MPSW 1.05(3)
(3) The examination process consists of a 2 part examination. Part I is an examination pertaining to the profession; part II is an examination on provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code that pertain to the profession. Parts I and II of the examination administered under this chapter test entry level competency in the practice area for which the credential is sought. Parts I and II of the examination seek to determine that an applicant's knowledge is sufficient to protect public health, safety and welfare.
MPSW 1.05(5)
(5) The board may deny release of grades or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated rules of conduct or otherwise acted dishonestly.
MPSW 1.05(6)
(6) Applicants shall pass each part of the examination. An applicant who fails either part I or part II of the examination shall retake that part of the examination. The passing grade on each part of the examination is determined by the board to represent competence sufficient to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider for part I of the examination.
MPSW 1.05(7)
(7) An applicant for certification as a social worker, advanced practice social worker, or independent social worker or for licensure as a clinical social worker, need not take part II of the examination if within the 5 years preceding the date of application, the applicant took and passed part II in the process of applying for and receiving another social worker credential from the section.
MPSW 1.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1993, No. 455, eff. 12-1-93; r. (2) and (4),
Register, October, 1998, No. 514, eff. 11-1-98;
CR 01-064: cr. (7),
Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02;
CR 02-105: am. (1), (5) and (7),
Register October 2002 No. 562, eff. 11-1-02.
MPSW 1.06
MPSW 1.06
Examination review procedure for all sections of the board. An applicant who fails an examination may request a review of the examination, as permitted by the examination provider. If a review is permitted, the following conditions apply:
MPSW 1.06(1)
(1) The applicant shall file a written request to the board within 30 days of the date on which examination results were mailed and pay the fee under
s. SPS 4.05.
MPSW 1.06(2)
(2) Examination reviews are by appointment only, and shall be limited to the time permitted by the examination provider for part I of the examination and 1 hour for part II of the examination.
MPSW 1.06(3)
(3) Reviews shall be conducted prior to the application deadline date for the next examination for the particular certificate category.
MPSW 1.06(4)
(4) An applicant may review part I of the examination only once.
MPSW 1.06(5)
(5) Part II of the examination may be reviewed by telephone. During a telephone review an applicant shall be provided with the statute or administrative code reference number and the topic of the test questions the applicant failed.
MPSW 1.06(6)
(6) An applicant may not be accompanied during the review by any person other than the proctors.
MPSW 1.06(7)
(7) Bound reference books shall be permitted. Applicants may not remove any notes from the area. Notes shall be retained by the proctor and made available to the applicant for use at a hearing, if desired. The proctor shall not defend the examination nor attempt to refute claims of error during the review.
MPSW 1.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1993, No. 455, eff. 12-1-93;
correction in (1) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register November 2011 No. 671.
MPSW 1.07
MPSW 1.07
Claims of examination error. An applicant for any credential issued by the board who claims an error in the examination may file a written request for board review in the board office within 30 days of the date the examination was reviewed. The board shall review the claim and notify the applicant in writing of the board's decision and any resulting grade changes. Claims of examination error which are not filed within 30 days of an examination review shall be denied. The request shall include:
MPSW 1.07(3)
(3) A description of the perceived error, including specific questions or procedures claimed to be in error.
MPSW 1.07(4)
(4) The facts which the applicant intends to prove, including reference text citations or other supporting evidence for the applicant's claim.
MPSW 1.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1993, No. 455, eff. 12-1-93;
CR 02-105: am. (intro.) and (2),
Register October 2002 No. 562, eff. 11-1-02.
MPSW 1.08
MPSW 1.08
Credential renewal procedures for all sections of the board. MPSW 1.08(1)
(1) Each person granted a credential under
ch. 457, Stats., is certified or licensed for the current period only. To renew certification or licensure, a credential holder shall by July 1 of the odd-numbered year following initial certification or licensure and every 2 years thereafter file with the board an application for renewal on a form prescribed by the board, and submit the fee under s.
440.08 (2), Stats.
MPSW 1.08(2)
(2) A credential holder who fails to renew certification or licensure shall cease and desist from practice and from use of the professional title. Within 5 years following the renewal date, a credential holder may renew the expired credential without examination by filing the required renewal application, the renewal fee, and the late renewal fee under s.
