Duties of the Board

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  • In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in the chapter, the Board shall:
    • (a) Annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are:

      • (1) Licensed certified social workers under this chapter;

      • (2) Licensed social workers under this chapter;

      • (3) Licensed social work associates under this chapter;

      • (4) Licensed to engage in the private, independent practice of social work under this chapter;

    • (b) Promulgate rules and regulations that set standards for professional practice and continuing education requirements for certified independent social workers, certified social workers, social workers, and social work associates;

    • (c) Promulgate rules and regulations as may be reasonably necessary for the administration of this chapter and to carry out the purposes thereof;

    • (d) Recommend modifications and amendments to this chapter to the Governor and the Legislature;

    • (e) Recommend to the Virgin Islands Government, Division of Personnel, standards of professional practice for certified social workers, social workers, certified independent social workers, and social work associates.

    • (f) Recommend prosecutions for violations of this chapter to the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands; and

    • (g) Recommend to the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands the bringing of civil actions to seek injunctions and other relief against violations of this chapter.


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