225 ILCS 20/ Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. - Illinois Statutes

    (225 ILCS 20/1)(from Ch. 111, par. 6351)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 1. Declaration of public policy. The purpose of this Act is to protect and to benefit the public by setting standards of qualifications, education, training and experience for those who seek to engage in the independent practice of clinical social work and in the practice of social work and to promote high standards of professional performance for those engaged in the independent practice of clinical social work and in the practice of social work in the State of Illinois. Such practice is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and should be subject to regulation in the public interest.
(Source: P.A. 85‑1131.)

    (225 ILCS 20/2)(from Ch. 111, par. 6352)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 2. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act.
(Source: P.A. 85‑1131; 86‑1475.)

    (225 ILCS 20/3)(from Ch. 111, par. 6353)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 3. Definitions: The following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
    1. "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
    2. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
    3. "Board" means the Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board.
    4. "Licensed Clinical Social Worker" means a person who holds a license authorizing the independent practice of clinical social work in Illinois under the auspices of an employer or in private practice or under the auspices of public human service agencies or private, nonprofit agencies providing publicly sponsored human services.
    5. "Clinical social work practice" means the providing of mental health services for the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders in individuals, families and groups based on knowledge and theory of professionally accepted theoretical structures, including, but not limited to, psychosocial development, behavior, psychopathology, unconscious motivation, interpersonal relationships, and environmental stress.
    6. "Treatment procedures" means among other things, individual, marital, family and group psychotherapy.
    7. "Independent practice of clinical social work" means the application of clinical social work knowledge and skills by a licensed clinical social worker who regulates and is responsible for her or his own practice or treatment procedures.
    8. "License" means that which is required to practice clinical social work or social work under this Act, the qualifications for which include specific education, acceptable experience and examination requirements.
    9. "Licensed social worker" means a person who holds a license authorizing the practice of social work, which includes social services to individuals, groups or communities in any one or more of the fields of social casework, social group work, community organization for social welfare, social work research, social welfare administration or social work education. Social casework and social group work may also include clinical social work, as long as it is not conducted in an independent practice, as defined in this Section.
    10. "Address of record" means the address recorded by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application file or license file, as maintained by the Department's licensure maintenance unit.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/4)(from Ch. 111, par. 6354)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 4. Exemptions.
    1. This Act does not prohibit any of the following:
        (a) Any persons legally regulated in this State

under any other Act from engaging in the practice for which they are authorized, provided that they do not represent themselves by any title as being engaged in the independent practice of clinical social work or the practice of social work as defined in this Act, nor does it prohibit the practice of nonregulated professions whose practitioners are engaged in the delivery of human services, provided such practitioners do not represent themselves as or use the title of clinical social worker or social worker.

(b) The practice of clinical social work or social

work by a person who is employed by the United States government or by the State of Illinois, unit of local government or any bureau, division or agency thereof while in the discharge of the employee's official duties. Clinical social workers employed by the State of Illinois who are hired after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1994 shall hold a valid license, issued by this State, to practice as a licensed clinical social worker, except for those clinical social workers employed by the State who obtain their positions through promotion.

(c) The practice of a student pursuing a course of

professional education under the terms of this Act, if these activities and services constitute a part of such student's supervised course of study.

2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to apply to any person engaged in the bona fide practice of religious ministry provided the person does not hold himself out to be engaged in the independent practice of clinical social work or the practice of social work.     3. This Act does not prohibit a person serving as a volunteer so long as no representation prohibited by this Section is made.     4. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to require any hospital, clinic, home health agency, hospice, or other entity which provides health care to employ or to contract with a licensed clinical social worker to provide clinical social work practice or the independent practice of clinical social work as described in this Act. (Source: P.A. 88‑620, eff. 1‑1‑95.)

    (225 ILCS 20/5)(from Ch. 111, par. 6355)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 5. Powers and duties of the Department.
    1. The Department shall exercise the powers and duties as set forth in this Act.
    2. The Secretary shall promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for the administration and enforcement thereof, and shall prescribe forms which shall be issued in connection therewith.
    3. In addition, the Department shall:
        (a) Establish rules for determining approved

undergraduate and graduate social work degree programs and prepare and maintain a list of colleges and universities offering such approved programs whose graduates, if they otherwise meet the requirements of this Act, are eligible to apply for a license.

(b) Promulgate rules, as may be necessary, for the

administration of this Act and to carry out the purposes thereof and to adopt the methods of examination of candidates and to provide for the issuance of licenses authorizing the independent practice of clinical social work or the practice of social work.

(c) Authorize examinations to ascertain the

qualifications and fitness of candidates for a license to engage in the independent practice of clinical social work and in the practice of social work, and to determine the qualifications of applicants from other jurisdictions to practice in Illinois.

(d) Maintain rosters of the names and addresses of

all licensees, and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked or denied renewal for cause within the previous calendar year. These rosters shall be available upon written request and payment of the required fee.

