Definitions

1. Law
2. US Virgin Islands Code
3. Professions and Occupations
4. Social Workers
5. Definitions

• As used in this chapter:
  • “Board” means the Board of Social Work Licensure established in this chapter. “Social work practice” means service and action to effect changes in human behavior, a person's or persons' emotional responses, and the social conditions of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, which are influenced by the interaction of social, cultural, political, and economic systems. The practice of social work is guided by special knowledge of social resources, social systems, human capabilities, and the part that conscious and unconscious motivation play in determining behavior. The disciplined application of social work values, principles, and methods in a variety of ways includes but is not restricted to the following:

    • (1) Counseling and the use of applied psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups and other measures to help people modify behavior or to aid in personal and family adjustment; or

    • (2) providing general assistance, information, and referral services and other supportive social services; or

    • (3) explaining and interpreting the psychosocial aspects of a situation to individuals, families, or groups; or

    • (4) helping organizations and communities analyze social problems and human needs and provide human services; or

    • (5) helping organizations and communities organize for general neighborhood improvement or community development; or

    • (6) improving social conditions through the application of social planning and social policy formulations; or

    • (7) meeting basic human needs; or

    • (8) assisting in problem-solving activities; or

    • (9) resolving or managing conflict; or

    • (10) bringing about changes in the system.

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