Would this change in regulations override the current legislation that a social worker can be defined as anyone with a social work degree (BSW or MSW)? Would it mean that currently exempt settings such as non profits or hospitals would have to hire LCSWs in order to provide the services they currently get reimbursed for? These two questions concern me. As a licensed social worker who has chosen not to pursue an LCSW (at least at this time), I am wondering if this regulation would affect the ability of the unlicensed or mid level social workers to perform their job duties, or create a requirement that they get an LCSW. As we know, this is an expensive and time consuming process which is not within the reach or desire of all social workers. However, if these two issues are not going to be created by the change in regulation, I am supportive of it.