Tag: Counsel’s column
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July 23, 2024Education and supervised experience as part of licensureA social work education and supervised experience are critical to preparing social workers for licensed practice. When combined with a uniform, validated competence assessment, they can provide a fuller picture of a candidate's fitness to practice safely and competently.
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April 11, 2024Objective, consistent assessments based on practice analysisDeveloping high-stakes licensure examinations is a complex process involving the use of psychometrics and statistical analyses.
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December 28, 2023Concepts in regulation:
You’ve got questions, we’ve got … questions, tooThe need for informed regulators is paramount. The questions identified in this article merely scratch the surface of those in need of discussion and debate. -
October 31, 2023What it means to be an ASWB member boardFirst and foremost, ASWB is a membership organization. Simply stated, the member boards are ASWB.
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July 5, 2023Board composition: We are all public membersIn a sense, all regulators are public members, but some bring social work expertise to the table.
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April 10, 2023Pathways to portability and mobilityMobility and portability are here to stay, and the regulatory community must consider and embrace models used to address social work practice through technology and otherwise.
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December 21, 2022Not just psychometric babbleBe assured that ASWB adheres to and maintains a valid examination program for use by member boards. The process is highly technical, so bear with me as we navigate the details.
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October 28, 2022Regulation is regulation, and deregulation is deregulation
Member boards and legislatures must understand the basic premise behind entry-level competence assessments and the vital role they play. This knowledge will lead to more-informed legislative and administrative decisions.
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August 30, 2022Free speech: Court of Appeals converts District Court ruling
Recently, the First Amendment has provided the basis for challenges to mental health practice with plaintiffs arguing that professional practice is not conduct but rather speech protected by the First Amendment. These cases continue to matriculate through the judicial system.
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June 28, 2022Deference due in denial
Populating the social work boards with licensees and public members provides for diverse perspectives in the decision-making process. Social workers serving on boards ensure the expertise necessary to increase the efficiencies of the board activities, including rulemaking, statutory interpretation,