The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the meaning of “accredited” and to expand who can serve as a qualified supervisor.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    64B4-31.007: Definition of a "Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or the Equivalent, Who Is a Qualified Supervisor."
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the meaning of “accredited” and to expand who can serve as a qualified supervisor.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definition of a licensed mental health counselor or the equivalent, and who is a qualified supervisor.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 491.004(5), 491.005(4)(c) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 491.005(4)(c) FS.
    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Definition of a licensed mental health counselor or the equivalent, and who is a qualified supervisor.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify the meaning of “accredited” and to expand who can serve as a qualified supervisor.
Rulemaking Authority:
491.004(5), 491.005(4)(c) FS.
Law:
491.005(4)(c) FS.
Contact:
Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.
Related Rules: (1)
64B4-31.007. Definition of a "Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or the Equivalent, Who Is a Qualified Supervisor."