D.C. Code § 3-1208.02: Licensed graduate social worker.

(a)

The Board of Social Work shall license as a graduate social worker a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, except the examination requirement under § 3-1205.06, has a master's degree or a doctorate from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

(b)

A licensed graduate social worker (“L.G.S.W.”) may perform any function described as the practice of social work in this chapter, other than psychotherapy, under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.03 or § 3-1208.04, and may perform psychotherapy under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.04.

(c)

To renew their license as a licensed graduate social worker, a person shall, prior to the first time renewing their license, either:

(1)

Pass a national examination or

(2)

Obtain 1,500 hours in the practice of social work under the supervision of a social worker licensed under §§ 3-1208.03 or 3-1208.04.