1. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting an individual who has successfully completed a bachelor's degree in social work, a master's degree in social work, or a doctorate degree in social work through a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education from engaging in non-clinical practice; provided, that no such persons shall represent by title or description of services that they are social workers.

2. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term "non-clinical practice" means competencies and activities commonly included in a social work education program that do not involve clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment of mental health conditions, including:

   1. (1) Non-clinical case management, including coordinating social services, conducting non-clinical assessments of service needs, and facilitating client access to resources;
   2. (2) Community organization, including public education campaigns, information dissemination, and connecting individuals with social services;
   3. (3) Advocacy, including advocating for clients and communities, advocating for policy changes, and representing clients' policy interests; and
   4. (4) Administrative tasks, including handling client documentation, record-keeping, and program coordination.

History

Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 804a

July 19, 2024, D.C. Law 25-191, § 101(iii)