "Clinical supervision" means supervision, as
defined in subdivision 16, of a social worker engaged in clinical practice, as defined in
subdivision 6.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6b. new text end

new text begin Graduate degree. new text end

new text begin "Graduate degree" means a master's degree in social
work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian
Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the
board, or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Practice of social work.

new text begin (a) new text end "Practice of social work" means working
to maintain, restore, or improve behavioral, cognitive, emotional, mental, or social
functioning of clients, in a manner that applies accepted professional social work
knowledge, skills, and values, including the person-in-environment perspective, by
providing in person or through telephone, video conferencing, or electronic means one or
more of the social work services described in new text begin paragraph (b), new text end clauses (1) to (3). Social work
services may address conditions that impair or limit behavioral, cognitive, emotional,
mental, or social functioning. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, the
following: abuse and neglect of children or vulnerable adults, addictions, developmental
disorders, disabilities, discrimination, illness, injuries, poverty, and trauma.new text begin Practice
of social work also means providing social work services in a position for which the
educational basis is the individual's degree in social work described in subdivision 13.
new text end

new text begin (b)new text end Social work services include:

(1) providing assessment and intervention through direct contact with clients,
developing a plan based on information from an assessment, and providing services which
include, but are not limited to, assessment, case management, client-centered advocacy,
client education, consultation, counseling, crisis intervention, and referral;

(2) providing for the direct or indirect benefit of clients through administrative,
educational, policy, or research services including, but not limited to:

(i) advocating for policies, programs, or services to improve the well-being of clients;

(ii) conducting research related to social work services;

(iii) developing and administering programs which provide social work services;

(iv) engaging in community organization to address social problems through
planned collective action;

(v) supervising individuals who provide social work services to clients;

(vi) supervising social workers in order to comply with the supervised practice
requirements specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.125; and

(vii) teaching professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students; and

(3) engaging in clinical practice.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, subdivision 15, is amended to read:

Subd. 15.

Supervisee.

"Supervisee" means an individual provided evaluation and
supervision or direction by deleted text begin a social workerdeleted text end new text begin an individual who meets the requirements of
section 148D.120new text end .

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.010, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Supervisor. new text end

new text begin "Supervisor" means an individual who provides evaluation
and direction through supervision as specified in subdivision 16, in order to comply with
sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.025, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Qualifications of board members.

(a) All social worker members must
have engaged in the practice of social work in Minnesota for at least one year during
the ten years preceding their appointments.

(b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workersnew text begin according to
section 148D.055, subdivision 2new text end . The other five members must deleted text begin bedeleted text end new text begin includenew text end a licensed
graduate social worker, a licensed independent social worker, deleted text begin or adeleted text end new text begin and at least twonew text end licensed
independent clinical social deleted text begin workerdeleted text end new text begin workersnew text end .

(c) Eight social worker members must be engaged at the time of their appointment in
the practice of social work in Minnesota in the following settings:

(1) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a county agency;

(2) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a state agency;

(3) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary,
middle, or secondary school;

(4) one member must be employed in a hospital or nursing home licensed under
chapter 144 or 144A;

(5) deleted text begin two membersdeleted text end new text begin one membernew text end must be engaged in the practice of social work in a
private agency;

(6) deleted text begin one memberdeleted text end new text begin two membersnew text end must be engaged in the practice of social work in a
clinical social work setting; and

(7) one member must be an educator engaged in regular teaching duties at a
program of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a similar
accreditation body designated by the board.

(d) At the time of their appointments, at least six members must reside outside of the
deleted text begin seven-countydeleted text end new text begin 11-countynew text end metropolitan area.

(e) At the time of their appointments, at least five members must be persons with
expertise in communities of color.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.025, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Officers.

The board must deleted text begin annuallydeleted text end new text begin bienniallynew text end elect from its membership a
chair, vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.061, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Evaluation by supervisor.

(a) After being issued a provisional license
under subdivision 1, the deleted text begin licenseedeleted text end new text begin licensee's supervisornew text end must submit an evaluation deleted text begin by the
licensee's supervisordeleted text end every six months during the first 2,000 hours of social work practice.
The evaluation must meet the requirements in section 148D.063. The supervisor must
meet the eligibility requirements specified in section 148D.062.

(b) After completion of 2,000 hours of supervised social work practice, the licensee's
supervisor must submit a final evaluation and attest to the applicant's ability to engage in
the practice of social work deleted text begin safely anddeleted text end competentlynew text begin and ethicallynew text end .

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.061, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Disciplinary or other action.

The board may take action according to
sections 148D.260 to 148D.270 if:

(1) the licensee's supervisor does not submit an evaluation as required by section
deleted text begin 148D.062deleted text end new text begin 148D.063new text end ;

(2) an evaluation submitted according to section deleted text begin 148D.062deleted text end new text begin 148D.063new text end indicates that
the licensee cannot practice social work competently and deleted text begin safelydeleted text end new text begin ethicallynew text end ; or

(3) the licensee does not comply with the requirements of subdivisions 1 to 7.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.062, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Practice requirements.

The supervision required by subdivision 1 must
be obtained during the first 2,000 hours of social work practice after the effective date of
the provisional license. At least three hours of supervision must be obtained during every
160 hours of practicenew text begin under a provisional license until a permanent license is issuednew text end .

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.063, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Evaluation.

