Statute 65-6319: Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
by certain licensed social workers
authorized.
The following licensed social workers may diagnose
and treat mental disorders
specified in the edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders of the American psychiatric association designated by the board by
rules and regulations:
(a) A licensed specialist clinical social worker,
and (b) a
licensed
master social worker who engages in the
practice of social work only under the direction of a licensed specialist
clinical social worker, a licensed psychologist, a person licensed to practice
medicine and surgery or a person licensed to provide mental health services as
an independent practitioner and whose licensure allows for the diagnosis and
treatment of mental disorders.
When a client has symptoms of a mental disorder, a licensed master social
worker shall consult with the client's primary care physician or psychiatrist
to determine if there may be a medical condition or medication that may be
causing or contributing to the client's symptoms of a mental disorder. A client
may request in writing that such consultation be waived and such request shall
be made a part of the client's record. A licensed master social worker may
continue to evaluate and treat the client until such time that the medical
consultation is obtained or waived.
History: L. 1994, ch. 164, § 1;
L. 1997, ch. 142, § 7;
L. 1999, ch. 117, § 16; July 1, 2000.