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Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.002 - Documentation of Course Content Completed in Independent Study

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) For the purpose of this rule an
				"independent study" course will be defined as:
(a) Any course for which the institution
				which granted credit for the course did not publish an official course
				description of content; and/or
(b)
				Any course labeled by the institution as independent study, directed study, or
				directed research; and/or
(c) Any
				course in which learning was not completed in a classroom setting with a member
				of the faculty of the institution which granted credit and no other students
				matriculated in the same course were present during the learning
				experience.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.003 - Examination for Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) An
				applicant who has completed all requirements for the examination and has been
				certified eligible by the board will be admitted to the examination for
				licensure.
(2) Theory and practice
				examinations.
(a) The examination for Clinical
				Social Workers shall be the Clinical Level objective multiple choice
				examination developed by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
				Beginning January 1, 2023, applicants shall be deemed eligible to take the
				examination after completion of 18 months of documented experience in clinical
				settings, not including the applicant's praticum or other experience received
				in the applicant's graduate program.
(b) The examination for Mental Health
				Counselors shall be the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination
				(NCMHCE), clinical simulation examination developed by the National Board for
				Certified Counselors (NBCC). Applicants for licensure by endorsement may use
				the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) if the
				exam was taken prior to the year 2000.
(c) The examination for Marriage and Family
				Therapists shall be the examination developed by the Examination Advisory
				Committee of the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board
				(AMFTRB).
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.0035 - Continuing Education Courses Required Prior to Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) An applicant for licensure in Clinical
				Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling shall
				provide proof of the folowing prior to licensure:
(a) Completion of a Law and Rules approved
				course consisting of a minimum of eight (8) hours which shall include the
				following subject areas:
1. Chapter 456, Part
				II, F.S., (Regulation of Professions and Occupations, General
				Provisions)
2. Chapter
				90.503, F.S.,
				(Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege)
3. Chapter 394, F.S., (Part I Florida Mental
				Health Act)
4. Chapter 397, F.S.
				(Substance Abuse Services)
5.
				Chapters 415 and 39, F.S., (Protection from Abuse, Neglect and
				Exploitation)
6. Chapter 491, F.S.,
				(Clinical, Counseling and Psychotherapy Services)
7. Division 64B4, F.A.C., (Rules of the Board
				of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health
				Counseling)
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.005 - Course Content Documentation

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In the event the course titles which appear on the
				  applicant's transcript do not clearly identify the content of the coursework,
				  the applicant shall be required to provide additional documentation in the form
				  of:
(1) A course syllabus,
				or
(2) A catalog description
				published for the course during the term the course was taken.
(3) If neither subsection (1) or (2), above,
				is deemed adequate by the Board or its designee, the applicant must furnish an
				official statement on university letterhead from the college or university dean
				or the academic department chairperson verifying the course
				contents.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.005 FS. Law Implemented
					 491.005
					 FS.
New 3-10-92, Formerly 21CC-3.005, 61F4-3.005, 59P-3.005,
					 Amended 8-8-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.0051 - Documentation of Substantially Equivalent Licensing Examination

