Qualified Supervision and Registered Internship FAQ in FL
Which Supervision Model Do You Employ?
I adopt a supervisee-centered, process-based, humanistic, psychodynamic, and holistic approach to supervision. My commitment is to engage deliberately in our collaborative work, emphasizing compassion, cultural responsiveness, holism, co-construction, and relational dynamics. The aim is to facilitate the personal and professional growth of supervisees. This process is ongoing, representing a lifelong journey for both myself and supervisees, with a continuous focus on refining a passion for learning about self-awareness and intentional engagement in personal and professional realms.
How Frequently Will We Meet?
For Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns in the state of Florida, the requirement is to complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervision over no less than 100 weeks, with at least 1 hour of supervision every 2 weeks. To align with client hours, it is recommended that full-time practitioners meet with their supervisor for no less than 4 hours per month.
I am always available for supervisees, considering myself on-call. In situations where I may be unavailable, there will always be a backup licensed clinician on-call. Nancy Araven serves as our licensed mental health counselor administrative supervisor.
STUDENT INTERNS: We will meet every week for a minimum of an hour, and I am available for correspondence whenever you require support. Recognizing the substantial time and energy investment, I express deep gratitude for your impactful support to our clients. Typically, I conduct meetings with interns and share resources at least twice a week, if not more.
How Do I Register as an Intern in FL?
Review requirements.
Apply with the FL Board and pay the application fee.
Identify a Qualified Supervisor who has agreed to supervise you. You may use Department’s Public Data Portal to download a current list of Board approved Qualified Supervisors. For instructions, use the Licensure Data Download Guide. Obtain a letter from your selected Qualified Supervisor and send to the Board Office.
Once the Board receives the letter, you may begin to accrue supervised experience toward your license.