Florida Administrative Code
63 - DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
63N - Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Developmental Disability Services
Chapter 63N-1 - SERVICE DELIVERY
Section 63N-1.0032 - Qualifications of Substance Abuse Professionals and Service Providers

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 63N-1.0032

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Substance abuse services must be provided by persons or entities meeting licensure requirements set forth in Chapter 397, F.S., or who are exempt from licensure under Section 397.405, F.S.

(2) Documentation of Licensure. Chapter 397, F.S., licensure or a Licensed Qualified Professional's licensure under Chapter 458, 459, 490 or 491, F.S., is required as provided below:

(a) Chapter 397, F.S. Licensure. A copy of the up-to-date Chapter 397, F.S., licensure document for the appropriate licensable service component must be on file and displayed in departmental facilities or programs.

(b) The Licensed Qualified Professional's license number, and a copy of an up-to-date clear and active license document must be on file in the facility or program.

(3) Non-licensed Substance Abuse Clinical Staff. A non-licensed Substance Abuse Clinical Staff Person may provide substance abuse services in a departmental facility or program only as an employee of a Service Provider licensed under Chapter 397, F.S., or in a facility licensed under Chapter 397, F.S.

(a) The non-licensed Substance Abuse Clinical Staff Person must have, at a minimum, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in psychology, social work, counseling or a Related Human Services Field.

(b) A copy of the non-licensed Substance Abuse Clinical Staff Person's college transcript must be on file in the facility or program.

(4) Unless licensed under Chapter 397, F.S., or under Chapter 458, 459, 490 or 491, F.S., a Certified Addiction Professional may provide substance abuse services in a DJJ facility or program only as an employee of a Service Provider licensed under Chapter 397, F.S. or in a facility licensed under Chapter 397, F.S.

(5) Substance abuse services must be provided by Licensed Qualified Professionals and Substance Abuse Clinical Staff Persons who have met the background screening requirements set forth in Section 985.644, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.601(3)(a), 985.14(3)(a), 985.145(1), 985.18, 985.48(4), 985.64(2) FS.

New 3-16-14.

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