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In order for the Board to determine whether an applicant by
				  endorsement has passed a substantially equivalent licensing examination in
				  another state, the endorsement applicant shall provide the Board with
				  documentation which demonstrates that the exam taken in another state is
				  substantially equal in essential materials and elements to the licensure
				  examinations required in rule
				  64B4-3.003, F.A.C. Essential and
				  material elements shall include but are not limited to:
(1) Name and publisher of the exam;
(2) Time allotted for taking the
				exam;
(3) Subject content domains
				covered by the exam;
(4) Conditions
				under which the exam was taken;
(5)
				Grading criteria;
(6) Raw score and
				scaled passing score;
(7) Exam
				administration date;
(8) Exam
				format (multiple choice/essay); and,
(9) Exam security
				procedures.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004,
					 491.006(1)(a)
					 FS. Law Implemented 491.006
					 FS.
New 4-24-00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.006 - Security and Monitoring Procedures for Licensure Examination (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.017,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.017
					 FS.
New 8-18-93, Formerly 61F4-3.006, 59P-3.006, Repealed
					 4-27-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.0075 - Provisional Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) An applicant
				for licensure by examination or endorsement who intends to practice in Florida
				while satisfying coursework or examination requirements for licensure must be
				provisionally licensed in the profession for which he or she is seeking
				licensure prior to beginning practice.
(2) An applicant seeking a provisional
				license must submit a completed application to the Board on Form DH-MQA 1176,
				Application for Provisional Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker,
				Marriage& Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor (Revised 8/2020),
				hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12494
,
				or the Board office at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-08, Tallahassee, Florida
				32399-3258. The application shall be accompanied by the application fee
				specified in rule 64B4-4.014, F.A.C., which is
				non-refundable.
(3) A provisional
				license shall be valid for a twenty-four (24) month period after the license is
				issued and may not be renewed or reissued.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013,
					 491.004(5),
					 491.0046 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013,
					 456.0635,
					 491.0046
					 FS.
New 6-8-09, Amended 2-13-17, 2-27-19,
					 3-9-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.008 - Supervision Required Until Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				An applicant who practices clinical social work, marriage and family therapy
				and/or mental health counseling must continue in "supervision" as defined in
				rule 64B4-2.002, F.A.C., and use the
				term "Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, Registered Marriage and Family
				Therapy Intern, or Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern" until he or she
				is in receipt of a license to practice the profession for which he or she has
				applied or a letter from the Department stating he or she is licensed, even if
				the two (2) year post-masters supervision requirement has been
				satisfied.
(2) All provisional
				licensees who practice clinical social work, marriage and family therapy and/or
				mental health counseling must continue in supervision, until he or she is in
				receipt of a license or a letter from the Department stating he or she is
				licensed as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or mental
				health counselor. Supervision is defined as contact between the provisional
				licensee and the qualified supervisor during which client cases are discussed
				and the supervisor provides the provisional licensee with oversight and
				guidance in diagnosing, treating and dealing with clients in conformance with
				Florida laws and rules. During the period of provisional licensure, the
				provisional licensee and the qualified supervisor shall meet face-to-face for
				at least one hour per month. For the purposes of this subparagraph, supervisor
				is defined as a Florida licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family
				therapist, or mental health counselor.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.014(4)(c),
					 491.005(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 491.012,
					 491.014(4)(c),
					 491.0046(3)
					 FS.
New 3-14-94, Formerly 61F4-3.008, 59P-3.008, Amended
					 10-28-98, 9-28-06, 10-17-10.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.0085 - Intern Registration

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) An individual
				who intends to practice in Florida to satisfy the post-master's experience must
				register as an intern by submitting a completed application to the Board on
				Form DH-MQA 1175, Application for Registration as a Registered Intern for
				Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling
				(Revised 8/2020), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be
				obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12733
,
				or the web at
www.floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources
.
				The application shall be accompanied by the application fee specified in Rule
				64B4-4.015, F.A.C., which is
				non-refundable.
(2) An intern is
				required to identify a qualified supervisor by requesting that the supervisor
				submit a letter to the Board with the applicant's name, supervisor's name,
				supervisor's license number, and a statement that he or she has agreed to
				provide supervision while the applicant is a registered intern.
(3) Prior to changing or adding another
				qualified supervisor, the registered intern must:
(a) Request that the new supervisor submit a
				letter to the Board with the registered intern's name, the intern's license
				number, the supervisor's name, the supervisor's license number, and a statement
				that he or she has agreed to provide supervision to the registered intern;
				and,
(b) Receive a communication
				from the Board indicating its approval of the new supervisor.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.009 - Limited Licenses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Pursuant to
				Section 456.015, F.S., this rule permits
				the practice by retired professionals in good standing to serve the indigent
				and critical need populations of this state.
(2) Any person desiring to obtain a limited
				license shall submit a completed application to the Board on Form DH-MQA 1178,
				Application for Limited Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage &
				Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor (Revised 8/2020), hereby adopted
				and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12492
,
				or the Board's website at
				http://www.floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources. The application shall
				be accompanied by the documents required by Section
				456.015(2),
				F.S., and a fee of $25 unless the applicant provides a notarized statement from
				the employer stating that the applicant will not receive monetary compensation
				for service involving the practice of his profession.
(3) In addition to the restrictions on
				practice set forth in Section
				456.015(4),
				F.S., a recipient of a limited license may practice in a critical need area
				which are state mental institutions, state institutions for the intellectually
				disabled, the Department of Corrections, and health manpower shortages areas
				established by the United States Department of Health and Human
				Services.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.015 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.013,
					 456.015,
					 456.0635
					 FS.
New 11-13-96, Formerly 59P-3.009, Amended 6-8-09, 3-11-10,
					 5-12-16, 9-1-16, 2-27-19, 3-9-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-3 - LICENSURE - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING APPLICANTS › Section 64B4-3.010 - Marriage and Family Therapy Dual Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any psychologist licensed under Chapter 490, F.S., clinical
				  social worker or mental health counselor licensed under this chapter or any
				  advanced registered nurse practitioner certified under Section
				  464.012, F.S., and determined by
				  the Board of Nursing to be a specialist in psychiatric mental health, desiring
				  to obtain licensure as a marriage and family therapist shall submit a completed
				  application to the Board on Form DH-MQA 1177, Application for Dual Licensure as
				  a Marriage and Family Therapist (Revised 8/2020), hereby adopted and
				  incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12493
,
				  or the Board's website at
				  http://www.floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources. The application shall
				  be accompanied with the application fee and the initial active status license
				  fee specified in Rule
				  64B4-4.002,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013,
					 491.0057,
					 456.0635
					 FS.
New 6-8-09, Amended 2-24-10, 5-12-16, 9-1-16, 2-27-19,
					 3-9-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.002 - Application and Initial Active Status License Fee for Licensure