(a) When a deleted text begin superviseedeleted text end new text begin licensee's supervisornew text end submits an
evaluation to the board according to section 148D.061, subdivision 6, the supervisee and
supervisor must provide the following information on a form provided by the board:

(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is
being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;

(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;

(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;

(4) the supervisee's position description;

(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the
standards of practice in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;

(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced competently and ethically
according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values; and

(7) on a form provided by the board, an evaluation of the licensee's practice in
the following areas:

(i) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(ii) practice methods;

(iii) authorized scope of practice;

(iv) ensuring continuing competence;

(v) ethical standards of practice; and

(vi) clinical practice, if applicable.

(b) The deleted text begin information provided on the evaluation form must demonstratedeleted text end new text begin supervisor
must attest to the satisfaction of the board new text end that the supervisee has met or has made progress
on meeting the applicable supervised practice requirements.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision plan.

(a) A social worker must submit, on a form
provided by the board, a supervision plan for meeting the supervision requirements
specified in sections 148D.100 to 148D.120.

(b) The supervision plan must be submitted no later than deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days after the
licensee begins a social work practice position after becoming licensed.

(c) For failure to submit the supervision plan within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days after beginning a
social work practice position, a licensee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in
section 148D.180 when the licensee applies for license renewal.

(d) A license renewal application submitted pursuant to section 148D.070,
subdivision 3, must not be approved unless the board has received a supervision plan.

(e) The supervision plan must include the following:

(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is
being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;

(2) the name and qualifications of the person providing the supervision;

(3) the number of hours of one-on-one in-person supervision and the number and
type of additional hours of supervision to be completed by the supervisee;

(4) the supervisee's position description;

(5) a brief description of the supervision the supervisee will receive in the following
content areas:

(i) clinical practice, if applicable;

(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(iii) practice methods;

(iv) authorized scope of practice;

(v) ensuring continuing competence; and

(vi) ethical standards of practice; and

(6) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work
practice, addressing:

(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;

(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and

(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic
instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process. deleted text begin An applicant for
licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor must present evidence of completion
of a degree equivalent to that required in section 148B.5301, subdivision 1, clause (3).
deleted text end

(f) The board must receive a revised supervision plan within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days of any
of the following changes:

(1) the supervisee has a new supervisor;

(2) the supervisee begins a new social work position;

(3) the scope or content of the supervisee's social work practice changes substantially;

(4) the number of practice or supervision hours changes substantially; or

(5) the type of supervision changes as supervision is described in section 148D.100,
subdivision 3, or 148D.105, subdivision 3, or as required in section 148D.115, subdivision
4.

(g) For failure to submit a revised supervision plan as required in paragraph (f), a
supervisee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in section 148D.180, when
the supervisee applies for license renewal.

(h) The board must approve the supervisor and the supervision plan.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148D.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Verification of supervised practice.

(a) deleted text begin In addition to receiving the
attestation required pursuant to subdivision 2,deleted text end The board must receive verification of
supervised practice deleted text begin ifdeleted text end new text begin whennew text end :

(1) the deleted text begin board audits the supervision of a superviseedeleted text end new text begin licensee submits the license
renewal application formnew text end pursuant to section 148D.070, subdivision 3; or

(2) an applicant applies for a license as a licensed independent social worker or as a
licensed independent clinical social worker.

(b) When verification of supervised practice is required pursuant to paragraph (a),
the board must receive from the supervisor the following information on a form provided
by the board:

(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is
being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;

(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;

(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;

(4) the supervisee's position description;

(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the
standards of practice specified in sections 148D.195 to 148D.240;

(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced ethically and competently in
accordance with professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision,
including the following:

(i) clinical practice, if applicable;

(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(iii) practice methods;

(iv) authorized scope of practice;

(v) ensuring continuing competence; and

(vi) ethical standards of practice; and

(8) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work
practice, addressing:

(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;

(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and

(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic
instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.

(c) The information provided on the verification form must demonstrate to the board's
satisfaction that the supervisee has met the applicable supervised practice requirements.

Sec. 14. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148D.062, subdivision 5; 148D.125, subdivision
2; and 148D.180, subdivision 8, new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin This article is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

LICENSING STATUTE EFFECTIVE 2011

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Client system. new text end

new text begin "Client system" means the client and those in the client's
environment who are potentially influential in contributing to a resolution of the client's
issues.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Direct clinical client contact. new text end

new text begin "Direct clinical client contact" means
in-person or electronic media interaction with a client, including client systems and
service providers, related to the client's mental and emotional functioning, differential
diagnosis, and treatment, in subdivision 6.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11.

Practice of social work.

new text begin (b)new text end Social work services include:

(2) providing for the direct or indirect benefit of clients through administrative,
educational, policy, or research services including, but not limited to:

(i) advocating for policies, programs, or services to improve the well-being of clients;

(ii) conducting research related to social work services;

(iii) developing and administering programs which provide social work services;

(iv) engaging in community organization to address social problems through
planned collective action;

(v) supervising individuals who provide social work services to clients;

(vi) supervising social workers in order to comply with the supervised practice
requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.125; and

(vii) teaching professional social work knowledge, skills, and values to students; and

(3) engaging in clinical practice.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

Subd. 17.

