30894420, 64B4-2.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30894420

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

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

Chapter:

DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Overview

RULE:

64B4-2.002	Definition of "Supervision" for Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
64B4-2.0025	Qualified Supervisor Definitions and Duties
64B4-2.003	Conflict of Interest in Supervision

PURPOSE:

The Board proposes an amendment that updates the rules for clarity, efficiency, and the enhancement of health and safety.

SUMMARY:

The proposed changes define “on premises” to include a licensed mental health professional being present via telehealth or other synchronous electronic means.  Additionally, the change removes  obsolete language.  The proposed changes clarify that the information submitted by the qualified supervisor must be complete and accurate.  Additionally, it establishes that the Qualified Supervisor must respond to requests from the Board for additional information and corrections. The proposed changes clarifies that the prohibition against supervision applies to the current or former therapist, current or former spouse, current or former employees, or are or were in a romantic, sexual, domestic, or familial relationship.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

491.004(5) FS.

LAW:

491.005(1)(d), (3)(d), (4)(d) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/14/2026 Vol. 52/94

COMMENTS:

From 5/14/2026 To 6/4/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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