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The fees for application and initial
				active status licensure are:
$100 application fee and $75 initial licensure fee for a
				  total of $175.
(2) The
				initial licensure fee is refundable only if the applicant is ruled ineligible
				for licensure and the applicant submits a written request to the Department for
				a refund.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.005 FS. Law Implemented
					 491.005
					 FS.
New 4-3-89, Amended 4-19-92, Formerly 21CC-4.002,
					 61F4-4.002, Amended 12-22-94, 7-6-95, 1-7-96, 3-5-96, Formerly 59P-4.002,
					 Amended 1-25-98, 10-18-99, 8-9-00, 10-9-00, 10-15-02, 2-5-09, 5-11-10,
					 8-7-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.003 - Application Fee for Licensure by Endorsement (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(3),
					 491.004(5),
					 491.006(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.025(3),
					 491.006
					 FS.
New 4-3-89, Formerly 21CC-4.003, 61F4-4.003, 59P-4.003,
					 Amended 10-9-00, 4-4-13, Repealed
					 8-7-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.005 - Biennial Licensure Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The biennial licensure fee for a clinical social worker
				  license, marriage and family therapist license and mental health counselor
				  license shall be $115 each.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(1),
					 491.004(5),
					 491.007(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.025(1),
					 491.007(1)
					 FS.
New 4-3-89, Amended 2-25-90, 6-1-92, Formerly 21CC-4.005,
					 Amended 1-9-94, Formerly 61F4-4.005, 59P-4.005, Amended 10-9-00, 9-6-04,
					 6-7-10, 8-7-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.0051 - Reactivation Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for reactivating an inactive status license shall be
				  $50.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036,
					 491.008
					 FS.
New 12-22-94, Formerly
					 59P-4.0051.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.0052 - Renewal of Inactive Status Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for the biennial renewal of an inactive status is
				  $50.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036,
					 491.008
					 FS.
New 12-22-94, Formerly
					 59P-4.0052.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.0053 - Retired Status Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for an active or inactive status licensee who chooses
				  retired status is $50.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036(4)(b),
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036(4)(b)
					 FS.
New 1-16-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.006 - Change of Status Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for processing a licensee's request to change
				  licensure status at any time other than at the beginning of a licensure cycle
				  shall be $105.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036
					 FS.
New 11-13-94, Formerly 59P-4.006, Amended
					 10-9-00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.007 - Delinquency Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The fee for a delinquent status licensee applying for active
				  or inactive status shall be $105.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.036,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.036
					 FS.
New 11-13-94, Formerly
					 59P-4.007.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.009 - Continuing Education Provider Application Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The nonrefundable application fee for Board approval of a
				  continuing education provider shall be $200 for each licensure biennium for
				  which the provider seeks approval.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004,
					 491.0085 FS. Law Implemented
					 491.0085(2)
					 FS.
New 4-3-89, Formerly 21CC-4.009, 61F4-4.009, 59P-4.009,
					 Amended 12-21-97, 2-8-05.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.013 - Initial Licensure Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.013(2),
					 456.025(1),
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.013(2),
					 456.025(1),
					 491.005,
					 491.006(1)
					 FS.
New 6-1-92, Formerly 21CC-4.013, Amended 1-9-94, Formerly
					 61F4-4.013, 59P-4.013, Repealed 8-7-18.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.014 - Provisional License Application Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The nonrefundable application fee for provisional licensure
				  shall be $100 which is valid for a 24 month period after the license is issued
				  and which is nonrenewable.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.0046(2)(a)
					 FS. Law Implemented 491.0046(2)(a)
					 FS.
New 1-25-98, Amended
					 10-9-00.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.015 - Registered Intern Registration Fee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The nonrefundable application fee for registered intern
				  registration is $150.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.0045(2)(a)
					 FS. Law Implemented 491.0045(2)(a),
					 491.005
					 FS.
New 3-2-98, Amended 10-9-00,
					 10-15-02.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.016 - Registered Intern Biennial Renewal Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.007(3) FS.
					 Law Implemented 491.007(3)
					 FS.
New 12-21-97, Amended 10-9-00, Repealed
					 5-29-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.018 - Registered Intern Delinquency Fee (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.36(7),
					 491.004 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.36(7),
					 491.007(3)
					 FS.
New 10-18-99, Repealed
					 5-29-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-4 - FEE SCHEDULE › Section 64B4-4.019