440.08 (3), Stats. A credential holder who fails to renew certification or licensure within 5 years of the renewal date may be reinstated by complying with the requirements for obtaining initial certification or licensure, including educational and examination requirements which apply at the time application is made.
MPSW 1.08(3)
(3) An applicant for reinstatement of certification or licensure following disciplinary action shall meet requirements in
sub. (1) and may be required to successfully complete an examination as the board prescribes. An applicant who applies for reinstatement more than 5 years after the date of the order imposing discipline against the applicant may be reinstated by complying with the requirements for obtaining initial certification or licensure, including educational and examination requirements which apply at the time the application for reinstatement is made.
MPSW 1.08(4)
(4) The credential and certificate of biennial certification or licensure shall be displayed in a prominent place by each person while certified or licensed by the board.
MPSW 1.08(5)
(5) Every credential holder shall notify the department, in writing, of a change of name or address within 30 days of the change.
MPSW 1.09
MPSW 1.09
Alcohol and drug counseling. MPSW 1.09(1)(a)(a) A person credentialed by the board may use the title "alcohol and drug counselor" or "chemical dependency counselor" only if he or she is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor or as a chemical dependency counselor through a process recognized by the department of health services.
MPSW 1.09(1)(b)
(b) A person credentialed by the board who treats alcohol or substance dependency or abuse in a clinic certified under
ch. DHS 75, shall be a substance abuse counselor as defined in
s. DHS 75.02 (84).
MPSW 1.09(1)(c)
(c) A person credentialed by the board may treat alcohol or substance dependency or abuse as a specialty under s.
457.02 (5m), Stats., only if he or she is qualified to do so by education, training and experience. In order to treat persons with a DSM diagnosis of substance dependence, to treat the substance dependence issues of a person with a dual diagnosis, to advertise as an AODA specialist, or to be employed in a position identified as an AODA specialist, a person credentialed by the board who provides services in a setting other than a clinic certified under
ch. DHS 75, must either be certified as a substance abuse counselor under
s. DHS 75.02 (84), or must be authorized by the board to treat alcohol or substance dependence or abuse as a specialty after satisfying all of the requirements in
sub. (2).
MPSW 1.09(1)(d)
(d) Any credential holder may prepare a client for substance dependence treatment by referral, may continue to work with a client until a referral for dependence treatment is completed, may continue to work with the non-AODA issues of a person who had been referred for dependence treatment, and may continue to treat a client who is in recovery following treatment for substance dependence.
MPSW 1.09(2)
(2) Qualifications. To be authorized by the board to treat alcohol or substance dependence or abuse as a specialty, a person credentialed by the board must submit evidence of all of the following:
MPSW 1.09(2)(a)
(a) Successful passage of the ICRC written counselor certification examination.
MPSW 1.09(2)(b)
(b) At least 1,000 hours of face-to-face client counseling experience, supervised by an individual defined in
sub. (4), with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, which can be either the same as or separate from the hours for initial licensure.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)
(c) One-hundred and eighty (180) contact hours of AODA-relevant education, including at least 45 hours of education in psychopharmacology, across the following 4 knowledge domains, further defined in the U.S. department of health and human services technical assistance publication series number 21 (TAP-21):
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)1.a.a. Understand a variety of models and theories of addiction and other problems related to substance abuse.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)1.b.
b. Recognize the social, political, economic and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist, including risk and resiliency factors that characterize individuals and groups and their living environments.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)1.c.
c. Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the user and significant others.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)1.d.
d. Recognize the potential for substance use disorders to mimic a variety of medical and psychological disorders and the potential for medical and psychological disorders to co-exist with addiction and substance abuse.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)2.a.a. Describe the philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of the most generally accepted and scientifically supported models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention, and continuing care for addiction and other substance-related problems.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)2.b.
b. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)2.c.
c. Understand the importance of research and outcome data and their application in clinical practice.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)2.d.
d. Understand the value of an interdisciplinary approach to addiction treatment.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.a.a. Understand the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.b.
b. Describe a variety of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse and dependence.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.c.
c. Tailor helping strategies and treatment modalities to the client's stage of dependence, change or recovery.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.d.
d. Provide treatment services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the client.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.f.
f. Be knowledgeable in medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of substance use disorders.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.g.
g. Understand the variety of insurance and health maintenance options available and the importance of helping clients access those benefits.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.h.
h. Recognize that crisis may indicate an underlying substance use disorder and may be a window of opportunity for change.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)3.i.
i. Understand the need for and the use of methods for measuring treatment outcome.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.a.a. Understand diverse cultures and incorporate the relevant needs of culturally diverse groups, as well as people with disabilities, into clinical practice.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.b.
b. Understand the importance of self-awareness in one's personal, professional and cultural life.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.c.
c. Understand the addiction professional's obligations to adhere to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.d.
d. Understand the importance of ongoing supervision and continuing education in the delivery of client services.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.e.
e. Understand the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in prevention as well as treatment.
