Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XXV - Credentialed Social Workers
Chapter 5 - Minimum Supervision Requirements
Section XXV-505 - The LMSW Not Receiving BACS Supervision or the CSW Not Eligible for BACS Supervision

A. The LMSW who is not receiving BACS supervision or the CSW not eligible for BACS supervision, may deliver those clinical services which constitute psychotherapy only under the supervision of a LCSW. Supervision under these circumstances does not require that the supervising LCSW have the board approved clinical supervisor (BACS) designation.

B. Regardless of the time spent in clinical practice, the LMSW or CSW must be supervised in accordance with the following rules.

C. The employing agency ultimately is responsible and accountable for services rendered by the LMSW or CSW; therefore, the agency may provide access to LCSW supervision to ensure quality of services. The LMSW or CSW may independently secure LCSW supervision.

D. On-site supervision by LCSWs is the preferred method of supervision.

E. Supervision may be rendered through individual supervision, group supervision, telephone contact or by secure electronic media to meet the needs of the agency and to provide timely services to clients in emergencies.

F. Supervision for LMSWs or CSWs rendering clinical services constituting psychotherapy shall total a minimum of two hours per month, counted in increments of no fewer than 30 minutes, for the duration of the time that the LMSW or CSW is rendering psychotherapeutic services.

G. The supervisee and supervisor must keep accurate records of both the dates of supervision, times and hours spent in supervision for potential audit of records. The board at its discretion may ask for a copy of the record.