waiver or variance filed by Nicole Irene Santana, seeking a variance or waiver of Rule 64B4-3.003(2)(b), F.A.C., which requires that applicants for licensure as a mental health counselor take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

64B4-3.003: Examination for Licensure

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 09, 2015, the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, received a petition for waiver or variance filed by Nicole Irene Santana, seeking a variance or waiver of paragraph 64B4-3.003(2)(b), F.A.C., which requires that applicants for licensure as a mental health counselor take the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) developed by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). All options are given a weight based upon the level of appropriateness for good client care. The minimum pass level shall be the recommended cut-off score provided by the NBCC and established according to a content-based modified Angoff procedure.

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.