Alabama
- Defines telehealth
- Requires any individual treating a client in Alabama to have a license to practice in Alabama
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Code of Alabama; 850-X-2-.0l Definitions of Terms. 850-X-2-.04 Telehealth, found in Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners Administrative Code
Alaska
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telemedicine services
- Businesses performing telemedicine services in Alaska must apply to the Telemedicine Business Registry
- References
- Alaska Administrative Code; Occupational Licensing Centralized Regulations; Article 2. Occupational Licensing Fees; Title 12 AAC 02.106. Telemedicine Business Registry; Article 5. Telemedicine Business Registry; Title 12 AAC 02.600. Application for placement on the telemedicine business registry; changes of information, found in Occupational Licensing Centralized Regulations
- Alaska Statutes; Sec.
44.33.381. Telemedicine business registry, found in Alaska Statutes 2018 - Telemedicine Business Registry
Alberta
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Alberta College of Social Workers Standards of Practice March 2019
Arizona
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telepractice
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Arizona
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- References
- Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36 Public Health and Safety 36-3602. Delivery of health care through telemedicine; requirements; exceptions, found in Arizona Revised Statutes telemedicine
- Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 Professions and Occupations 32-3251. Definitions
- Arizona Administrative Code Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Section R4-6-101. Definitions, Section R4-6-1106. Telepractice, found in Arizona Administrative Code Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Arkansas
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telemedicine
- Requires established social worker-client relationship
- Requires adherence to same standards as in-person encounters
- Explains client complaint process, arrangement for follow-up care, documentation, confidentiality, verification of license credentials, referrals for emergency services
- References
- 2019 Arkansas Code, Title 17 – Professions, Occupations, and Businesses, Subtitle 3 – Medical Professions, Chapter 103 – Social Workers, Subchapter 3 – Licensing, Section 17-103-309. Practice by electronic, telephonic, or other means
- Arkansas Department of Health, Social work licensing board rules for the administration of the social work licensing act, XIV. Telemedicine
British Columbia
- Requires any individual treating a client in the province to be registered in British Columbia
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Reference: BCCSW Technology Standards of Practice
California
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telehealth/telemedicine and related terms
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in California
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Makes specific authorizations for hospitals
- References
- California Code of Regulation Title 16 Section 1815.5. Standards of Practice for Telehealth, found in California Board of Behavioral Sciences Statutes and Regulations
- Business and Professions Code, Division 2. Healing Arts, Chapter 5. Medicine, Article 12 Enforcement, Section 2290.5. Telehealth: Consent Requirements; Effect of Noncompliance on Health Practitioner
Colorado
- Defines teletherapy and related terms
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Colorado
- Maintains that teletherapy is practice and reinforces applicable standards and requirements
- Includes guidelines specific to electronic practice
- Reference: 30-1 Teletherapy Policy – Guidance regarding psychotherapy through electronic means within the state of Colorado, found in Social Work Policies
Connecticut
- Defines telehealth and related terms
- Identifies regulated license titles that can provide telehealth
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Restricts prescription of certain medications
- Reference: Connecticut Title 19a Public Health and Well-Being Section 19a-906. Telehealth Services, found in Connecticut Telehealth Services Act
Delaware
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Restricts practice to clients within the state of Delaware
- Defines telehealth
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Delaware Administrative Code, Title 24, 3900 Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners
District of Columbia
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Florida
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telehealth and related terms
- Requires adherence to the same standards for in-person settings
- Clarifies that licensed health care practitioners can use telehealth technology to provide services to in-state clients but does not address clients out of state
- Requires registration of out-of-state health care practitioners providing services to clients in state
- Establishes practice standards for telehealth and requirements for records and participation in the telehealth registry by out-of-state providers
- References
Georgia
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telemental health and related terms
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Georgia Administrative Code Department 135. Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Rule 135-11-.01 Telemental Health, found in Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Guam
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Hawaii
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Idaho
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telehealth and related terms
- Requires any individual treating a clientin-state to have a license to practice in Idaho
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction.
