### Question
How is the term clinical social worker defined?


### Answer
The term **clinical social worker** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> an individual who—


(A) possesses a master's or doctor's degree in social work

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