Supervisee.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.010, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Supervisor. new text end

new text begin "Supervisor" means an individual who provides evaluation
and direction through supervision as described in subdivision 18 in order to comply with
sections 148E.100 to 148E.125.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.025, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Qualifications of board members.

(a) All social worker members must
have engaged in the practice of social work in Minnesota for at least one year during
the ten years preceding their appointments.

(b) Five social worker members must be licensed social workersnew text begin under section
148E.055, subdivision 2new text end . The other five members must deleted text begin bedeleted text end new text begin includenew text end a licensed graduate
social worker, a licensed independent social worker, deleted text begin or adeleted text end new text begin and at least twonew text end licensed
independent clinical social deleted text begin workerdeleted text end new text begin workersnew text end .

(c) Eight social worker members must be engaged at the time of their appointment in
the practice of social work in Minnesota in the following settings:

(1) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a county agency;

(2) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in a state agency;

(3) one member must be engaged in the practice of social work in an elementary,
middle, or secondary school;

(4) one member must be employed in a hospital or nursing home licensed under
chapter 144 or 144A;

(5) deleted text begin two membersdeleted text end new text begin one membernew text end must be engaged in the practice of social work in a
private agency;

(6) deleted text begin one memberdeleted text end new text begin two membersnew text end must be engaged in the practice of social work in a
clinical social work setting; and

(d) At the time of their appointments, at least six members must reside outside
of the deleted text begin sevendeleted text end new text begin 11new text end -county metropolitan area.

(e) At the time of their appointments, at least five members must be persons with
expertise in communities of color.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.025, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Officers.

The board must deleted text begin annuallydeleted text end new text begin bienniallynew text end elect from its membership a
chair, vice-chair, and secretary-treasurer.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.055, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Licensure by examination; licensed independent clinical social worker.

(a) To be licensed as a licensed independent clinical social worker, an applicant for
licensure by examination must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(1) has received a graduate degree in social work from a program accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education, the Canadian Association of Schools of Social
Work, or a similar accreditation body designated by the board, or a doctorate in social
work from an accredited university;

(2) has completed 360 clock hours (one semester credit hour = 15 clock hours) in
the following clinical knowledge areas:

(i) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial
assessment, including normative development and psychopathology across the life span;

(ii) 36 clock hours (ten percent) in assessment-based clinical treatment planning with
measurable goals;

(iii) 108 clock hours (30 percent) in clinical intervention methods informed by
research and current standards of practice;

(iv) 18 clock hours (five percent) in evaluation methodologies;

(v) 72 clock hours (20 percent) in social work values and ethics, including cultural
context, diversity, and social policy; and

(vi) 18 clock hours (five percent) in culturally specific clinical assessment and
intervention;

(3) has practiced clinical social work as defined in section 148E.010, including both
diagnosis and treatment, and has met the supervised practice requirements specified in
sections 148E.100 to 148E.125;

(4) has passed the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association
of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. Unless an
applicant applies for licensure by endorsement according to subdivision 7, an examination
is not valid if it was taken and passed eight or more years prior to submitting a completed,
signed application form provided by the board;

(5) has submitted a completed, signed application form provided by the board,
including the applicable application fee specified in section 148E.180. For applications
submitted electronically, a "signed application" means providing an attestation as specified
by the board;

(6) has submitted the criminal background check fee and a form provided by the
board authorizing a criminal background check according to subdivision 8;

(7) has paid the license fee specified in section 148E.180; and

(8) has not engaged in conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards
of practice specified in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240. If the applicant has engaged in
conduct that was or would be in violation of the standards of practice, the board may take
action according to sections 148E.255 to 148E.270.

(b) The requirement in paragraph (a), clause (2), may be satisfied through: (1)
a graduate degree program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the
Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work, or a similar accreditation body
designated by the board; or a doctorate in social work from an accredited university; (2)
deleted text begin postgraduatedeleted text end new text begin graduatenew text end courseworknew text begin from an accredited institution of higher learningnew text end ; or
(3) up to 90 continuing education hoursnew text begin , not to exceed 20 hours of independent study
as specified in section 148E.130, subdivision 5new text end . The continuing education must have a
course description available for public review and must include a posttest. Compliance
with this requirement must be documented on a form provided by the board. The board
may conduct audits of the information submitted in order to determine compliance with
the requirements of this section.

(c) An application which is not completed and signed, or which is not accompanied
by the correct fee, must be returned to the applicant, along with any fee submitted, and is
void.

(d) By submitting an application for licensure, an applicant authorizes the board to
investigate any information provided or requested in the application. The board may
request that the applicant provide additional information, verification, or documentation.

(e) Within one year of the time the board receives an application for licensure, the
applicant must meet all the requirements specified in paragraph (a) and must provide all of
the information requested by the board according to paragraph (d). If within one year the
applicant does not meet all the requirements, or does not provide all of the information
requested, the applicant is considered ineligible and the application for licensure must
be closed.

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (g), an applicant may not take more than three
times the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social
Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board. An applicant must
receive a passing score on the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the
Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the board
no later than 18 months after the first time the applicant failed the examination.

(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (f), the board may allow an applicant to take, for a
fourth or subsequent time, the clinical or equivalent examination administered by the
Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by the
board if the applicant:

(1) meets all requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (e) other than passing the
clinical or equivalent examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards
or a similar examination body designated by the board;

(2) provides to the board a description of the efforts the applicant has made to
improve the applicant's score and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the efforts
are likely to improve the score; and

(3) provides to the board letters of recommendation from two licensed social
workers attesting to the applicant's ability to practice social work competently and
ethically according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values.

