Code of Massachusetts Regulations 258 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 258, overseen by the Board of Registration of Social Workers, governs the licensure, practice, and professional conduct of social workers in Massachusetts. The regulations are organized into several sections, each addressing specific aspects of social work practice.
📘 Overview of 258 CMR
The full compilation of 258 CMR is available through the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries. This resource includes all sections from 258 CMR 8.00 to 258 CMR 31.00, covering definitions, licensure procedures, scope of practice, professional standards, confidentiality, complaint procedures, and continuing education requirements. (mass.gov)
🔍 Key Sections of 258 CMR
258 CMR 8.00 – Definitions and General Provisions: Establishes foundational definitions and general provisions for social work practice in Massachusetts. (mass.gov)
258 CMR 9.00 – Licensure Requirements and Procedures: Outlines the requirements and procedures for obtaining and renewing social work licenses. (mass.gov)
258 CMR 12.00 – Scope of Practice: Defines the professional scope of practice for various social work licenses, including Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). (regulations.justia.com)
258 CMR 20.00 – Standards of Professional Practice and Conduct: Sets forth the ethical and professional standards expected of social workers in Massachusetts.
258 CMR 22.00 – Confidentiality of Client Communications and Records: Addresses the confidentiality requirements for client communications and records.(sec.state.ma.us)
258 CMR 30.00 – Complaint Procedures and Grounds for Disciplinary Action: Details the procedures for filing complaints and the grounds for disciplinary actions against social workers.
258 CMR 31.00 – Continuing Education Requirements: Specifies the continuing education requirements for license renewal, including recent updates on anti-racism and anti-discrimination training. (mass.gov)
📥 Accessing the Regulations
You can download individual sections or the entire set of regulations in PDF format from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries website. For official printed versions, the Massachusetts Bookstore offers copies for purchase. (mass.gov) (sec.state.ma.us)(mass.gov)
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