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.025(10),
					 491.004 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.025(10)
					 FS.
New 12-17-06.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.002 - Return of Certificates or Licenses (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 455.2273,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 455.2273,
					 491.009
					 FS.
New 3-5-89, Formerly 21CC-5.002, 61F4-5.002, 59P-5.002,
					 Repealed 10-6-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.003 - Time for Payment of Civil Penalties (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 455.227(2),
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 455.227(2),
					 491.009
					 FS.
New 3-5-89, Formerly 21CC-5.003, 61F4-5.003, 59P-5.003,
					 Repealed 10-6-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.004 - Qualifications of Investigators Assigned to Board by Agency (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 455.203(8) FS.
					 Law Implemented 455.203(8)
					 FS.
New 1-4-90, Formerly 21CC-5.004, 61F4-5.004, 59P-5.004,
					 Repealed 10-6-97.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.006 - Probable Cause Panel

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The
				determination as to whether probable cause exists to believe that a violation
				of the provisions of Chapter 456, Part II, or 491, F.S., or of the rules
				promulgated thereunder has occurred, shall be made by a majority vote of a
				probable cause panel; except as provided in subsection (2), below.
(2) In the event panel members disagree as to
				a finding of probable cause, the Secretary of the Department of Health shall
				determine whether probable cause exists to believe that a violation has
				occurred.
(3) The probable cause
				panel shall consist of at least two professional members and one consumer
				member if one is available and willing to serve. Any of the appointments may be
				a past Board member, but at least one must be a current member of the
				Board.
(4) The probable cause panel
				members shall be assigned by the Chairman of the Board and each panel shall
				meet as necessary.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.073,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.073
					 FS.
New 1-3-91, Amended 2-24-93, Formerly 21CC-5.006,
					 61F4-5.006, 59P-5.006, Amended 8-9-00,
					 8-13-08.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.007 - Citations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Definitions. As used in this rule:
(a) "Citation" means an instrument which
				meets the requirements set forth in Section
				456.077, F.S., and which is
				served upon a subject for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount
				established by this rule;
(b)
				"Subject" means the licensee, registered intern, provisional licensee,
				applicant, person, partnership, corporation, or other entity alleged to have
				committed a violation designated in this rule.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.009 - Supervision by Disciplined Practitioner