MPSW 1.09(2)(c)4.f.
f. Understand and apply setting-specific policies and procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff.
MPSW 1.09 Note
Note: Copies of TAP-21 may be obtained from the Wisconsin Certification Board, 10930 W. Potter Road, Suite B., Wauwatosa, WI 53226-3450.
MPSW 1.09(3)(a)(a) Verification that a credential holder satisfies the requirements of
sub. (2) shall be administered by the department of health services or its designee pursuant to an interagency agreement or other contractual arrangement with the department.
MPSW 1.09(3)(b)
(b) Upon verification by the department of health services or its designee that a credential holder satisfies the requirements of
sub. (2), the board shall notify the credential holder and record the credential holder's authority to treat alcohol or substance dependency or abuse as a specialty.
MPSW 1.09(4)(a)(a) For purposes of
sub. (2) (b), any of the following may supervise face-to-face client counseling experience by credential holders:
MPSW 1.09(4)(a)2.
2. Any of the following, if knowledgeable in psychopharmacology and addiction treatment:
MPSW 1.09(4)(b)
(b) To maintain his or her qualification to supervise face-to-face counseling experience by credential holders, a supervisor must complete at least 10 continuing education hours in psychopharmacology or substance abuse treatment during each biennial credentialing period.
MPSW 1.09(4)(c)
(c) A credential holder acquiring supervised experience to satisfy
sub. (2) (b), may practice under the supervision of an individual qualified in
par. (a).
MPSW 1.09(5)
(5) Continuing education. To maintain his or her authority to treat alcohol or substance dependency or abuse as a specialty, a credential holder must complete at least 10 continuing education hours in alcohol or substance dependency or abuse education during each biennial credentialing period, and will be eligible for credit against the required biennial continuing education requirement for credential renewal for up to 18 hours in alcohol or substance dependency or abuse education.
MPSW 1.09 History
History: CR 02-105: cr.
Register October 2002 No. 562, eff. 11-1-02;
CR 04-044: renum. MPSW 1.09 to be (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (b) to (d) and (2) to (5)
Register January 2005 No. 589, eff. 2-1-05; correction in (1) (a) to (c), (3) (a), (b), (4) (a) 1. made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 6.,
7., Stats.,
Register November 2011 No. 671.
MPSW 1.10
MPSW 1.10
Professional liability insurance. MPSW 1.10(1)(1) Except as provided in
sub. (2), a person licensed as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor may not practice clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling unless he or she has in effect professional liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $3,000,000 for all occurrences in one year.
MPSW 1.10(2)
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person practicing clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling as an employee of a federal, state, or local governmental agency, if the practice is part of the duties for which he or she is employed and is solely within the confines of or under the jurisdiction of the agency by which he or she is employed.
MPSW 1.10 History
History: CR 02-105: cr.
Register October 2002 No. 562, eff. 11-1-02.
MPSW 1.11(2)
(2) Definition. In this section, the term "psychometric test" means a procedure for measuring psychological, behavioral or interpersonal characteristics in which a sample of an examinee's behavior is obtained and subsequently evaluated and scored using a standardized process. A person credentialed by the board may not use a testing instrument for diagnostic or assessment purposes unless he or she satisfies the requirements in
sub. (5). Psychometric testing does not include a test instrument used solely to screen for problems, to assist in treatment planning, to clarify treatment goals, to plan for interventions, to monitor progress in treatment or an unstandardized questionnaire, unstructured behavior sample or a test used to evaluate performance in education or training or training prepared by a teacher or trainer.
MPSW 1.11(3)
(3) Requirements for performing psychometric testing. The competent use of a psychometric test requires that the licensee or person supervised by the licensee have the requisite knowledge, skills, training and experience needed to do all of the following:
