waiver or variance filed by Christopher D. Jackson, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-31.007(1)(b), F.A.C., which states that a “licensed mental health counselor, or the equivalent, who is a qualified supervisor,” as used in Section 491.005(...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B4-31.007Definition of a “Licensed Mental Health Counselor or the Equivalent, Who Is a Qualified Supervisor.”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 23, 2017, the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, received a petition for waiver or variance filed by Christopher D. Jackson, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B4-31.007(1)(b), F.A.C., which states that a “licensed mental health counselor, or the equivalent, who is a qualified supervisor,” as used in Section 491.005(4)(c), F.S., is defined as an individual who, during the period for which the applicant claims supervision, meets one of the following:

(b) Is licensed or certified as a mental health counselor in another state, or resides in another state where licensure is not required, provided that he or she meets the education and experience requirements for licensure as a mental health counselor under Section 491.005(4), F.S.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258. Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board within 14 days of publication of this notice.