The board shall issue rules, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, defining the clinical experience required for this level of licensure.

Sec. 2. Unaccredited program. The State Board of Social Work Licensure shall license a graduate of an unaccredited social work or social welfare program administered by the University of Southern Maine as long as the program is in the process of receiving accreditation.

SUMMARY

This bill allows volunteer hours to count towards fulfilling the licensing requirements of a licensed clinical social worker if the hours are performed under the appropriate supervision and the applicant agrees in writing to follow the volunteer agency's rules of practice. This bill also allows graduates of an unaccredited social work or social welfare program administered by the University of Southern Maine to be licensed as long as the program is in the process of receiving accreditation.