Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Board of Social Work
Board of Social Work - General Rules
Part 4 - MASTER'S SOCIAL WORKER REQUIREMENTS
Section R. 338.2957 - Master's social work licensure by endorsement

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 338.2957

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 57.

(1) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall meet the requirements of the code and the administrative rules promulgated under the code, and submit a completed application on a form provided by the department, together with the required fee.

(2) If an applicant holds an active master's of social work license or registration in good standing from another state or license in good standing from a province of Canada and has been engaged in the practice of social work at the master's level for a minimum of 10 years before the date of application for Michigan licensure, it is presumed that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186. The applicant shall apply for either the macro designation or the clinical designation and provide an attestation that he or she had engaged in the practice of social work at the master's level as defined under section 18501(1)(g)(ii) or (iii), MCL 333.18501, as applicable. An applicant may apply for a second designation by satisfying the requirements in R 338.2949(4) or by submitting proof that he or she currently holds both designations in the state or province of Canada where he or she is currently licensed.

(3) If an applicant holds an active license or registration in good standing from another state or license in good standing from a province of Canada, but does not satisfy the requirements for licensure by endorsement in subrule (2) of this rule, then the applicant shall comply with both of the following:

(a) Pass the advanced generalist or clinical examination, as applicable, of the examination approved pursuant to R 338.2925.

(b) Submit documentation verifying that the applicant has completed a minimum of 4,000 hours of supervised work experience, work experience, or both, at the master's macro or clinical level, as applicable.

(4) An applicant for licensure by endorsement shall comply with both of the following:

(a) Disclose each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by any other state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country on the application form.

(b) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

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