(a) No person shall:
(1) Use in connection with the person’s name any designation tending to imply that the person is a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker unless the person is duly licensed and authorized under this chapter;(2) Represent oneself as a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker during the time the person’s license issued under this chapter is forfeited, terminated, suspended, or revoked;(3) Perform clinical diagnosis or psychotherapy unless the person is a licensed clinical social worker; or(4) Engage in autonomous and independent clinical social work practice without being licensed as a licensed clinical social worker.(b) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 and each day’s violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
