Sec. 10.42.08.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Agency" means an entity that employs three or more licensees and for which the licensees practice social work.

(2) "Board-approved supervisor" means an LBSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, or LMSW approved by the Board to supervise social workers as set forth in this chapter.

(3) Face-to-Face.

(a) "Face-to-face" means in the physical presence of or electronic presence of the individuals involved in the supervisory relationship during either individual or group supervision.

(b) "Face-to-face" includes:

(i) Secure video conferencing; or

(ii) Real-time communication with both parties in each other’s physical presence.

(c) "Face-to-face" does not include:

(i) Telephone supervision;

(ii) Written communication via the internet; or

(iii) Technological communication that is not visual.

(4) "Independent practice" means to practice bachelor social work or master social work without the requirement of supervision by a social worker.

(5) "Relative" means a:

(a) Spouse;

(b) Parent or stepparent;

(c) Sibling or stepsibling;

(d) Child, stepchild, foster child, or ward;

(e) Mother-in-law or father-in-law;

(f) Son-in-law or daughter-in-law;

(g) Grandparent;

(h) Grandchild;

(i) Aunt; or

(j) Uncle.

(6) "Supervision" means a formalized professional relationship between a supervisor and supervisee in which the supervisor directs, monitors, and evaluates the supervisee's social work practice while promoting development of the supervisee's knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide social work services in an ethical and competent manner.

(7) "Supervision training" means a course or program designed to provide information regarding the supervision process utilized by social workers in a variety of settings as set forth in Regulation .04B(1) of this chapter.

(8) "Written contract" for advanced licensure or independent practice means an agreement, on a form provided by the Board and initiated before beginning supervision, between the supervisee, the Board-approved supervisor and administrator that details the scope of supervision.