Qualified MHC and MFT Supervision in Florida
If you are nearing graduation or have already graduated I would love to help you begin your journey toward licensure. I am a board-approved Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Interns in the state of Florida.
Supervision Requirements
Interns need 1500 client face to face hours requiring 100 hours of supervision hours over a minimum of 100 weeks. The state requires 1 hr/supervision for (full-time) registered interns doing 15 hours of face-to-face psychotherapy with clients each week, or 1 hr/supervision biweekly for (part-time) less than 15 hours of face to face psychotherapy with clients each week. Generally, it takes 2-4 years to finish supervision. Supervision cannot be completed in less than 100 weeks, regardless of how many clients you work with weekly. We will meet for individual sessions (up to 2 supervisees) for at least half the time we meet, and group sessions for up to half our time together (3 or more supervisees). See 491 Board Rules and Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling website here for requirements.
Reach out and we will discuss your individualized needs and best approach to best practices based on your goals.
New therapists, including registered mental health counselor interns and registered marriage and family therapy interns, who aim to start or expand their private practice, often face two common challenges.
The Group Practice Dilemma:
Within group practices, therapists strive for a consistent flow of referrals and enjoy shared resources like office assistants, professional websites, and furnished offices. However, the trade-off involves a significant cost, as therapists typically relinquish 30-40% (or more) of their income to the organization. This compromise hampers their autonomy, scheduling flexibility, and ability to choose clients. Additional drawbacks encompass:
Dependence on billing and admin staff
Rigidity in office space arrangements
Constraints as W-2 employees
A substantial 45% income split within the group practice
The Pitfalls of Solopreneur Private Practice:
Solopreneurs prioritize independence and self-reliance but grapple with challenges such as committing to long-term office leases or encountering limited office availability when subleasing. To succeed in a solo venture, they must master diverse skills, ranging from website development to marketing. Many find these tasks overwhelming and seemingly never-ending. Cons associated with solopreneurship include:
Financial commitments to office lease and maintenance
Costs related to website development and marketing
Expenses for office supplies, WiFi, furniture, and décor
Clinical support costs contributing to a monthly expense of $2400 for private practice
What Therapists Genuinely Seek:
Financial Freedom: Therapists aspire to control their fees, work hours, and client selection, avoiding constraints imposed by W-2 arrangements or group pricing structures.
Unique Virtual Setting or Office Space: Therapists desire personalized, aesthetically pleasing spaces that mirror their clinical standards. Collaborating with trusted clinicians in a multidisciplinary team is a preferred setting.
Consistent Referrals: Participation in a multidisciplinary team enables therapists to specialize in their niche, attracting preferred clients and fostering a fulfilling and purposeful practice. Consistent referrals empower therapists to confidently turn down mismatched clients and focus on their passion. This is precisely why I have created Co-Practicing! Compare the costs between private practice and co-practicing to ensure your practice makes sense.
In conclusion, co-practicing supervision membership emerges as the optimal solution. It liberates therapists from the financial entanglements often associated with group practices and the overwhelming challenges of solo ventures. Co-practicing offers a viable alternative, providing a supportive environment for therapists to thrive without falling into the conventional money-sucking traps.
In the words of James A. Michener: "The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play... He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him, he is always doing both."
Reach out and we will discuss your individualized needs and best approach to best practices based on your goals.
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