{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1208.04a","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 3-1208.04a","heading":"Exceptions for non-clinical practice.","body":"(a)\nNothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting an individual who has successfully completed a bachelor's degree in social work, a master's degree in social work, or a doctorate degree in social work through a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education from engaging in non-clinical practice; provided, that no such persons shall represent by title or description of services that they are social workers.\n\n(b)\nFor the purposes of this section, the term \"non-clinical practice\" means competencies and activities commonly included in a social work education program that do not involve clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment of mental health conditions, including:\n(1)\nNon-clinical case management, including coordinating social services, conducting non-clinical assessments of service needs, and facilitating client access to resources;\n(2)\nCommunity organization, including public education campaigns, information dissemination, and connecting individuals with social services;\n(3)\nAdvocacy, including advocating for clients and communities, advocating for policy changes, and representing clients' policy interests; and\n(4)\nAdministrative tasks, including handling client documentation, record-keeping, and program coordination.","path":["Title 3. District of Columbia Boards and Commissions.","Chapter 12. Health Occupations Boards.","Subchapter VIII. Categories and Qualification of Social Workers."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/3-1208.04a","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"f98c11399c54a680c7ee217fd101b659aba1193e01d0cbfecda1825d6f7e2b93","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1208.04","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-3-1208.05"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}