04a. Exceptions for non-clinical practice. (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. (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) Non-clinical case management, including coordinating social services, conducting non-clinical assessments of service needs, and facilitating client access to resources; (2) Community organization, including public education campaigns, information dissemination, and connecting individuals with social services; (3) Advocacy, including advocating for clients and communities, advocating for policy changes, and representing campaigns, information dissemination, and connecting individuals with social services; (3) Advocacy, including advocating for clients and communities, advocating for policy changes, and representing clients' policy interests; and (4) Administrative tasks, including handling client documentation, record-keeping, and program coordination. (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 804a; as added July 19, 2024, D.C. Law 25-191, § 101(iii), 71 DCR 6698.)
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