Alaska § 08.95.120 - Licensing by credentials.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.95.120 — Licensing by credentials., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.95.120. Licensing by credentials.
(a) The board shall issue a license to practice clinical social work if the applicant (1) holds a current license to practice clinical social work in another jurisdiction that, at the time of original issuance of the license, had requirements for licensure equal to or more stringent than those of this state;
(2) is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or disciplinary action before a regulatory authority or a professional social work association;
(3) has provided three professional references that are acceptable to the board, including, if the applicant (A) was previously employed to practice social work, one reference from a person who was the applicant's employer while practicing social work unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is unable to satisfy the requirement of this subparagraph through no fault of the applicant; and
(B) is currently employed to practice social work, a reference from the applicant's current employer;
(4) has not had a license to practice clinical social work revoked, suspended, or surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action in this state or another jurisdiction;
(5) has submitted proof of continued competency satisfactory to the board; and
(6) has paid required fees.
(b) The board shall issue a license to use the title “master social worker” or “baccalaureate social worker,” as applicable, to an applicant who (1) holds a current similar license from another jurisdiction that, at the time of original issuance of the license, had requirements for the license that were equal to or more stringent than those of this state;
(2) is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or disciplinary action before a regulatory authority or a professional social work association;
(3) has provided three professional references that are acceptable to the board, including, if the applicant (A) was previously employed to practice social work, one reference from a person who was the applicant's employer while practicing social work unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is unable to satisfy the requirement of this subparagraph through no fault of the applicant; and
(B) is currently employed to practice social work, a reference from the applicant's current employer;
(4) has not had a license to practice social work or to use the title “social worker” revoked, suspended, or surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action in this state or another jurisdiction;
(5) has submitted proof of continued competency satisfactory to the board; and
(6) has paid required fees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.95.120
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.95.120 cover?
Section 08.95.120 ("Licensing by credentials.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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