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any licensee who is disciplined by a final order of a Board
				  shall not serve as a "qualified supervisor" until the licensee has complied
				  with all of the obligations imposed by the final order. Within 15 days after
				  the filing of an administrative complaint against a "qualified supervisor"
				  license, the "qualified supervisor" shall provide written notice of the
				  administrative complaint to all his or her supervisees. Within one (1) day of
				  the filing of a final order against a "qualified supervisor's" license, the
				  "qualified supervisor" shall provide written notice of the final order and
				  shall terminate all supervisory relationships.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.079,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.079,
					 491.009
					 FS.
New 1-7-92, Formerly 21CC-5.009, 61F4-5.009, 59P-5.009,
					 Amended 10-23-06, 9-1-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-5 - DISCIPLINE › Section 64B4-5.010 - Mediation Offenses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Board designates a violation of its practice act as being
				  appropriate for mediation as provided in section
				  456.079, F.S., as it is economic
				  in nature or can be remedied by the licensee, the failure to timely pay any
				  assessed administrative fines or costs.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.078,
					 491.004(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 456.078
					 FS.
New 11-13-94, Formerly
					 59P-5.010.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.001 - Renewal of Active License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The
				Department of Health shall renew an active license upon receipt of the renewal
				license fee, as established by Rule
				64B4-4.005, F.A.C. By remitting
				the correct fee to the Department, the licensee is affirming that all
				requirements for license renewal have been met. Each renewal period shall begin
				on the date established by the Department.
(2) A licensee shall not be required to
				complete continuing education for the first renewal of licensure. For each
				subsequent renewal, licensee must complete 30 hours of approved continuing
				education credit. Courses shall include:
(a)
				Two hours on the prevention of medical errors; and
(b) Three hours relating to professional
				ethics and boundary issues or telehealth. These courses may be taken in any
				order, however, the same course may not be taken in consecutive renewal
				periods.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0011 - Inactive Status

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any licensee may
				elect at the time of license renewal to place the license into inactive status
				by filing with the board a complete application for inactive status and paying
				the inactive status fee of $50. For the purpose of this section, a complete
				application shall be a renewal form provided by the Department of Health on
				which the licensee affirmatively elects inactive status.
(2) An inactive status licensee whose license
				has been in inactive status for less than two consecutive biennial licensure
				cycles may change to active status at any time provided the licensee.
(a) Submits an application of form entitled
				Application for license (form DPR/MQA CSW, MFT and MHC/007/REV. 11/91); and,
(b) Meets the continuing education
				requirements of Rules
				64B4-6.001 and
				64B4-6.002, F.A.C., for each
				biennium the licensee was in inactive status and pays the reactivation fee of
				$50, the current biennial renewal fee at the time of reactivation and, if
				applicable, the change of status fee as defined by Rule
				64B4-4.006,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0012 - Delinquent Status License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The failure
				of any licensee to elect active or inactive status before the license expires
				shall cause the license to become delinquent.
(2) The delinquent status licensee must
				affirmatively apply for active or inactive status during the biennium in which
				the license becomes delinquent. The failure by the delinquent status licensee
				to cause the license to become active or inactive before the expiration of the
				biennium in which the license became delinquent shall render the license null
				and void without further action by the board or the Department of
				Health.
(3) The delinquent status
				licensee who applies for active or inactive license status shall:
(a) File with the board the complete
				application for either active status or inactive status as defined in Rule
				64B4-6.0011, F.A.C.;
(b) Pay to the board either the active status
				or inactive status license fee, the delinquent status license fee and, if
				applicable, the change of status fee of Rule
				64B4-4.006, F.A.C.;
				and,
(c) Demonstrate compliance
				with the continuing education requirements of Rules
				64B4-6.001 and
				64B4-6.003,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0013 - Exemption of Spouse of Member of Armed Forces from License Renewal Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces
				  of the United States and was caused to be absent from the State of Florida
				  because of the spouse's duties with the armed forces and who at the time the
				  absence became necessary was in good standing with the Board of Clinical Social
				  Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling and entitled to
				  practice as an Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental
				  Health Counselor in Florida shall be exempt from all licensure renewal
				  provisions. The licensee must document the absence and the spouse's military
				  status to the Board.
Rulemaking Authority
					 456.024(2),
					 491.004 FS. Law Implemented
					 456.024
					 FS.
New 10-18-99.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0014 - Retired Status License

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any
				licensee may elect at the time of licensure renewal to place the license on
				retired status by paying the retired status fee of $50.00.
(2) A retired status licensee may change to
				active status provided:
(a) If the license has
				been in retired status for less than 10 years, the licensee must meet the
				continuing education requirements of Rules
				64B4-6.001 and
				64B4-6.002, F.A.C., for each
				biennium the licensee was in retired status and pay all past renewal
				fees;
(b) If the license has been
				in retired status for more than 10 years, the licensee must retake and pass the
				applicable examination for the licensee's profession set forth in Rule
				64B4-3.003, F.A.C., and retake
				an approved laws and rules course as set forth in Rule
				64B4-6.0045,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0025 - Approved Continuing Education Course for Supervisory Training

