Can LMSWs diagnose in Texas?
Yes — LMSWs in Texas can participate in diagnosing, but only under clinical supervision.
To engage in clinical social work (including diagnosing), an LMSW must:
work in a clinical setting
be under the supervision of an LCSW-S
follow an approved supervision plan
This is often referred to as LMSW-AP (Advanced Practice) status.
Under these conditions, LMSWs can:
conduct assessments
contribute to diagnoses
provide psychotherapy
However, they cannot independently diagnose or practice clinically without supervision.