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I -3 CEUs  \n Ethics: Cat. I or II -3 CEUs  \n Supervision: Cat. I or II -3 CEUS (for Board Approved Supervisors only)  \nBoard Meetings!  \nPlease click the link for upcoming meetings and information on public attendance:  \nBSWE Board Meetings  \nNew Supervision Forms  \nPlease note, supervision contracts completed before June 1, 2026 DO NOT need to be redone on the new form.  \nThe Board understands that contracts are signed at the start of supervision. Many supervisees are still receiving supervision under contracts signed prior to June 1, 2026.  \nWe will accept contracts dated prior to June 1, 2026 on the old form. Thank you.  \nAugust 3, 2026: ASWB Exam Changes  \nClick link for more information  \n2026 ASWB Social Work Licensing Exams: Information Sheet  \nSpotlight on Practice: LMSW Independent Status  \nThe LMSW Professional and Independent Practice—The Why and How  \nsubmitted by Gail Martin, MSW  \nHere’s a curious fact:  \nOf the almost 5900 individuals currently licensed to practice as LMSWs in Maryland, less than 8% have applied for “Independent Practice” status. Why has an advanced license designation that requires nothing more than completing an application ( no fee, no test to pass) not been more widely utilized? If you are curious, read on.  \nWhat does it mean to “practice” social work?  \nHaving a BSWE-granted license in Maryland is the only way you can legally present yourself as a social worker or practice social work; this is called “title protection.” The “practice” of social work is based on the specialized skills and training you use—not your employer’s job title—so it is possible to be practicing social work when you were hired as say, a caseworker, an outreach worker, or a program administrator. That said, employers cannot label a position “social worker” unless the person hired is licensed as a social worker.  \nMaryland law lists thirteen activities involved in social work practice at the master ’s level, such as assessment, intervention, counseling, evaluation, education, and advocacy, as well as the development, implementation, and administration of policies and programs. The law also lists what LMSWs may not do, such as diagnosis and/or treatment of emotional disorders and psychotherapy, except when supervised by an LCSW-C. You can find the full list here.  \nWhat do I have to do while practicing keeping practicing social work?  \nJust three things:  \n Practice ethically within your scope of practice  \n Maintain your license by completing the required continuing education and renewing it on time  \n Be supervised by a BSWE-approved social work supervisor  \nThese requirements are not optional. You (not your employer) are responsible for ensuring they are in place. If your employer does not provide supervision—or provides a supervisor who is not both a social worker and BSWE-approved—you are not practicing legally, and your license could be sanctioned or even revoked.  \nIf you are providing clinical services (e.g. diagnosis and/or treatment of emotional disorders; psychotherapy) or plan to pursue an advanced clinical license—the LCSW-C—your supervisor","cbCaiaCKjE7MgiqT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaCKjE7MgiqT","pdf",139919,"English","# July 2026 Renewal Portal Updates\n## New 2026 Renewal Requirements and Attestations\n## Required CEUs by Category\n## Board Meetings and Public Attendance\n## New Supervision Forms (June 1, 2026 Transition)\n# August 3, 2026: ASWB Exam Changes\n# Spotlight on Practice: LMSW Independent Status","[{\"question\":\"What is the key change for the 2026 renewal requirement?\",\"answer\":\"All health occupations license holders must attest to one-time completion of a Structural Racism course, in addition to the prior Implicit Bias requirement referenced by HB 782.\"},{\"question\":\"What CEUs are required for renewal and which categories do they belong to?\",\"answer\":\"Anti-Oppressive requires Cat. 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