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The continuing education course required to meet the
				  qualifications for a qualified supervisor pursuant to section
				  491.005, F.S., and subparagraph
				  64B4-11.007(3)(b)
				  2., paragraph 64B4-21.007(3)(b),
				  and subparagraph 64B4-31.007(2)(b)
				  2., F.A.C., must be offered by a Board approved provider of continuing
				  education and consist of the following:
(1) It must meet all the requirements of
				subparagraphs 64B4-6.004(2)(a)
				1.-5., F.A.C.;
(2) It must be 12
				clock hours of didactic and interactional instruction which must be provided
				live and deliverd in a manner and in such a way that monitors attendence,
				minimizes distractions, and allows for real-time interaction between the
				instructor and the attendee; and,
(3) Must contain content that satisfies the
				following learning objectives. The participant will:
(a) Become familiar with the major models of
				supervision for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy or mental
				health counseling;
(b) Gain skills
				to develop a personal model of supervision, drawn from existing models of
				supervision and from preferred styles of therapy;
(c) Understand the co-evolving dynamics of
				therapist-client and supervisor-therapist-client relationships;
(d) Explore distinctive issues that arise in
				supervision;
(e) Address the
				contextual variables in practice such as culture, gender, ethnicity, power and
				economics;
(f) Become familiar with
				the ethical, legal and regulatory issues of supervision;
(g) Review the Florida laws and the board
				rules governing interns and supervision; and,
(h) Understand the role of evaluation in
				supervision.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.003 - Documentation of Continuing Education Credits

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) During the license renewal period of each
				biennium, an application for renewal will be mailed to each licensee at the
				last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive any notification during
				this period does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of meeting the
				continuing education requirements.
(2) The licensee shall maintain and make
				available upon request the documentation required by this rule for a period of
				two years following the renewal period to which the continuing education
				credits were applied.
(3) Within 21
				days of a request from the Board or Department, the licensee must provide
				evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements by submission
				of one or more of the following:
(a)
				Certificates which meet the requirements of subparagraph
				64B4-6.004(2)(f)
				2., F.A.C., verifying the licensee's attendance at programs given by providers
				who had, a valid provider number at the time of attendance, or
(b) Certificates verifying the licensee's
				attendance at programs given by providers who meet the requirements of
				paragraph 64B4-6.002(1)(e),
				F.A.C., or
(c) A letter from the
				instructor of a graduate level course in compliance with paragraph
				64B4-6.002(1)(a) or
				(b), F.A.C., verifying the course was
				completed and listing the number of clock hours of attendance completed by the
				licensee. Such letter must be written on official stationery of the institution
				and contain an original signature, or
(d) A transcript verifying credit hours
				earned in compliance with Rule
				64B4-6.002, paragraph (1)(a) or
				(b), F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.004 - Approval of Continuing Education Providers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Continuing education status shall be
				approved prior to presenting continuing education programs. When a provider
				number is necessary, any continuing education event(s) sponsored or provided
				prior to the date a provider number is issued under this rule shall not be
				granted continuing education credit.
(2) Continuing education provider status
				shall be granted to continuing education providers who satisfy the following
				requirements:
(a) Provide the Board with one
				sample continuing education program, three (3) to eight (8) hours in duration,
				including a detailed agenda specifying content and time frames for instruction,
				a copy of any power point or similar presentation materials, and a copy of the
				course materials, which has been designed or approved by the current continuing
				education director and meets all of the following criteria:
1. Is a graduate level course, seminar,
				workshop, or institute which is relevant to, and focuses on clinical social
				work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling practice, theory,
				and method.
2. Has stated learning
				objectives relevant to the material being taught and is of sufficient duration
				to present a topic in depth and detail to accomplish these
				objectives.
3. Is appropriate for
				the purposes of furthering and maintaining the clinical skills or knowledge of
				licensed clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and
				family therapists.
4. The sample
				program must identify the number of continuing education hours that will be
				earned. One continuing education hour is defined as a 60-minute clock hour in
				which there is no less than 50 minutes of uninterrupted instruction.
5. Is instructed/presented by a person who
				meets at least one of the following criteria:
a. Is a faculty member or former faculty
				member of a graduate program meeting the requirements of paragraph
				64B4-6.002(1)(a) or
				(b), F.A.C.
b. Has received specialized graduate or
				post-graduate level training in the subject taught in the program.
c. Has extensive experience to include no
				less than 2 years of practical application or research involving the subject
				taught in the program.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0045 - Approval of Laws and Rules Course Providers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Laws and rules course provider status
				shall be obtained prior to presenting laws and rules courses. Laws and rules
				course provider status shall be granted to those who satisfy the following
				requirements:
(a) Provide the Board with a
				sample laws and rule course containing a detailed agenda specifying content and
				time frames for instruction and meets all of the following criteria:
1. Is a post-graduate course which addresses
				the requirements outlined in subsections
				64B4-3.0035(1) and
				(2), F.A.C.
2. Has stated learning objectives and is of
				sufficient duration to present this topic in depth and detail to accomplish
				these objectives.
3. Is appropriate
				for the purposes of establishing and maintaining knowledge of the laws and
				rules regulating the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family
				therapy, and mental health counseling.
4. Is a minimum of eight (8) hours in
				duration.
5. Is presented by a
				person who meets at least one of the following criteria:
a. Has received specialized graduate or
				post-graduate level training in the subject taught in the program.
b. Has extensive experience to include no
				less than 2 years of practical application or research involving the subject
				taught in the program.
c. Holds a
				Florida license to practice clinical social work, marriage and family therapy,
				mental health counseling, or law.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.0046 - Course Content Requirement of Continuing Education Courses for Renewal Laws and Rules Course

