Do Missouris LCSWs and LBSWs have Privileged Communication?
Yes. (LCSW’s – Refer to Statute Section 337.636 and 337.639; LBSW’s – Refer to Statute Section 337.686 and 337.689) Missouri supports the legal definition of Privileged Communication between LCSW’s and clients, except where there is a risk of public danger or a threat to the public good. “Privileged Communication” is defined as the premise and understanding between a professional and client that the information revealed by the client will not be divulged to others without expressed permission.