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Allows prescriptions to be issued using telehealth services
- References:
Illinois
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Indiana
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Iowa
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Iowa
- Reference: Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 280 Licensure of Social Workers
Kansas
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Kansas
- Reference: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Administrative Rules 102-2-15. Services rendered to individuals located in this state
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Kansas
- Reference: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Administrative Rules 102-2-15. Services rendered to individuals located in this state
Kentucky
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telehealth
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Prohibits fraud in the use of teleservices and fee-splitting
- Reference: Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 335335.158 Duty of treating clinical social worker utilizing telehealth to ensure patient’s informed consent and maintain confidentiality
Louisiana
- Defines electronic social work practice
- Requires social workers to abide by all regulations of professional practice
- Requires a license to perform services over the Internet or by telephone
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Offers cautions for consumers seeking therapy over the Internet or by telephone
- References
- Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46. Part XXV. Credentialed Social Workers Section 301. Definitions, found in Louisiana Professional and Occupational Standards
- Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners Electronic Social Work Practice Policy Statement
Maine
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Manitoba
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Maryland
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines teletherapy and related terms
- Clarifies that standards for enforcement are the same as those used for services provided in person
- States that only clinical social workers may provide independent electronic social work services
- States that a masters social worker may provide electronic social work services only under supervision.
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- References
Massachusetts
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual who engages in social work practice with a client in the state to be licensed
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Recognizes electronic practice as an adjunct to an existing face-to-face therapeutic relationship
- Offers social worker considerations
- Reference: Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers Practice Advisory regarding social work services by electronic means
Michigan
- Defines telehealth and related terms
- Requires informed consent and adherence to the same standards as for in-person settings
- Requires ensuring compliance with all current privacy protection laws when providing a telehealth service
- Reference: Michigan Administrative Code Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Social Work – General Rules
Minnesota
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual who engages in social work practice with a client in the state to be licensed
- Refers to statutory provisions for scope of practice
- Reference: Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice Act 148E.010 Definitions Subd. 11. Practice of social work, 148E.275 Unauthorized Practice, found in 2020 Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 148E, Board of Social Work Practice
Mississippi
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines electronic social work services and indicates such practice shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the state where an individual is providing services and where the client is receiving services
- Requires adherence to the same standards as for onsite care, informed consent, ensuring confidentiality of client information and compliance with HIPAA
- Provides guidelines for the use of social media
- Reference: Chapter 3, Rule 3.4, Standards for Use of technology in Practice
Missouri
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Montana
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Nebraska
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Nevada
- Defines telehealth and practice by electronic, telephonic, or other means
- Indicates that electronic practice, regardless of the location of the social worker, constitutes practice and is subject to regulation in Nevada
- Reference: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 641B – Social Workers 641B.124 Practice by electronic, telephonic or other means, found in Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 641B – Social Workers
New Brunswick
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
New Hampshire
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telemedicine.
- Permits individuals licensed by the board to provide services through telemedicine
- Reference: Title XXX Occupations and Professions Chapter 330-A Mental Health Practice, 330-A:15-b Telemedicine
New Jersey
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telemedicine, teletherapy, and related terms.
- States that social work services provided through telemedicine/telehealth, regardless of the location of the social worker, constitutes practice and is subject to regulation in New Jersey except if the social worker is outside of the state and not providing direct client care
- Permits health care providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Establishes registry requirements for telemedicine/telehealth organizations
- References
New Mexico
- States that electronic practice constitutes the practice of social work and is subject to regulation
- Cites ethical responsibility to clients to obtain informed consent regarding the provision of services via electronic media
- Reference: New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Rules and Regulations 16.63.16.8 Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to Clients, found in New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Rules and Regulations
New York
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telepractice and indicates that any individual who engages in social work practice with a client in the state is subject to the laws, rules, and regulations governing social work practice in the state.
