Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 1365 - Social Worker Certification
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Title 1365 – Social Worker Certification (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1365), focusing on the key regulations in Chapter 1365‑01 – General Rules and Regulations:
📘 Chapter 1365‑01 – General Rules and Regulations
This chapter (Sections .01–.23) defines terminology, licensure tiers, scope of practice, requirements, ethics, CE, disciplinary procedures, and more (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
✅ 1. Definitions & Scope
§ 1365‑01‑.01 – Definitions outlines terms used across rules.
§ 1365‑01‑.02 – Scope of Practice defines each licensure level—from Bachelor (L.B.S.W.) to Clinical (L.C.S.W.)—including distinct limits (e.g., L.B.S.W. cannot diagnose mental illness or practice privately) (law.cornell.edu).
§ 1365‑01‑.03 – Necessity & Use of Titles mandates licensure for title use (e.g., "Licensed Clinical Social Worker") (casetext.com).
🎓 2. Licensure Requirements (§ 1365‑01‑.04)
Applicants must submit a board-prescribed form and meet education, examination, and supervision prerequisites appropriate to their desired license level (casetext.com).
💵 3. Fees (§ 1365‑01‑.05)
Covers application, biennial renewal, late fees, endorsement, temporary license, and replacement license fees. Exact amounts vary by license type (capitol.tn.gov).
📝 4. Application Review (§ 1365‑01‑.06)
Procedures for approval or denial of licensure applications, including timelines and Board review steps.
🔄 5. Renewal, Reinstatement, Retirement (§ 1365‑01‑.07)
Details how to renew active licenses, reactivate retired ones (with CE requirements), or reinstate expired/revoked licenses.
👥 6. Supervision (§ 1365‑01‑.08)
Guidelines on required supervision for L.M.S.W., L.A.P.S.W., and L.C.S.W. candidates during clinical/advanced practice training.
📚 7. Continuing Education (§ 1365‑01‑.09)
Baccalaureate: 18 hrs every 2 years (6 hrs ethics, 1 hr TN rules/statutes)
Master’s: 24 hrs (6 ethics, 1 TN statutes)
Advanced Practice & Clinical: 30 hrs (6 ethics, 1 TN statutes) (tn.gov, regulations.justia.com, casetext.com, law.cornell.edu)
All must complete 2 hrs of Board-approved suicide prevention training every 4 years (regulations.justia.com).
Detailed rules address acceptable activities (courses, teaching, publications, remote media), documentation, audits, waivers, and violations .
📜 8. Standards of Conduct (§ 1365‑01‑.10)
Defines ethical and professional behavior expected of all licensees.
⚖️ 9. Disciplinary Actions & Penalties (§ 1365‑01‑.11)
Outlines grounds for discipline, complaint procedures, hearings, sanctions, and civil penalties.
🔁 Additional Sections
.12 Replacement license
.13 Name and address changes
.14 Consumer "right-to-know" notices
.16 Volunteer/free clinic practice rules
.15, .17–.23 Some repealed; others cover miscellaneous administrative matters (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com).
🗓️ Administrative History
The chapter was first filed January 22, 1986; effective February 21, 1986, with multiple updates and repeals, including a major rewrite effective March 2, 2022, and repeal of § .15 effective September 3, 2024 (law.cornell.edu).
📚 How to Access the Full Text
Official PDFs can be found on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s rule site (e.g., 1365-01.20240903.pdf) (publications.tnsosfiles.com).
Law.Cornell and Justia host chapter contents online (law.cornell.edu).
]
RELATED Blog
0 comments