Wisconsin Administrative Code Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board
Here’s an overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code – Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board (MPSW) 📘
📋 Chapter Summary
The MPSW Code is organized into the following key chapters: (dsps.wi.gov)
MPSW 1 – Authority & general practice
MPSW 2–6 – Social work: definitions, licensure application, supervision, exams, scope of practice
MPSW 10–12, 14 – Professional counseling: definitions, licensure application, supervised practice, academic equivalency
MPSW 15–17 – Marriage & family therapy: definitions, licensure requirements, temporary/reciprocal licenses
MPSW 19 – Continuing education
MPSW 20 – Professional conduct standards
Additionally, general administrative procedures (like hearings, injunctions, application policies) are governed by SPS 1–9 (dsps.wi.gov, law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Highlights of Key Sections
Social Work (MPSW Chapter 6)
Defines levels of practice: Certified Social Worker (CSW), Advanced Practice (CSWA), Independent (CSWI), and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (law.cornell.edu).
Counseling & MFT Applications (MPSW 11, 12, 16, 17)
Cover prerequisites, supervised practice, and provisions for temporary or reciprocal licensing. See MPSW 11–12 for counselors and MPSW 16–17 for therapists (dsps.wi.gov).
Exams & Continuing Education
MPSW 5 – Social work examination procedures
MPSW 19 – CE requirements apply across all three professions (dsps.wi.gov).
Conduct & Ethics
MPSW 20 – Professional conduct rules
Applies to all licensed/certified practitioners in the board’s purview (dsps.wi.gov).
📌 Board Authority & Structure
Operates under Wis. Stat. ch. 457 and is created by Wis. Stat. § 15.405(7c) (dsps.wi.gov).
Composed of 13 members: social workers, counselors, marriage & family therapists, and public reps (dsps.wi.gov).
✅ How to Access the Official Rules
Official state‑published rules are available on the Wisconsin DSPS site (Chapters MPSW 1–20).
For authenticated text, consult the Legis.wisconsin.gov Administrative Code documents (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
🔗 Quick Links
DSPS MPSW Board page – background, board members, statutory authority
DSPS Rules Summary – chapter breakdowns
Cornell/LII – access to full text for each present rule chapter
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