(h) An individual must not practice social work until the individual passes the
examination and receives a social work license under this section or section 148E.060. If
the board has reason to believe that an applicant may be practicing social work without a
license, and the applicant has failed the clinical or equivalent examination administered
by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body designated by
the board, the board may notify the applicant's employer that the applicant is not licensed
as a social worker.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours
of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections
148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours must apply to supervised practice requirements in
effect as specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011,
must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Types of supervision.

Of the 100 hours of supervision required under
subdivision 1:

(1) 50 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i)
a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of
supervision via eye-to-eye electronic medianew text begin , while maintaining visual contactnew text end ; and

(2) 50 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group
supervision. The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic
medianew text begin , while maintaining visual contactnew text end . The supervision must not be provided by e-mail.
Group supervision is limited to six deleted text begin members not counting the supervisor or supervisorsdeleted text end new text begin
superviseesnew text end .

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Supervisor requirements.

The supervision required by subdivision 1 must
be provided by a supervisor whonew text begin meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120.
The supervision must be provided by anew text end :

(1) deleted text begin is adeleted text end licensed social worker who has completed the supervised practice
requirements;

(2) deleted text begin is adeleted text end licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent social worker, or
licensed independent clinical social worker; or

(3) new text begin supervisor who new text end meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120,
subdivision 2.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Supervisee requirements.

The supervisee must:

(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according
to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:

(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;

(ii) practice skills;

(iii) authorized scope of practice;

(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and

(v) ethical standards of practice;

(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and

(4) deleted text begin if the board audits the supervisee's supervised practice,deleted text end submit verification of
supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3new text begin , when a licensed social
worker applies for the renewal of a licensenew text end .

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

After completion of supervision requirements.

A licensed social worker
who fulfills the supervision requirements specified in deleted text begin subdivisions 1 to 5deleted text end new text begin this sectionnew text end is not
required to be supervised after completion of the supervision requirements.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.100, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

deleted text begin Attestationdeleted text end new text begin Verification of supervised practicenew text end .

The social worker and
the social worker's supervisor must deleted text begin attestdeleted text end new text begin submit verificationnew text end that the supervisee has met
or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to
section 148E.125, subdivision deleted text begin 2deleted text end new text begin 3new text end .

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision required after licensure.

After receiving a license
from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker
new text begin not engaged in clinical practice new text end must obtain at least 100 hours of supervision according to
the requirements of this section.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours
of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections
148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours shall apply to supervised practice requirements in
effect as specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011,
must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Types of supervision.

Of the 100 hours of supervision required under
subdivision 1:

(1) 50 hours must be provided though one-on-one supervision, including: (i)
a minimum of 25 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 25 hours of
supervision via eye-to-eye electronic medianew text begin , while maintaining visual contactnew text end ; and

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Supervisee requirements.

The supervisee must:

(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according
to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:

(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;

(ii) practice skills;

(iii) authorized scope of practice;

(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and

(v) ethical standards of practice;

(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and

(4) verify supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3, deleted text begin ifdeleted text end new text begin whennew text end :

(i) deleted text begin the board audits the supervisee's supervised practicedeleted text end new text begin a licensed graduate social
worker applies for the renewal of a licensenew text end ; or

(ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent social
worker license.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.105, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

deleted text begin Attestationdeleted text end new text begin Verification of supervised practicenew text end .

A social worker and the
social worker's supervisor must deleted text begin attestdeleted text end new text begin submit verificationnew text end that the supervisee has met
or has made progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to
section 148E.125, subdivision deleted text begin 2deleted text end new text begin 3new text end .

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision required after licensure.

After receiving a license
from the board as a licensed graduate social worker, a licensed graduate social worker
new text begin engaged in clinical practice new text end must obtain at least 200 hours of supervision according to
the requirements of this sectiondeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) a minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be
obtained during every 160 hours of practice until the licensed graduate social worker is
issued a licensed independent clinical social worker license;
new text end

new text begin (2) a minimum of 200 hours of supervision must be completed, in addition to all
other requirements according to sections 148E.115 to 148E.125, to be eligible to apply for
the licensed independent clinical social worker license; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the supervisee and supervisor are required to adjust the rate of supervision
obtained, based on the ratio of four hours of supervision during every 160 hours of
practice, to ensure compliance with the requirements in subdivision 2.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Practice requirements.

The supervision required by subdivision 1 must
be obtained deleted text begin during the first 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice authorized by
law. At leastdeleted text end new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) in no less than 4,000 hours and no more than 8,000 hours of postgraduate,
clinical social work practice authorized by law, including at least 1,800 hours of direct
clinical client contact; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a minimum of four hours and a maximum ofnew text end eight hours of supervision must be
obtained during every 160 hours of practice.

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivisions 1 and 2, the board shall approve hours
of supervised practice completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections
148D.100 to 148D.125. These hours shall apply to supervised practice requirements in
effect as specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained effective August 1, 2011,
must comply with the increased requirements specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 2, clause (1), direct clinical
client contact hours are (i) not required prior to August 1, 2011, and (ii) not required of
a licensed graduate social worker engaged in clinical practice with a licensed graduate
social worker license issue date prior to August 1, 2011.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Types of supervision.