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The renewal laws
				and rules course shall be three (3) hours in duration.
(2) The course shall provide information
				about and review changes to the laws and rules contained in Chapters 456 and
				491, F.S., and Rule Title 64B4, F.A.C.
(3) The renewal laws and rules course must be
				presented by a Board approved continuing education provider or a Board approved
				laws and rules course provider.
(4)
				Prior to presenting the initial program, the provider must provide the Board
				with a sample laws and rules course containing a detailed agenda specifying
				content and time frames for instruction that meets all of the following
				criteria:
(a) Is a graduate level
				course.
(b) Has stated learning
				objectives and is of sufficient duration to present the topic in depth and
				detail to accomplish these objectives.
(c) Is appropriate for the purposes of
				establishing and maintaining knowledge of the laws and rules regulating the
				practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy and mental health
				counseling.
(d) Is presented by a
				person who meets at least one of the following criteria:
1. Has received a specialized graduate or
				post-graduate level training in the subject area taught in the program, or
				holds an active license to practice law in the State of Florida.
2. Has extensive experience to include no
				less than 2 years of practical application or research involving the subject
				taught in the program.
3. Holds a
				Florida license to practice clinical social work, marriage and family therapy,
				or mental health counseling.
Florida Administrative Code › 64 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › 64B4 - Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling › Chapter 64B4-6 - LICENSE RENEWAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT › Section 64B4-6.005 - Approval of Continuing Education Providers of Sex Therapy Training Programs

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Only those continuing education providers
				approved as sex therapy providers pursuant to this rule shall be able to
				provide programs that qualify for continuing education credit in sex therapy
				training. In addition, those continuing education providers who meet the
				requirement of paragraph
				64B4-6.002(1)(e),
				F.A.C., and offer programs that provide sex therapy training as identified in
				subparagraphs 64B4-7.004(2)(a)
				1.-17., F.A.C., shall also be able to provide programs that qualify for
				continuing education credit in sex therapy training.
(2) Continuing education sex therapy provider
				status shall be approved when all the requirements of Rule
				64B4-6.004, F.A.C., have been
				satisfied and the continuing education program required by paragraph
				64B4-6.004(2)(a),
				F.A.C., provides education in sex therapy in any or all of the areas identified
				in subparagraphs 64B4-7.004(2)(a)
				1.-17., F.A.C.
(3) Board approved
				continuing education sex therapy providers shall receive a provider number
				indicating this specific provider status.
Rulemaking Authority
					 491.004(5),
					 491.0085 FS. Law Implemented
					 491.0085(1)
					 FS.
New 10-2-94, Amended 1-7-96, Formerly
					 59P-6.005.