§ 3–1208.04a. 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 clients' policy interests; and

(4) Administrative tasks, including handling client documentation, record-keeping, and program coordination.