Of the 200 hours of supervision required under
subdivision 1:

(1) 100 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including: (i)
a minimum of 50 hours of in-person supervision, and (ii) no more than 50 hours of
supervision via eye-to-eye electronic medianew text begin , while maintaining visual contactnew text end ; and

(2) 100 hours must be provided through: (i) one-on-one supervision, or (ii) group
supervision. The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic
medianew text begin , while maintaining visual contactnew text end . The supervision must not be provided by e-mail.
Group supervision is limited to six supervisees.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Supervisor requirements.

The supervision required by subdivision 1 must
be provided by a supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120.
The supervision must be providednew text begin by anew text end :

(1) deleted text begin by adeleted text end licensed independent clinical social worker; or

(2) deleted text begin by adeleted text end supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120,
subdivision 2.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Supervisee requirements.

The supervisee must:

(1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according
to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(2) receive supervision in the following content areas:

(i) development of professional values and responsibilities;

(ii) practice skills;

(iii) authorized scope of practice;

(iv) ensuring continuing competence; and

(v) ethical standards of practice;

(3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and

(4) verify supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3, deleted text begin ifdeleted text end new text begin whennew text end :

(i) deleted text begin the board audits the supervisee's supervised practicedeleted text end new text begin a licensed graduate social
worker applies for the renewal of a licensenew text end ; or

(ii) a licensed graduate social worker applies for a licensed independent clinical
social worker license.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Eligibility to apply for licensure as a licensed independent new text begin clinical
new text end social worker.

Upon completion of new text begin not less than new text end 4,000 hours new text begin and not more than 8,000
hours new text end of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical
client contact and 200 hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section,
a licensed graduate social worker is eligible to apply for a licensed independent clinical
social worker license under section 148E.115, subdivision 1.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.106, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

deleted text begin Attestationdeleted text end new text begin Verification of supervised practicenew text end .

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision required before licensure.

Before becoming licensed
as a licensed independent social worker, a person must have obtained at least 100 hours
of supervision during 4,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice required by law
according to the requirements of section 148E.105deleted text begin , subdivisions 3, 4, and 5deleted text end . At least four
hours of supervision must be obtained during every 160 hours of practice.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the board shall approve supervised practice hours
completed prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections 148D.100 to 148D.125.
These hours must apply to supervised practice requirements in effect as specified in this
section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained on or after August 1, 2011,
must comply with the increased requirements in this section.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Licensed independent social workers; clinical social work after
licensure.

After licensure, a licensed independent social worker must not engage in
clinical social work practice except under supervision by a licensed independent clinical
social worker new text begin who meets the requirements in section 148E.120, subdivision 1, new text end or an
alternate supervisor designated according to section 148E.120, subdivision 2.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Supervision; licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical
social work practice. new text end

new text begin (a) After receiving a license from the board as a licensed
independent social worker, a licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical social
work practice must obtain at least 200 hours of supervision according to the requirements
of this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) A minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be
obtained during every 160 hours of practice until the licensed independent social worker is
issued a licensed independent clinical social worker license.
new text end

new text begin (c) A minimum of 200 hours of supervision must be completed, in addition to all
other requirements according to sections 148E.115 to 148E.125, to be eligible to apply
for the licensed independent clinical social worker license.
new text end

new text begin (d) The supervisee and supervisor are required to adjust the rate of supervision
obtained based on the ratio of four hours of supervision during every 160 hours of practice
to ensure compliance with the requirements in subdivision 1a.
new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Practice requirements after licensure as licensed independent social
worker; clinical social work practice. new text end

new text begin (a) The supervision required by subdivision 5
must be obtained:
new text end

new text begin (1) in no less than 4,000 hours and no more than 8,000 hours of postgraduate clinical
social work practice authorized by law, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical
client contact; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a minimum of four hours and a maximum of eight hours of supervision must be
obtained during every 160 hours of practice.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clause (1), direct clinical client contact hours are
(i) not required prior to August 1, 2011, and (ii) not required of a licensed independent
social worker engaged in clinical practice with a licensed independent social worker
license issue date prior to August 1, 2011.
new text end

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Supervision; clinical social work practice after licensure as licensed
independent social worker. new text end

new text begin Of the 200 hours of supervision required under subdivision 5:
new text end

new text begin (1) 100 hours must be provided through one-on-one supervision, including:
new text end

new text begin (i) a minimum of 50 hours of in-person supervision; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) no more than 50 hours of supervision via eye-to-eye electronic media, while
maintaining visual contact; and
new text end

new text begin (2) 100 hours must be provided through:
new text end

new text begin (i) one-on-one supervision; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) group supervision.
new text end

new text begin The supervision may be in person, by telephone, or via eye-to-eye electronic media, while
maintaining visual contact. The supervision must not be provided by e-mail. Group
supervision is limited to six supervisees.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Supervision; clinical social work practice after licensure. new text end

new text begin The
supervision required by subdivision 5 must be provided by a supervisor who meets the
requirements specified in section 148E.120. The supervision must be provided by a:
new text end

new text begin (1) licensed independent clinical social worker; or
new text end

new text begin (2) supervisor who meets the requirements specified in section 148E.120,
subdivision 2.
new text end

