### Question
How does the law define clinical social worker?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **clinical social worker** is defined as:

> an individual who—


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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

