The Board proposes a rule amendment to update and incorporate the form DH-MQA 1175, Application for Registration as a Registered Intern for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling and ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B4-3.0085Intern Registration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes a rule amendment to update and incorporate the form DH-MQA 1175, Application for Registration as a Registered Intern for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling and DH5045-MQA, Graduate-Level Practicum, Internship, or Field Experience Verification form.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment updates and incorporates the form DH-MQA 1175, Application for Registration as a Registered Intern for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling and DH5045-MQA, Graduate-Level Practicum, Internship, or Field Experience Verification form.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 491.004(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.0635, 491.0045, 491.005 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ashleigh K. Irving, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-08, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258, telephone: [phone], or by electronic mail – [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B4-3.0085 Intern Registration.

(1) An individual who intends to practice in Florida to satisfy the post-master’s experience must register as an intern by submitting a completed application to the Board on Form DH-MQA 1175, Application for Registration as a Registered Intern for Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy or Mental Health Counseling (Revised 08/2024 8/2020), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_______12733, or the web at www.floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources. The application shall be accompanied by the application fee specified in Rule 64B4-4.015, F.A.C., which is non-refundable.

(2) Through (7) No Change.

(8) Form DH5045-MQA, Graduate-Level Practicum, Internship, or Field Experience Verification Form – Marriage and Family Therapy (Revised 08/2024 2/2024),  hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-________16705, or on the web at www.floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources, must be submitted by a qualified supervisor on behalf of the Marriage and Family Therapist registered intern upon completion of the practicum, internship, or field work required for licensure when not satisfied by the individuals’ graduate program.

(9) Through (11) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.0635, 491.0045, 491.005 FS. History–New 6-8-09, Amended 2-24-10, 10-17-10, 4-4-13, 2-9-16, 6-7-16, 9-1-16, 2-27-19, 3-9-21, 9-8-21, 5-30-23, 7-11-24,_______________________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 8, 2024

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 11, 2024