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Supervisee requirements; clinical social work practice after licensure.
new text end

new text begin The supervisee must:
new text end

new text begin (1) to the satisfaction of the supervisor, practice competently and ethically according
to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;
new text end

new text begin (2) receive supervision in the following content areas:
new text end

new text begin (i) development of professional values and responsibilities;
new text end

new text begin (ii) practice skills;
new text end

new text begin (iii) authorized scope of practice;
new text end

new text begin (iv) ensuring continuing competence; and
new text end

new text begin (v) ethical standards of practice;
new text end

new text begin (3) submit a supervision plan according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1; and
new text end

new text begin (4) verify supervised practice according to section 148E.125, subdivision 3, when:
new text end

new text begin (i) a licensed independent social worker applies for the renewal of a license; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) a licensed independent social worker applies for a licensed independent clinical
social worker license.
new text end

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Limit on practice of clinical social work. new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in
paragraph (b), a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical social
work practice under supervision for more than 8,000 hours. In order to practice clinical
social work for more than 8,000 hours, a licensed independent social worker must obtain a
licensed independent clinical social worker license.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), the board may grant a
licensed independent social worker permission to engage in clinical social work practice
for more than 8,000 hours if the licensed independent social worker petitions the board
and demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that for reasons of personal hardship the
licensed independent social worker should be granted an extension to continue practicing
clinical social work under supervision for up to an additional 2,000 hours.
new text end

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Eligibility for licensure; licensed independent clinical social worker.
new text end

new text begin Upon completion of not less than 4,000 hours and not more than 8,000 hours of clinical
social work practice, including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical client contact and 200
hours of supervision according to the requirements of this section, a licensed independent
social worker is eligible to apply for a licensed independent clinical social worker license
under section 148E.115, subdivision 1.
new text end

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.110, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Verification of supervised practice. new text end

new text begin A social worker and the social
worker's supervisor must submit verification that the supervisee has met or has made
progress on meeting the applicable supervision requirements according to section
148E.125, subdivision 3.
new text end

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.115, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision deleted text begin requireddeleted text end before licensurenew text begin ; licensed independent
clinical social workernew text end .

Before becoming licensed as a licensed independent clinical social
worker, a person must have obtained at least 200 hours of supervision deleted text begin duringdeleted text end new text begin at the rate
of a minimum of four and a maximum of eight hours of supervision for every 160 hours
of practice, in not less thannew text end 4,000 hours new text begin and not more than 8,000 hours new text end of postgraduate
clinical practice required by lawnew text begin , including at least 1,800 hours of direct clinical client
contact,new text end according to the requirements of section 148E.106.

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.115, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding subdivisions 1 and 2, applicants and licensees who have completed hours
of supervised practice prior to August 1, 2011, which comply with sections 148D.100 to
148D.125, may have that supervised practice applied to the licensing requirement.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any additional hours of supervised practice obtained on or after August 1, 2011,
must comply with the increased requirements in this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding subdivision 1, in order to qualify for the licensed independent
clinical social work license, direct clinical client contact hours are:
new text end

new text begin (1) not required prior to August 1, 2011; and
new text end

new text begin (2) not required of either a licensed graduate social worker or a licensed independent
social worker engaged in clinical practice with a license issued prior to August 1, 2011.
new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.120, is amended to read:

148E.120 REQUIREMENTS OF SUPERVISORS.

Subdivision 1.

Supervisors licensed as social workers.

(a) Except as provided
in paragraph deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end , to be eligible to provide supervision under this section, a social
worker must:

(1) deleted text begin have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice. If
the person is providing clinical supervision, the 2,000 hours must include 1,000 hours of
experience in clinical practice;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end have completed 30 hours of training in supervision through coursework from
an accredited college or university, or through continuing education in compliance with
sections 148E.130 to 148E.170;

deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end be competent in the activities being supervised; and

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end attest, on a form provided by the board, that the social worker has met the
applicable requirements specified in this section and sections 148E.100 to 148E.115. The
board may audit the information provided to determine compliance with the requirements
of this section.

new text begin (b) A licensed independent clinical social worker providing clinical licensing
supervision to a licensed graduate social worker or a licensed independent social worker
must have at least 2,000 hours of experience in authorized social work practice, including
1,000 hours of experience in clinical practice after obtaining a licensed independent
clinical social worker license.
new text end

new text begin (c) A licensed social worker, licensed graduate social worker, licensed independent
social worker, or licensed independent clinical social worker providing nonclinical
licensing supervision must have completed the supervised practice requirements specified
in section 148E.100, 148E.105, 148E.106, 148E.110, or 148E.115, as applicable.
new text end

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end If the board determines that supervision is not obtainable from an individual
meeting the requirements specified in paragraph (a), the board may approve an alternate
supervisor according to subdivision 2.

Subd. 2.

Alternate supervisors.

(a) The board may approve an alternate supervisor
if:

(1) the board determines that supervision is not obtainable according to paragraph
(b);

(2) the licensee requests in the supervision plan submitted according to section
148E.125, subdivision 1, that an alternate supervisor conduct the supervision;

(3) the licensee describes the proposed supervision and the name and qualifications
of the proposed alternate supervisor; and

(4) the requirements of paragraph (d) are met.

