(a) Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a license authorizes the licensee to practice social work while the license is in effect. (b) A licensed social worker may practice social work only within the scope of the specific category of license issued by the Board. (c) (1) A licensed bachelor social worker may not: (i) Engage in independent practice unless the licensed bachelor social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19-302(f) of this subtitle; (ii) Make a clinical diagnosis of a behavioral health or emotional disorder; (iii) Provide psychotherapy; or (iv) Engage in private practice. (2) A licensed master social worker may not: (i) Engage in independent practice unless the licensed master social worker is approved by the Board to engage in independent practice in accordance with § 19-302(f) of this subtitle; (ii) Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; (iii) Diagnose a behavioral health disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; or (iv) Engage in private practice. (3) A licensed certified social worker may not: (i) Treat behavioral health or emotional disorders or provide psychotherapy without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; (ii) Diagnose a mental disorder without the supervision of a licensed certified social worker-clinical; or (iii) Engage in private practice.
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