waiver or variance filed by Christin Verna, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-21.007(1)(b), and (c), F.A.C., which states that a licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a qualified supervisor, as used in Section 491.005(3)(c), F.S., ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B4-21.007Definition of “a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with at Least Five Years Experience or the Equivalent, Who Is a Qualified Supervisor.”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 3, 2017, the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, received a petition for waiver or variance filed by Christin Verna, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraphs 64B4-21.007(1)(b), and (c), F.A.C., which state that a licensed marriage and family therapist, who is a qualified supervisor, as used in Section 491.005(3)(c), F.S., is defined as an individual who, during the period for which the applicant claims supervision meets one of the following: (a) Holds an active license as a marriage and family therapist in the state of Florida; (b) Is licensed or certified as a marriage and family therapist in another state, or resides in a state in which licensure for marriage and family therapy is not required, and can document a minimum of six (6) semester or eight (8) quarter hours of graduate coursework in marriage and family systemic theories and techniques, and five (5) years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist.

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.