4757-21-01 Scope of practice for a registered social work assistant.

As prescribed in division (C) of section 4757.26 of the Revised Code the board adopts the following scope of practice for a registered social work assistant:

A registered social work assistant may perform for a fee, salary, or other consideration, human services, social services and community services that may include but not limited to: intake, assessment and referral, screening, crisis intervention and resolution; community support, case management and outreach, record keeping, social assessment, visual observation of person in environment, assist in facilitation with groups and families, advocacy; orientation, education and prevention services under the direct supervision of an independent social worker, social worker, professional clinical counselor, professional counselor, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or a registered nurse who holds a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/15/2007 and 06/14/2012

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4757.10

Rule Amplifies: 4757.26

Prior Effective Dates: 6-11-85 (Emer.); 9-19-85 (Emer.); 12-19-85; 7-3-97; 9-20-02