In accordance with the definition of the practice of social work, there shall be limitations on the scope of the practice of social work as follows:

(1) The “licensed bachelor social worker” or “L.B.S.W.” may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (4) of the definition of the practice of social work in § 467E-1 in an agency setting under supervision;
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 467E-1.5

  • Practice of social work: means applying the formal knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values that are used to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions, and helping individuals, couples, families, groups, and community organizations enhance or restore their capacities for personal and social functioning while preventing and controlling social problems. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 467E-1
(2) The “licensed social worker” or “L.S.W.” may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (7) of the definition of the practice of social work in § 467E-1; and
(3) The “licensed clinical social worker” or “L.C.S.W.” may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (8) of the definition of the practice of social work in § 467E-1.

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