Minnesota Statutes 148E.050 – Licensing; Scope of Practice
Subdivision 1.Requirements.
The practice of social work must comply with the requirements of subdivision 2, 3, 4, or 5.
Subd. 2.Licensed social worker.
A licensed social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed social worker must not engage in clinical practice.
Subd. 3.Licensed graduate social worker.
A licensed graduate social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed graduate social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section 148E.120.
Subd. 4.Licensed independent social worker.
A licensed independent social worker may engage in social work practice except that a licensed independent social worker must not engage in clinical practice except under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker or an alternate supervisor according to section 148E.120.
Subd. 5.Licensed independent clinical social worker.
A licensed independent clinical social worker may engage in social work practice, including clinical practice.