078-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-1 - The Practice of a Certified Social Worker

(a) A Certified Social Worker may perform the duties listed in Wyoming Statute § 33-38-102(a)(xi) under the clinical supervision of a DQCS licensed in the state of Wyoming and the administrative supervision of a supervisor.

(b) As used in Wyoming Statute § 33-38-102(a)(xi), "social work treatment" means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities, but does not include psychotherapy or diagnosis.

(c) Certified social workers may not serve as DQCS.

(d) The practice of a certified social worker may be either:

(i) face-to-face, involving the synchronous interaction between an individual or groups of individuals using what is seen and heard in person to communicate, or

(ii) via methods of electronic delivery that involves the use of electronic or other means (e.g. telephone, computers, etc.) to provide the service.

(A) When delivering services electronically, the certified social worker must comply with all professional ethical standards and all other requirements in these rules;

(B) The certified social worker must take special care to ensure the confidentiality and security of the provision of services; and

(C) The certified social worker shall provide only those services that are legal within the state in which the person receiving the services lives.

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078-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-1

Amended, Eff. 6/3/2015. Amended, Eff. 7/26/2019. Amended, Eff. 12/16/2020. Amended, Eff. 12/17/2021.