Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B19-11.011 - Provisional License; Supervision of Provisional Licensees

All applicants applying for provisional licensure shall:

(1) Complete and submit to the Board form DH-MQA 1189, (Revised 07/20), "Application for Provisional Psychology Licensure, " which is hereby incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12800, the Board office or at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/psychology.

(2) Submit a letter signed by a licensed psychologist who is in good standing and not under disciplinary investigation, who agrees to supervise the provisional licensee according to law.

(3) State on the application that the applicant is not under investigation in this or any other state for an offense which would constitute a violation in Florida.

(4) The provisional licensee shall insure that the supervisor notifies the Board immediately and in writing of the termination of the supervision.

(5) In the event that supervision is terminated, the provisional psychologist shall cease practice until a new supervisor is approved by the Board.

(6) Supervisors' Responsibilities. The Board requires the supervisor to perform and to certify that the supervisor has:

(a) Entered into an agreement with the provisional licensee which details the provisional licensee's obligations and remuneration as well as the supervisor's responsibilities to the provisional licensee;

(b) Determined that the provisional licensee was capable of providing competent and safe psychological service to the clients;

(c) Maintained professional responsibility for the provisional licensee's work;

(d) Provided two (2) hours of clinical supervision each week, one (1) hour of which was individual, face-to-face supervision;

(e) Prevailed in all professional disagreements with the provisional licensee;

(f) Kept informed of all professional services performed by the provisional licensee;

(g) Advised the Board if the supervisor has received any complaints about the provisional licensee or has any reason to suspect that the provisional licensee is less than fully ethical, professional, or qualified for licensure.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B19-11.011

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 456.025, 490.004(4), 490.0051 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.025, 456.0635, 490.003(6), 490.0051, 490.009 FS.

New 1-27-98, Amended 3-24-02, 9-8-03, 5-24-09, 3-1-10, 6-18-12, 12-25-12, 10-28-13, 6-10-14, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 178, September 13, 2016 effective 9/27/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 024, February 5, 2019 effective 2/18/2019, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 051, March 16, 2021 effective 3/28/2021.

New 1-27-98, Amended 3-24-02, 9-8-03, 5-24-09, 3-1-10, 6-18-12, 12-25-12, 10-28-13, 6-10-14, 9-27-16, 2-18-19, 3-28-21.