Modifies provisions relating to master's social work degree programs

HB 216 clarifies licensing categories and scope of practice for social workers in Missouri by creating new license titles: "Licensed Advanced Macro Social Worker" and "Licensed Master Social Worker." It defines what each role can and cannot do, such as prohibiting Master Social Workers from providing psychotherapy or diagnosing mental disorders without clinical supervision. The bill establishes specific supervision requirements for those gaining licensure, including five years of experience and 16 hours of approved training. This directly affects social workers seeking these licenses, their supervisors, and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, which oversees the licensing process. The changes aim to standardize professional practice boundaries within the state's social work field.