Nebraska Statutes 38-2129. Provisional certification as master social worker; qualifications; application; expiration
(1) A person who needs to obtain the required three thousand hours of supervised experience in social work as specified in section 38-2128 to qualify for certification as a master social worker shall obtain a provisional certification as a master social worker. To qualify for a provisional certification as a master social worker, such person shall:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-2129
- Approved educational program: includes a program of education and training accredited by:
(a) The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. See Nebraska Statutes 38-2104
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Person shall: include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(a) Have a doctorate or master’s degree in social work from an approved educational program; and
(b) Apply prior to earning the three thousand hours of supervised experience.
(2) A provisional master social worker certification shall expire upon receipt of certification as a master social worker or five years after the date of issuance, whichever comes first.
(3) A person who holds a provisional certification as a master social worker shall inform all clients that he or she holds a provisional certification and is practicing social work under supervision and shall identify the supervisor. Failure to make such disclosure is a ground for discipline as set forth in section 38-2139.