R156-60a-302c. Training Requirements for Licensure as an LCSW

  (1) In accordance with Subsections 58-60-205(1)(e),(f) and (g), and 58-60-202(4)(a), the 4,000 hours of clinical social work and mental health therapy training qualifying an applicant for licensure as an LCSW shall:

  (a) be obtained after completion of the education requirement set forth in Subsections 58-60-205(1)(d) and (g) and shall not include any clinical practicum hours obtained as part of the education program;

  (b) be completed over a period of not less than two years;

  (c) unless this Subsection (2) applies, be completed while the applicant is licensed as a CSW;

  (d) be completed while the applicant is employed by a public or private agency engaged in mental health therapy;

  (e) be completed under a program of general supervision by an LCSW meeting the requirements of Sections R156-60a-302e and R156-60a-601; and

  (f) include the following training requirements:

  (i) individual, family, and group therapy;

  (ii) crisis intervention;

  (iii) intermediate treatment; and

  (iv) long term treatment.

  (2) An applicant may apply to the Division for an LCSW license without complying with this Subsection (1)(c) if:

  (a) the applicant qualifies for a license exemption under Subsection 58-1-307(1)(a); or

  (b) the applicant completed training in another jurisdiction, which training is completed:

  (i) while the applicant is licensed as the equivalent of a CSW; or

  (ii) while the applicant is not required to be licensed while engaged in the practice of certified social work.