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in New York
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- States that unlawful practice in another jurisdiction could result in disciplinary action by the Board of Regents in New York
- Reference: New York Office of the Professions Practice Guidelines 9. Engaging in Telepractice
Newfoundland and Labrador
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines electronic social work practice
- Requires any individual who engages in social work practice with a client in the province to be registered
- Requires compliance with regulations in client’s jurisdiction
- Refers to statutory provisions for scope of practice
- Requires social workers within Canada but not located in NL to submit required documents and be aware of local resources to provide referrals for emergency services
- Reference: NLASW Policy Statement on Electronic Social Work Practice
North Carolina
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Addresses the use of technology-facilitated services in professional social work practice, including supervision and the delivery of social work services to consumers
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in North Carolina
- Requires compliance with regulations in client’s jurisdiction
- Cites statutory provisions for scope of practice
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Position Statement on Technology Facilitated Services
North Dakota
- Defines electronic social work services.
- Requires any individual treating a client in-state to have a license to practice in North Dakota. Practice with a client outside of the state is also subject to the jurisdiction of the North Dakota board of social work
- Requires social workers who provide services via electronic media to obtain informed consent
- References
Northern Mariana Islands
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Nova Scotia
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual who engages in social work practice with a client in the province to be registered
- Requires compliance with regulations in client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: NSCSW Standards of Practice
Ohio
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines electronic service delivery
- States that any individual who engages in electronic practice is practicing social work and is required to be licensed and adhere to ethical practice and professional conduct rules #4757-5-01 to 4757-5-12
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Ohio
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board Laws and Rules, 4757-3-01 Definitions “Electronic service delivery”, 4757-5-13 Standards of practice and professional conduct: Teletherapy
Oklahoma
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Oklahoma
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Refers to statutory provisions for scope of practice protection
- Reference: Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers – Statutes, Title 59, Section 1270. Unlawful acts. Penalties
Ontario
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Oregon
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Pennsylvania
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Prince Edward Island
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Québec
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Rhode Island
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Saskatchewan
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual treating a client in the province to have a license to practice in Saskatchewan
- Requires compliance with regulations in client’s jurisdiction
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- Reference: Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Standards of Practice
South Carolina
- States that providing social work services through telephonic, electronic, or other means, regardless of the location of the social worker, constitutes practice and is subject to regulation in South Carolina
- Reference: South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 63 Social Workers Section 40-63-30. License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice; providing social work services through telephone or electronic means found in South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 63 Social Workers
South Dakota
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Tennessee
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Defines telehealth/telemedicine
- Social workers with a Tennessee clinical license may practice electronically
- Requires: informed consent, adherence to same standards as for in-person practice
- Reference: Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63 Professions Of The Healing Arts, Chapter 1 Division of Health Related Boards, Part 1 General Provisions, 155 Telehealth Services
Texas
- Defines electronic practice
- States that electronic practice may be used judiciously in social work practice and the supervision process
- States that social workers engaging in electronic practice must be licensed in Texas and are subject to regulations in Texas
- Reference: Texas Administrative Code Title 22 Part 34 Chapter 781 Social Worker Licensure Section 781.102 Definitions
Utah
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Vermont
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Virgin Islands
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Virginia
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires any individual treating a client in state to have a license to practice in Virginia
- Requires compliance with regulations in the client’s jurisdiction
- Includes recommendations and guidance for social workers engaged in electronic social work practice
- Provides guidelines for the use of social media
- Reference: Virginia Board of Social Work Guidance on Technology-Assisted Therapy and the Use of Social Media
Washington
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
West Virginia
- Includes requirements specific to electronic practice
- References
Wisconsin
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
Provisions for electronic social work services or telehealth by health care professionals could not be found.
Wyoming
This jurisdiction has emergency regulatory provisions regarding the electronic practice of social work related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Visit ASWB’s COVID-19 page for a complete list.
- Requires compliance with regulations in client’s jurisdiction
- Refers to regulatory provisions for scope of practice protection
- Practice may either be face-to-face or via methods of electronic delivery
- Requires compliance with the same standards as for in-person settings when using electronic delivery means
- Wyoming Administrative Rules Mental Health Professions Board Chapter 6. Certified Social Worker, Chapter 9 Licensed Clinical Social Worker found in Wyoming Administrative Rules.