Licencia: LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards Division of Health Related Boards

665 Mainstream Drive 2nd floor

Heritage Place Metrocenter

Nashville, TN 37243-1010

(615) 741-5735

LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER <br><br>Master Social Worker, as defined in T.C.A. _x0015_ 63-23-103(a), means a person who practices the professional application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, principles, values and ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. The practice of master's social work requires the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, mediation, counseling, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, supervision of employees, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization and the development, implementation, and administration of policies, programs and activities. The practice of master's social work may include the practice activities of a licensed baccalaureate social worker. The practice of master's social work may include the practice of clinical social work under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinical social worker as an avenue for licensure as a clinical social worker. A social worker at this level shall not provide services to clients in exchange for direct payment or third-party reimbursement. Licensed master's social workers shall engage only in supervised practice in or for an agency or organization and may not practice privately or independently. Licensed master's social workers may not hold themselves out as a licensed advance practice social worker or a licensed clinical social worker. A social worker may not prescribe medication or interpret psychological tests.<br><br>REQUIREMENTS: <br>Be at least 18 years of age, of goo