(a) An individual licensed as a master social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may: (1) Practice clinical social work under professional supervision; and (2) offer a mental health diagnosis provided such diagnosis is offered in consultation with a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378, a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 383, a marital and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 383a, a professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 383c or a clinical social worker licensed pursuant to this chapter. A licensed master social worker may not engage in independent practice.(b) An individual licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to section 20-195n may practice clinical social work. A licensed clinical social worker may perform all functions of a licensed master social worker and, in addition, may engage in independent practice.(P.A. 10-38, S. 2; P.A. 19-164, S. 2.)History: P.A. 19-164 amended Subsec. (a) by deleting reference to exception in Sec. 20-195q(c).
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 20-195s
Connecticut Title 20 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_383b.htm#sec_20-195s· Version 2026