Florida Laws and Rules: Foundations for Clinical Practice

Description: To demystify and clarify the Florida statutes and Board rules is the mission in this virtual, interactive 8-hour course for applicants seeking Florida 491 Board licensure. From regulating professional health and mental health providers, to protecting Florida's most vulnerable citizens, participants will be guided through the required statutes and Board rules using didactic instruction, individual and group Q&A, case study examples, and discussions on required course components, e.g., Therapist-Patient privilege, mental. health and substance abuse services, abuse and neglect, and Board Rules. to close out the day in an open Q&A participant forum. And, you'll leave the course knowing how to search both Statutes and Rules! Bring your questions and concerns for a robust and lively day with the Florida Laws and Rules.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1036502

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the Florida Legislature’s purpose and intent for each subject area statute and/or code mandate or other requirement(s) influencing clinical practice.

2. Apply Florida Statutes and F. A. C. Codes relevant to practice issues.

3. Demonstrate application of knowledge base and increased practice proficiency through demonstration of practice competencies through the assessment and application of case study discussions.

4. Safeguard individual clinical practice and professional liability from errors of omission and/or commission of potential offenses related to a lack of professional clinical awareness.

Dr. Julia W. Buckey, holds a PHD and MSW from The Florida State University, and a BA from Mercer University, Macon, GA. President/CEO of Decision Dynamics Consulting, Inc. (DBA: URChoices©️), she provides organizations and Florida licensees (490 and 491 Boards) with current knowledge, skills, and strategies designed to improve individual and team performance. With 25 years of practice in a wide range of health/behavioral health topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups, her education and administrative experience focused on creating, providing, and managing health/mental health services based on building win-win staff-client partnerships grounded in mutual trust, respect, and understanding. Honored for teaching and research, she is an author, lecturer, and conference presenter, Chair, NASW-FL’s LCSW Healthcare Proxy Guidelines (Rev.) and current Chair of the NASW National Health Section Committee.

Dr. Jacinto holds a PHD from Barry University, Miami; Master’s in Education from the University of Idaho; Master’s in Social Work from The Florida State University, and BS from California State University, Fresno, CA. With 25 years of practice, education, and administrative experience as Program Director, Professor, and Board Member, Dr. Jacinto understands dilemmas facing today’s leaders and employees. His work targets organizational/individual/employee outcomes to develop greater individual understanding in community groups and individuals. In addition to his private clinical practice, Dr. Jacinto is a qualified supervisor, author, lecturer, and conference presenter, covering a wide range of behavioral topics applicable to individuals, families, and groups.