§30-30-11. Scope of Practice for a Licensed Certified Social Worker

WV Code § 30-30-11 (2019) (N/A)
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A licensed certified social worker may:

(1) Perform all duties within the scope of practice of a licensed graduate social worker and licensed social worker;

(2) Apply social work theory and methods to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological dysfunction, disability or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders and developmental disabilities; and

(3) Determine behavioral health diagnosis, using diagnostic taxonomies commonly accepted across disciplines among behavioral health professionals.