Read below for F.S. 491 Florida mental health profession renewal requirements.
For Initial Licensure: Licensee candidates are required to submit proof of completion of:
Eight (8) hour (live) laws and rules course upon initial licensure prior to licensure
Three (3) hour course on HIV/AIDS within six months of licensure
Two (2) hour course on domestic violence with six months of licensure.
Licensees in their first biennium, (which are exempt from CE’s for renewal) would need to meet the requirement for the biennium ending 3/31/21. For more information on this requirement, please review Rule 64B4-6.001, Florida Administrative Code.
License Renewal Licensees must complete 30 hours of approved continuing education (CE) within the two year licensure period (biennium) to include the following:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
General Hours 25
Medical Errors 2 - Must be taken from a Board approved Medical Errors provider. Approved courses are listed in CEBroker.
Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth 3 Either course can be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods.
Laws and Rules 3 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Domestic Violence 2 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Qualified Supervisor Training 4 These hours are required every third biennium for Qualified Supervisors only and are included in the 25 general hours. NOTE: Not required for renewal until 03/31/2023
Total 30
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
General Hours 25
Medical Errors 2 Must be taken from a Board approved Medical Errors provider. Approved courses are listed in CEBroker.
Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth 3 Either course can be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods.
Laws and Rules 3 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Domestic Violence 2 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Qualified Supervisor Training 4 These hours are required every third biennium for Qualified Supervisors only and are included in the 25 general hours. NOTE: Not required for renewal until 03/31/2023
Total 30
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
General Hours 25
Medical Errors 2 Must be taken from a Board approved Medical Errors provider. Approved courses are listed in CEBroker.
Ethics and Boundaries or Telehealth 3 Either course can be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods.
Laws and Rules 3 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Domestic Violence 2 These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.
Qualified Supervisor Training 4 These hours are required every third biennium for Qualified Supervisors only and are included in the 25 general hours. NOTE: Not required for renewal until 03/31/2023
Total 30
All Program Services courses are approved for Florida LCSW, LMFT, and LMHC