64B25-28.012. Application Forms and Requirements

(1) Applications for certification as a master social worker shall be on Form DH-CMS 2061 (effective 07/2021) entitled “Application for Licensure as a Certified Master Social Worker,” incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13944.

(2) The applicant must also submit:

(a) Documentation of 3 years of experience in the field of social work, 2 years of which must have been at the post-master’s level under the supervision of a person who meets the education and experience requirements for certification as a certified master social worker or licensure as a clinical social worker under Chapter 491, F.S.;

(b) An official transcript of all social work related post-secondary education completed by the applicant must be received by the Department of Health directly from the office of the registrar of the institution where the education was completed.

(3) Applicants who hold or have ever held any professional licensure or certification issued by any state, shall mail to each such state the Licensure/Certification Verification Form provided by the Department as part of the application for the purpose of verifying the status of such licenses or certifications.

Rulemaking Authority 491.015 FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), 456.0635, 491.0145 FS. History–New 12-10-90, Amended 7-30-91, Formerly 21-28.012, 61-28.012, 59FF-28.012, Amended 3-27-16, 12-29-16, 12-29-21.