New Mexico Register / Volume XXXIII, Issue 5 / March 8, 2022

 

 

TITLE 16             OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

CHAPTER 63     SOCIAL WORKERS

PART 10              MASTER SOCIAL WORKER

 

16.63.10.1             ISSUING AGENCY:  Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Social Work Examiners P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM  87504.

[16.63.10.1 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.1 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.2             SCOPE:  All baccalaureate social workers, master social workers, and independent social workers.

[16.63.10.2 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.2 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.3             STATUTORY AUTHORITY:  These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Social Work Practice Act, Section 61-31-8A, 14-2-1, 61-31-19 NMSA 1978.

[16.63.10.3 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.3 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.4             DURATION:  Permanent

[16.63.10.4 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.4 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.5             EFFECTIVE DATE:  March 13, 2022, unless a different date is cited at the end of a section.

[16.63.10.5 NMAC – Rp, 16.63.10.5 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.6             OBJECTIVE:  To state the minimum requirements for licensure as a social worker at the masters level, to outline the parameters of practice at this level, and the procedure to renew a license.

[16.63.10.6 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.6 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.7             DEFINITIONS:  [RESERVED]

 

16.63.10.8             QUALIFICATION FOR LICENSURE:  Applicants for licensure as master social worker must:

                A.            be at least 18 years of age;

                B.            possess a master's degree in social work from a graduate program of social work accredited by the council on social work education;

                C.            successfully pass the association of social work board examination and the jurisprudence examination;

                D.            documents completion of the required course in New Mexico cultures.

                E.            provide proof of any disqualifying criminal convictions as defined in 16.63.13.9 NMAC.

[16.63.10.8 NMAC – Rp, 16.63.10.8 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.9             PARAMETERS OF PRACTICE:

                A.            The licensed master social worker ("LMSW") provides a wide range of services. The LMSW has preparation as a generalist social worker, as found in the LBSW level in addition to specialization in either direct or indirect services such as work in a field of practice or with a specific population.

                B.            The LMSW may provide diagnostic, preventive and treatment services.  The practice of master’s social work means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods 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.  Master’s social work practice requires the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, information and referral, counseling, supervision, 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 of clinical social work under appropriate clinical social work supervision.  The LMSW is able to explain and interpret the results of psychosocial evaluations in the problem-solving process.  The LMSW is able to supervise LBSWs and practice in the areas of social work administration, community organization and policy analysis.

                C.            The LMSW may not practice independently as a private practitioner.

[16.63.10.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.9 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

16.63.10.10          RENEWAL OF LICENSE:  Before July 1 of the renewal year, each master social worker shall apply for license renewal and shall pay the renewal fee as set forth in Part 8.

[16.63.10.10 NMAC - Rp, 16.63.10.10 NMAC, 3/13/2022]

 

HISTORY OF 16.63.10 NMAC:

Pre-NMAC History:  The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the Commission of Public Records-State Records Center and Archives:

Rule 4, Master Social Worker, 12/1/1989.

Rule 4, Master Social Worker, 8/13/1990.

Rule 10, Master Social Worker, 4/15/1991.

Rule 10, Master Social Worker, 5/22/1992.

 

History of Repealed Material:

16.63.10 NMAC – Master Social Worker, filed 5/20/2002 was repealed and replaced by 16.63.10 NMAC Master Social Worker, effective 3/13/2022.

 

Other History:

16.63.10 NMAC – Master Social Worker, (filed 5/20/2002) replaced by 16.63.10 NMAC – Master Social Worker, effective 3/13/2022.