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This bill modifies the requirements for qualified social work supervisors in Missouri by reducing the minimum years of professional practice required for several types of supervisors from five years to three years. Specifically, the bill changes the requirements for qualified advanced macro supervisors, qualified baccalaureate supervisors, and qualified clinical supervisors, who must now have practiced in their field of social work for a minimum of three years (instead of five) to be eligible for supervising roles. The supervisors must also complete a minimum of sixteen hours of supervisory training from recognized organizations like the Association of Social Work Boards or the National Association of Social Workers, and meet additional requirements defined by the state committee for social workers. This change appears aimed at potentially making it easier for experienced social workers to become supervisors by lowering the years of practice threshold, which could help address supervisor shortages or provide more opportunities for professional advancement in the social work field.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=6859