Health Occupations - Social Workers - Scopes of Practice

HB 1119 amends Maryland's Health Occupations code to clarify and update the scopes of practice for licensed social workers. It specifically allows licensed certified social workers-clinical (section 19-101(h)) to practice independently without supervision, removing a prior requirement. The bill adds permitted activities to "practice social work," including psychosocial assessment and evaluation, case management, and care coordination. These changes directly affect all licensed social workers in Maryland, defining their permitted duties based on their specific license category (bachelor's, master's, certified, or clinical).