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HRS §467E-1.5

What each type of social worker is allowed to do

This section limits what social workers can do based on their license type. A licensed bachelor social worker works under supervision in an agency. A licensed social worker and a licensed clinical social worker can do more, with the clinical one having the widest range of duties.

The statute, as written — Limitations of scope of practice

In accordance with the definition of the practice of social work, there shall be limitations on the scope of the practice of social work as follows: (1) The "licensed bachelor social worker" or "L.B.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (4) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1 in an agency setting under supervision; (2) The "licensed social worker" or "L.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (7) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1; and (3) The "licensed clinical social worker" or "L.C.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (8) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§467E-1 Definitions for the Social Worker Licensing Law

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