(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/6)(from Ch. 111, par. 6356)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 6. Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board.
    (1) The Secretary shall appoint a Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board consisting of 9 persons who shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary. The Board shall be composed of 6 licensed clinical social workers, one of whom shall be employed in a public human service agency, one of whom shall be a certified school social worker, one of whom shall be employed in the private not‑for‑profit sector and one of whom shall serve as the chairperson, two licensed social workers, and one member of the public who is not regulated under this Act or a similar Act and who clearly represents consumer interests.
    (2) Members shall serve for a term of 4 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member shall be reappointed if such reappointment would cause that person's service on the Board to be longer than 8 successive years. Appointments to fill vacancies for the unexpired portion of a vacated term shall be made in the same manner as original appointments.
    (3) The membership of the Board should represent racial and cultural diversity and reasonably reflect representation from different geographic areas of Illinois.
    (4) The Secretary may terminate the appointment of any member for cause.
    (5) The Secretary shall consider the recommendation of the Board on all matters and questions relating to this Act.
    (6) The Board is charged with the duties and responsibilities of recommending to the Secretary the adoption of all policies, procedures and rules which may be required or deemed advisable in order to perform the duties and functions conferred on the Board, the Secretary and the Department to carry out the provisions of this Act.
    (7) The Board may make recommendations on all matters relating to continuing education including the number of hours necessary for license renewal, waivers for those unable to meet such requirements and acceptable course content. Such recommendations shall not impose an undue burden on the Department or an unreasonable restriction on those seeking license renewal.
    (8) The Board shall annually elect one of its members as chairperson and one as vice chairperson.
    (9) Members of the Board shall be reimbursed for all authorized legitimate and necessary expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the Board.
    (10) A majority of the Board members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to perform all of the duties of the Board.
    (11) Members of the Board shall have no liability in an action based upon a disciplinary proceeding or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/7)(from Ch. 111, par. 6357)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 7. Applications for original license. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department on forms prescribed by the Department and accompanied by the required fee which shall not be refundable. All applications shall contain such information which, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license as a licensed clinical social worker or as a licensed social worker.
    A license to practice shall not be denied an applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed, national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
    Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
(Source: P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/7.3)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 7.3. Change of address. An applicant or licensee must inform the Department of any change of address, and such changes must be made either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department's licensure maintenance unit.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/7.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 7.5. Social Security Number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's Social Security Number.
(Source: P.A. 90‑144, eff. 7‑23‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/8)(from Ch. 111, par. 6358)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 8. Examination.
    (1) The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants at such times and places as it may determine. Each examination shall be of a character to fairly test the competence and qualifications of the applicants to practice as a licensed clinical social worker or as a licensed social worker.
    (2) Applicants for examination shall pay, either to the Department or to the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of determining the applicant's eligibility and of providing the examination. Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date at the time and place specified after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service shall result in forfeiture of the examination fee.
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    (4) The Department may employ consultants for the purpose of preparing and conducting examinations.
    (5) An applicant has one year from the date of notification of successful completion of the examination to apply to the Department for a license. If an applicant fails to apply within one year, the examination scores shall be void and the applicant shall be required to take and pass the examination again unless licensed in another jurisdiction of the United States within one year of passing the examination.
(Source: P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

(225 ILCS 20/8.1) (from Ch. 111, par. 6358.1)     Sec. 8.1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 86‑1007. Repealed by P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/9)(from Ch. 111, par. 6359)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 9. Qualification for clinical social worker license. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a clinical social worker and the Department shall issue a license authorizing the independent practice of clinical social work to an applicant who:
    (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
    (2) is of good moral character. In determining good moral character, the Department may take into consideration whether the applicant was engaged in conduct or actions that would constitute grounds for discipline under this Act;
    (3) (A) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the

Department that subsequent to securing a master's degree in social work from an approved program the applicant has successfully completed at least 3,000 hours of satisfactory, supervised clinical professional experience; or

(B) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the

Department that such applicant has received a doctor's degree in social work from an approved program and has completed at least 2,000 hours of satisfactory, supervised clinical professional experience subsequent to the degree;

(4) has passed the examination for the practice of clinical social work as authorized by the Department; and     (5) has paid the required fees. (Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/9A)(from Ch. 111, par. 6359A)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 9A. Qualifications for license as licensed social worker. A person shall be qualified to be licensed as a licensed social worker and the Department shall issue a license authorizing the practice of social work to an applicant who:
    (1) has applied in writing on the prescribed form;
    (2) is of good moral character, as defined in subsection (2) of Section 9;
    (3)  (a) has a degree from a graduate program of social

work approved by the Department; or

(b) has a degree in social work from an

undergraduate program approved by the Department and has successfully completed at least 3 years of supervised professional experience subsequent to obtaining the degree as established by rule. If no supervision by a licensed social worker or a licensed clinical social worker is available, then supervised professional experience may include supervision by other appropriate disciplines as defined by rule;

(4) has passed the examination for the practice of social work as a licensed social worker as authorized by the Department; and     (5) has paid the required fees. (Source: P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97; 91‑357, eff. 7‑29‑99.)

    (225 ILCS 20/9.5)
    Sec. 9.5. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 92‑254, eff. 1‑1‑02. Repealed internally, eff. 1‑1‑05.)

    (225 ILCS 20/10)(from Ch. 111, par. 6360)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 10. License restrictions and limitations.
    (a) No person shall, without a license as a social worker issued by the Department: (i) in any manner hold himself or herself out to the public as a social worker under this Act; (ii) use the title "social worker" or "licensed social worker"; or (iii) offer to render to individuals, corporations, or the public social work services if the words "social work" or "licensed social worker" are used to describe the person offering to render or rendering the services or to describe the services rendered or offered to be rendered.
    (b) No person shall, without a license as a clinical social worker issued by the Department: (i) in any manner hold himself or herself out to the public as a clinical social worker or licensed clinical social worker under this Act; (ii) use the title "clinical social worker" or "licensed clinical social worker"; or (iii) offer to render to individuals, corporations, or the public clinical social work services if the words "licensed clinical social worker" or "clinical social work" are used to describe the person to render or rendering the services or to describe the services rendered or offered to be rendered.
    (c) Licensed social workers may not engage in independent practice of clinical social work without a clinical social worker license. In independent practice, a licensed social worker shall practice at all times under the order, control, and full professional responsibility of a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed clinical psychologist, or a psychiatrist, as defined in Section 1‑121 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
    (d) No association or partnership shall be granted a license unless every member, partner, and employee of the association or partnership, who practices social work or clinical social work, or who renders social work or clinical social work services, holds a current license issued under this Act. No license shall be issued to a corporation, the stated purpose of which includes or that practices or holds itself out as available to practice social work or clinical social work unless it is organized under the Professional Service Corporation Act.
(Source: P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/10.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 10.5. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty.
    (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a clinical social worker or social worker without being licensed or exempt under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense, as determined by the Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee.
    (b) The Department may investigate any actual, alleged, or suspected unlicensed activity.
    (c) The civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and execution had thereon in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/11)(from Ch. 111, par. 6361)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 11. Licenses; renewal; restoration; person in military service; inactive status.
    (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The licensee may renew a license during the 60‑day period preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee and by demonstrating compliance with any continuing education requirements. The Department shall adopt rules establishing minimum requirements of continuing education and means for verification of the completion of the continuing education requirements. The Department may, by rule, specify circumstances under which the continuing education requirements may be waived.
    (b) Any person who has permitted a license to expire or who has a license on inactive status may have it restored by submitting an application to the Department and filing proof of fitness, as defined by rule, to have the license restored, including, if appropriate, evidence which is satisfactory to the Department certifying the active practice of clinical social work or social work in another jurisdiction and by paying the required fee.
    (b‑5) If the person has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction which is satisfactory to the Department, the Department shall determine the person's fitness to resume active status. The Department may also require the person to complete a specific period of evaluated clinical social work or social work experience and may require successful completion of an examination.
    (b‑7) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any person whose license expired while on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, while called into service or training with the State Militia or in training or education under the supervision of the United States government prior to induction into the military service may have his or her license restored without paying any renewal fees if, within 2 years after the honorable termination of that service, training or education, except under conditions other than honorable, the Department is furnished with satisfactory evidence that the person has been so engaged and that the service, training or education has been so terminated.
    (c) A license to practice shall not be denied any applicant because of the applicant's race, religion, creed, national origin, political beliefs or activities, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical impairment.
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    (e) (Blank).
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    (g) The Department shall indicate on each license the academic degree of the licensee.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

(225 ILCS 20/12) (from Ch. 111, par. 6362)     Sec. 12. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 85‑1440. Repealed by P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/12.5)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 12.5. Endorsement. The Department may issue a license as a clinical social worker or as a social worker, without the required examination, to an applicant licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction if the requirements for licensure in that jurisdiction are, on the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements of this Act or to any person who, at the time of his or her licensure, possessed individual qualifications that were substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State. An applicant under this Section shall pay the required fees.
(Source: P.A. 95‑687, eff. 10‑23‑07.)

    (225 ILCS 20/13)(from Ch. 111, par. 6363)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 13. Fees.
    (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to fees for original licensure, renewal, and restoration, shall be set by rule. The fees shall not be refundable.
    (b) Applicants for examination shall be required to pay, either to the Department or the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of initial screening to determine eligibility and providing the examination. Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee.
(Source: P.A. 90‑150, eff. 12‑30‑97.)

    (225 ILCS 20/13.1)
    (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
    Sec. 13.1. Deposit of fees and fines. All of the fees and fines collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund.
(Source: P.A. 88‑91; 88‑683, eff. 1‑24‑95.)

    (225 ILCS 20/14)(from Ch. 111, par. 6364)
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