waiver or variance filed by Rosimar Hernandez, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-31.007(2)(b), F.A.C., which requires that a “licensed mental health counselor, or the equivalent, who is a qualified supervisor,” as used in Section 491.005(4)(...

 

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 February 4, 2015, the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, received a petition for waiver or variance filed by Rosimar Hernandez, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B4-31.007(2)(b), F.A.C., which requires 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, 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: Sue Foster, 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.