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SUPERVISION REGULATIONS has been REVISED effective 12/17/2007. It is the licensees responsibility to  review and be knowledgeable about TITLE 19 COMAR 10.42 Chapters .01 to .08. Supervision Registration Form

 

For question on Supervision; Please Contact

                 Anne E. Walker, LCSW-C Staff Social Worker 410-764-5963 or walkera@dhmh.state.md.us

 

Licensees, you can send in your change of address electronically or update your email address  using the link on the left in the menu.

 

  Welcome to the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners' (BSWE) website. The purpose of the Board of Social Work Examiners is to regulate the practice of Social Work in the state of Maryland. The BSWE is a state agency under the administration of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It is a special funded public agency (funds are generated from collecting fees) and mandated by law to protect the public in three ways: Maryland Flag

 

1. Setting the Standard
 

The Board is mandated by statute to license social workers in Maryland and to develop, control and enforce education and practice standards for social workers practicing in Maryland.

2. Maintaining the Standard  
 

The Board investigates complaints to determine whether social workers are in compliance with the requirements set forth in statute and regulations.  Where violations are discovered, the Board will take action as described in the complaint process section.

3. Information Resource  
 

The Board can provide information about the practice of social work and the Maryland laws and regulations governing licensure and discipline, and the status of a license.  Questions may be via phone, e-mail or letter.

 

Board Meetings are held every second Friday of the month in the Patterson Avenue Metro Building. The open session of the Board Meeting is open to the public. Directions are provided.

 

The Agenda for the Board's monthly meeting is published here:

Please Note: The Board will be conducting a retreat in lieu of the Board meeting on Friday February 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

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Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps

For those interested in volunteering, please complete the application form online. For more information, please visit the Maryland Professional Volunteer Corps Website

 

MPVC Spring 2009 Newsletter

 

James T. Merrow, Executive Director
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
(Tel) 410-764-4788
(Fax) 410-358-2469
(Toll Free) 1-877-526-2541
(TDD) 1-800-542-4964
 
 
 
 
Revised: 02/03/10.

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