(b) The board may determine that supervision is not obtainable if:

(1) the licensee provides documentation as an attachment to the supervision plan
submitted according to section 148E.125, subdivision 1, that the licensee has conducted a
thorough search for a supervisor meeting the applicable licensure requirements specified
in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115;

(2) the licensee demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the search was
unsuccessful; and

(3) the licensee describes the extent of the search and the names and locations of
the persons and organizations contacted.

(c) The requirements specified in paragraph (b) do not apply to obtaining new text begin licensing
new text end supervision for deleted text begin clinicaldeleted text end new text begin social worknew text end practice if the board determines that there are five or
fewer deleted text begin licensed independent clinical social workersdeleted text end new text begin supervisors meeting the applicable
licensure requirements in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115new text end in the county where the licensee
practices social work.

(d) An alternate supervisor must:

(1) be an unlicensed social worker who is employed in, and provides the supervision
in, a setting exempt from licensure by section 148E.065, and who has qualifications
equivalent to the applicable requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115;

(2) be a social worker engaged in authorized practice in Iowa, Manitoba, North
Dakota, Ontario, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, and has the qualifications equivalent to the
applicable requirements specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.115; or

(3) be a licensed marriage and family therapist or a mental health professional
as established by section 245.462, subdivision 18, or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an
equivalent mental health professional, as determined by the board, who is licensed or
credentialed by a state, territorial, provincial, or foreign licensing agency.

new text begin (e) new text end In order to qualify to provide clinical supervision of a licensed graduate social
worker or licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical practice, the alternate
supervisor must be a mental health professional as established by section 245.462,
subdivision 18, or 245.4871, subdivision 27, or an equivalent mental health professional,
as determined by the board, who is licensed or credentialed by a state, territorial,
provincial, or foreign licensing agency.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.125, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Supervision plan.

(a) A social worker must submit, on a form
provided by the board, a supervision plan for meeting the supervision requirements
specified in sections 148E.100 to 148E.120.

(c) For failure to submit the supervision plan within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days after beginning a
social work practice position, a licensee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in
section 148E.180 when the licensee applies for license renewal.

(d) A license renewal application submitted according to paragraph (a) must not be
approved unless the board has received a supervision plan.

(e) The supervision plan must include the following:

(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is
being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;

(2) the name and qualifications of the person providing the supervision;

(3) the number of hours of one-on-one in-person supervision and the number and
type of additional hours of supervision to be completed by the supervisee;

(4) the supervisee's position description;

(5) a brief description of the supervision the supervisee will receive in the following
content areas:

(i) clinical practice, if applicable;

(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(iii) practice methods;

(iv) authorized scope of practice;

(v) ensuring continuing competence; and

(vi) ethical standards of practice; and

(6) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work
practice, addressing:

(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;

(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and

(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic
instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.

(f) The board must receive a revised supervision plan within deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days of any
of the following changes:

(1) the supervisee has a new supervisor;

(2) the supervisee begins a new social work position;

(3) the scope or content of the supervisee's social work practice changes substantially;

(4) the number of practice or supervision hours changes substantially; or

(5) the type of supervision changes as supervision is described in section 148E.100,
subdivision 3, or 148E.105, subdivision 3, or as required in section 148E.115.

(g) For failure to submit a revised supervision plan as required in paragraph (f), a
supervisee must pay the supervision plan late fee specified in section 148E.180, when
the supervisee applies for license renewal.

(h) The board must approve the supervisor and the supervision plan.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.125, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Verification of supervised practice.

(a) deleted text begin In addition to receiving the
attestation required under subdivision 2,deleted text end The board must receive verification of supervised
practice deleted text begin ifdeleted text end new text begin whennew text end :

(1) the deleted text begin board audits the supervision of a superviseedeleted text end new text begin licensee submits the license
renewal application formnew text end ; or

(2) an applicant applies for a license as a licensed independent social worker or as a
licensed independent clinical social worker.

(b) When verification of supervised practice is required according to paragraph (a),
the board must receive from the supervisor the following information on a form provided
by the board:

(1) the name of the supervisee, the name of the agency in which the supervisee is
being supervised, and the supervisee's position title;

(2) the name and qualifications of the supervisor;

(3) the number of hours and dates of each type of supervision completed;

(4) the supervisee's position description;

(5) a declaration that the supervisee has not engaged in conduct in violation of the
standards of practice specified in sections 148E.195 to 148E.240;

(6) a declaration that the supervisee has practiced ethically and competently
according to professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(7) a list of the content areas in which the supervisee has received supervision,
including the following:

(i) clinical practice, if applicable;

(ii) development of professional social work knowledge, skills, and values;

(iii) practice methods;

(iv) authorized scope of practice;

(v) ensuring continuing competence; and

(vi) ethical standards of practice; and

(8) if applicable, a detailed description of the supervisee's clinical social work
practice, addressing:

(i) the client population, the range of presenting issues, and the diagnoses;

(ii) the clinical modalities that were utilized; and

(iii) the process utilized for determining clinical diagnoses, including the diagnostic
instruments used and the role of the supervisee in the diagnostic process.

