Michael G. Holler, LMHC, filed on June 24, 2016.; The Petitioner is requesting the following determinations: (1) Whether an LMHC can conduct testing using testing/instruments of a psychological nature or; (2) Whether an LMHC must use testing/...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B4-7.006:Requirements for Evaluations of Minors for the Purpose of Addressing Custody, Residence or Visitation Disputes

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling has received the petition for declaratory statement from Michael G. Holler, LMHC, filed on June 24, 2016.The petition seeks the agency's opinion as to the applicability of Rule 64B4-7.006, Florida Administrative Code, as it applies to the petitioner.

The Petitioner is requesting the following determinations: (1) Whether an LMHC can conduct testing using testing/instruments of a psychological nature or; (2) Whether an LMHC must use testing/instruments of a psychological nature when appropriate, such as in, but not limited to, performing evaluations of minors for the purpose of addressing custody, residence, or visitation disputes. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after the publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement 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 or by email at [e-mail].