Division of Children's Medical Services
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64C-9.006:Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Organization, Roles and Responsibilities
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 46 No. 34, February 19, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The changes are in response to written comments submitted by the staff of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee in a letter dated February 24, 2020.
64C-9.006 Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Organization, Staff Qualifications, Roles and Responsibilities
(1) Each Sexual Abuse Treatment Program shall function under the direction of a program coordinator who is licensed by the State of Florida under Chapter 490 or 491, F.S.; has at least one year of clinical experience in the field of child sexual abuse; and maintains at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year in child abuse or trauma, and at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year specific to sexual abuse. Each licensed professional working for the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program will complete orientation training developed and provided by the Department.
(2) Sexual Abuse Treatment Program counseling staff must have at least a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other behavioral science; and a minimum of one year of clinical counseling experience, six months of which must have been in providing treatment to sexually abused children and their families; and maintains at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year in child abuse or trauma, and at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year specific to sexual abuse. Each Master’s or higher level counselor working for the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program will complete orientation training developed and provided by the Department.
(3) Students actively seeking a Master’s or higher degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other behavioral science may provide Sexual Abuse Treatment Program services under the direct supervision of an individual meeting the requirements of a Sexual Abuse Treatment Program program coordinator; and maintains at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year in child abuse or trauma, and at least four hours of continuing education per state fiscal year specific to sexual abuse. Each student working for the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program will complete orientation training developed and provided by the Department.
(4) through (5) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 39.3031 FS. Law Implemented 39.303 FS. History– New 7-30-18, Amended .
