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Counseling and Social Services

Florida Laws and Rules Pertaining to SW, MFT, MHC

Leesa M. Robertson
Gregory Crutchfield
8 hours
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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.

It is crucial to understand and abide by the laws and regulations of the profession in order to ensure the safety of both clients and professionals. BaysideCEU takes this responsibility seriously, and it is important that you do as well. This course is designed to keep you updated on the recent changes and serve as a refresher for the laws and rules that govern the mental health field in Florida and will award you three hours of continuing education. We encourage you to use this time wisely to explore the statutes and our commentary thoroughly. 

Course Objectives

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

Course Author

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

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
Leesa M. Robertson
Gregory Crutchfield
8 hours
This course is intended for masters level counselors who are making application to Florida to become an LCSW, LMFT or LMHC.
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