Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling - Licensing, Renewal, Resources, Meetings and Information

The Board plays a leading role in the ever-changing health care environment through dialogue with the public, the legislature, academia, and the community. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Five members are licensed opticians and two members are laypersons. Despite the expiration of their term, Board members continue to serve until they have been replaced. The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance serves as the principle administrative support unit for the Board. The Board is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Tallahassee, and its regulatory functions are funded in full by fees paid by its licensees. Board members are appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. Unless filling a vacancy, members of the Board generally serve two four-year terms. Despite the expiration of a term, Board members can continue to serve until they have been either replaced or reappointed or serve the maximum of ten years as governed by s. 457.103, F.S. To learn more about becoming a member of the Board, visit the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com. To learn more about the licensure process, select the type of license you wish to apply for from the list of professions on the Licensing Page. The Board has made every effort to include the information you need to apply or renew you license on this website. You can visit our Help Center, FAQs and Resources page for frequently asked questions, links, forms, applications and other helpful information. Licensees are required to renew their licenses biennially in order to maintain the right to practice. To learn more about the renewal process, select the type of license you wish to renew from the list of professions on the Renewals Page. Our Resources Page is a tool for accessing applications, forms, publications, statutes, rules and other important information. The Board meets bimonthly, generally on the first weekend of the month. The full Board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary Board actions.

2021-2022 Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released 

The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22 has been published. Click here for more information.

Hometown Heroes

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.

Florida is a Member of the Counseling Compact

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about the Counseling Compact.

Fourth Quarter Performance Report

Released for the
2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession.

Attention Registered Interns Expiring

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registered intern licenses expiring.

Telehealth

Click here for information on the laws that set standards of practice and authorizes health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.

Newly Licensed Florida Practitioners Search Tool

Click here to access data on recently licensed Health Care Practitioners and Facilities
 

Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?

If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others, click here for more information.

A Tool to Report Health Care Provider Complaints

The Complaint Portal is a way for consumers to find the correct agency to submit health care complaints in an electronic and secure format.

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The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling was legislatively established to ensure that every clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, and mental health counselor practicing in this state meet minimum requirements for safe practice. The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling is responsible for licensing, monitoring, disciplining and educating clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors to assure competency and safety to practice in Florida.

Upcoming Meeting

February

6

General Business Meeting
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs & Convention Center

11775 Heron Bay Blvd
Coral Springs. FL 33076

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@FLMentalHealth

The Florida Board of Mental Health will convene for a general board meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Please visit our website at floridasmentalhealthprofessio… for a copy of the agenda and information to attend the meeting.

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A disaster mental health resource portal is available for people impacted by Hurricane Ian at: floridadisaster.org/dem/recov…. The site includes resources for disaster survivors, coping with disasters, and mental health assistance for first responders.

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The Annual Report and Long-Range Plan Released for Fiscal Year 2020-21 floridasmentalhealthprofessio…

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The Fourth Quarter Performance Report for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year has been published. The report can be viewed at http://www.floridahealt

About a year ago

Click here for more information regarding registered intern licenses expiring 3/31/2022. floridasmentalhealthprofessio…

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