SB1635

SB1635 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to update licensing requirements for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health.

SB1635 modifies the licensing requirements for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors in Hawaii. For social workers, it updates the continuing education requirements, including specific hours in ethics and domestic violence courses. It also revises the qualifications for licensed social workers and licensed clinical social workers, such as degree requirements, examination passing, and supervised clinical experience. For marriage and family therapists, the bill updates the course requirements and supervised practicum experience.