(c) The information provided on the verification form must demonstrate to the board's
satisfaction that the supervisee has met the applicable supervised practice requirements.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Increased clock hours required effective August 1, 2011. new text end

new text begin (a)
Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 8, the clock hours specified in
subdivisions 1 and 4 to 6 apply to all new licenses issued effective August 1, 2011, under
section 148E.055.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any licensee issued a license prior to August 1, 2011, under section 148D.055
must comply with the increased clock hours in subdivisions 1 and 4 to 6, and must
document the clock hours at the first two-year renewal term after August 1, 2011.
new text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Ethics requirement.

At least two of the clock hours required under
subdivision 1 must be in social work ethicsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin , including at least one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) the history and evolution of values and ethics in social work;
new text end

new text begin (2) ethics theories;
new text end

new text begin (3) professional standards of social work practice, as specified in the ethical codes of
the National Association of Social Workers, the Association of Canadian Social Workers,
the Clinical Social Work Federation, and the Council on Social Work Education;
new text end

new text begin (4) the legal requirements and other considerations for each jurisdiction that
registers, certifies, or licenses social workers; or
new text end

new text begin (5) the ethical decision-making process.
new text end

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.130, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Independent study.

Independent study must not consist of more than deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin
15new text end clock hours of continuing education per renewal term. Independent study must be for
publication, public presentation, or professional development. Independent study includes,
but is not limited to, electronic study. For purposes of subdivision deleted text begin 6deleted text end new text begin 4new text end , independent study
includes consultation deleted text begin with an experienced supervisor regarding the practice of supervisiondeleted text end new text begin
or training regarding supervision with a licensed professional who has demonstrated
supervisory skillsnew text end .

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148E.165, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Records retention; licensees.

For one year following the expiration
date of a license, the licensee must maintain documentation of clock hours earned during
the previous renewal term. The documentation must include the following:

(1) for educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a
conference, a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor
giving the following information:

(i) the name of the sponsor or presenter of the program;

(ii) the title of the workshop or seminar;

(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and

(iv) the number of clock hours completed;

(2) for academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, a copy of a
transcript giving the following information:

(i) the name of the institution offering the course;

(ii) the title of the course;

(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the course; and

(iv) the number of credits completed;

(3) for staff training offered by public or private employers, a copy of the certificate
of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information:

(i) the name of the employer;

(ii) the title of the staff training;

(iii) the dates the licensee participated in the program; and

(iv) the number of clock hours completed; and

(4) for independent study, including electronic study,new text begin or consultation or training
regarding supervision,new text end a written summary of the deleted text begin studydeleted text end new text begin activitynew text end conducted, including the
following information:

(i) the topics deleted text begin studieddeleted text end new text begin coverednew text end ;

(ii) a description of the applicability of the deleted text begin studydeleted text end new text begin activitynew text end to the licensee's authorized
scope of practice;

(iii) the titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the
organization offering the deleted text begin studydeleted text end new text begin activity, or the name and title of the licensed professional
consulted regarding supervisionnew text end ;

(iv) the dates the licensee conducted the deleted text begin studydeleted text end new text begin activitynew text end ; and

(v) the number of clock hours the licensee conducted the deleted text begin studydeleted text end new text begin activitynew text end .

Sec. 48. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148E.106, subdivision 6; and 148E.125,
subdivision 2, new text end new text begin are repealed August 1, 2011.
new text end

Sec. 49. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Sections 1 to 47 are effective August 1, 2011.
new text end

SF 1154

Bill Text Versions

Current Version - 1st Engrossment

ARTICLE 1

AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT LICENSING STATUTE

Section 1.

new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Clinical supervision. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin Subd. 6b. new text end

new text begin Graduate degree. new text end

Sec. 3.

Subd. 9.

Practice of social work.

Sec. 4.

Subd. 15.

Supervisee.

Sec. 5.

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Supervisor. new text end

Sec. 6.

Subd. 2.

Qualifications of board members.

Sec. 7.

Subd. 3.

Officers.

Sec. 8.

Subd. 6.

Evaluation by supervisor.

Sec. 9.

Subd. 8.

Disciplinary or other action.

Sec. 10.

Subd. 2.

Practice requirements.

Sec. 11.

Subd. 2.

Evaluation.

Sec. 12.

Subdivision 1.

Supervision plan.

Sec. 13.

Subd. 3.

Verification of supervised practice.

Sec. 14. new text begin REPEALER.new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.new text end

ARTICLE 2

LICENSING STATUTE EFFECTIVE 2011

Section 1.

new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Client system. new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Direct clinical client contact. new text end

Sec. 3.

Subd. 11.

Practice of social work.

Sec. 4.

Subd. 17.

Supervisee.

Sec. 5.

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin Supervisor. new text end

Sec. 6.

Subd. 2.

Qualifications of board members.

Sec. 7.

Subd. 3.

Officers.

Sec. 8.

Subd. 5.

Licensure by examination; licensed independent clinical social worker.

Sec. 9.

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Supervised practice obtained prior to August 1, 2011. new text end

Sec. 10.

Subd. 3.

Types of supervision.

Sec. 11.

Subd. 4.

Sec. 14. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

Eligibility to apply for licensure as a licensed independent new text begin clinical
new text end social worker.

Licensed independent social workers; clinical social work after
licensure.

new text begin Supervision; licensed independent social worker engaged in clinical
social work practice. new text end

new text begin Practice requirements after licensure as licensed independent social
worker; clinical social work practice. new text end

new text begin Supervision; clinical social work practice after licensure as licensed
independent social worker. new text end