The board may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, may suspend, or may revoke any license issued under this chapter, or take other disciplinary action, upon proof, after a hearing, that the person has engaged in "unprofessional conduct." The words "unprofessional conduct" as relating to persons licensed under this chapter are defined to include but are not limited to:
(1)  Conviction of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-3211

  • Bachelor social worker: means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and may be designated as a licensed bachelor social worker (LBSW). See Idaho Code 54-3202
  • Board: means the state board of social work examiners hereinafter provided in this chapter. See Idaho Code 54-3202
  • Clinical social worker: means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and may be designated as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). See Idaho Code 54-3202
  • Master social worker: means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and may be designated as a licensed master social worker (LMSW). See Idaho Code 54-3202
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (2)  Habitual drunkenness or addiction to habit-forming drugs, either of which impairs the ability to perform his work without danger to himself or the public he serves.
    (3)  Fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered as a bachelor social worker, master social worker or clinical social worker or in establishing qualifications for licensure under this chapter.
    (4)  Aiding or abetting any person not licensed under this chapter in the practice of social work in the state of Idaho.
    (5)  Failing to be licensed or continuing to represent himself as licensed after the expiration of his license.
    (6)  Being found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the rules established by the board.
    (7)  Having had a license or registration to practice social work revoked, suspended or otherwise disciplined in any state, territory or county.
    (8)  Failing to comply with a board order entered in a disciplinary action.
    (9)  Failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter.