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Counseling and Social Services

Florida Laws and Rules Pertaining to SW, MFT, MHC

Leesa M. Robertson

Gregory Crutchfield

8 hours

Approved by the Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC

This course meets the requirements for the initial application to become an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC through the Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC.

The Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC requires that you take part in an interactive way during this course for it to meet the requirements for initial licensure. To meet this requirement, we offer a 30-minute interactive Zoom chat to discuss sections and case studies. The times are listed on the Dashboard tab on the right side of the screen. We offer one a week.

We will email you and the board processor your certificate upon completion.

This course will award 8 continuing education hours.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Explain the specifics of the Florida Evidence Code Chapter 90.503 as it pertains
to Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege.
Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 394 as it pertains to Mental Health.
Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 397 as it pertains Substance Abuse.
Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 415 as it pertains to Adult Protective
Services.
Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 456 as it pertains to Professional Regulations in
Florida.
Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 491 and Rule 64-B4 as it pertains to Florida
law and the rules of the licensing board for Clinical Counseling and
Psychotherapy Services.
Discuss client confidentiality, informed consent, and client rights and
their impact on services provided.

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Gregory Crutchfield, Esq.

Gregory A. Crutchfield is admitted to practice in both Florida and Georgia. He graduated from Rollins College and Cumberland School of Law.

Board Approvals

State Approvals

Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC

Provider Number BAP-#726.
Florida Certification Board

Information

Relevance: This course is intended for masters level counselors who are making application to Florida to become an LCSW, LMFT or LMHC.
Content Level: Intermediate
Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
CEBroker Course ID: 1001978
Credit Hours: 8