Bill > SF1803

This bill temporarily allows licensed graduate social workers (LGSWs) to engage in clinical practice without supervision when providing crisis response services or supervising crisis teams. Specifically, the bill amends three sections of Minnesota statutes to create an exemption from typical supervision requirements for LGSWs working in crisis response settings. Under current law, LGSWs are normally required to practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker. The new provisions permit LGSWs to work independently in crisis response and even provide treatment supervision to other crisis team members, which is typically not allowed for clinical trainees. These exemptions are time-limited, expiring on August 1, 2027, suggesting they are intended as a temporary measure to address potential workforce shortages or support crisis mental health services. The bill requires that the mental health provider entity still maintains overall responsibility for services, and the changes apply specifically to crisis assessment, crisis intervention, and related mental health services under section 256B.0624. This legislative change appears designed to increase flexibility and access to mental health crisis services by reducing supervisory barriers for licensed graduate social workers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1803&ssn=0&y=2025