491.0045  Intern registration; requirements.--

(1)  Effective January 1, 1998, an individual who intends to practice in Florida to satisfy the postgraduate or post-master's level experience requirements, as specified in s. 491.005(1)(c), (3)(c), or (4)(c), must register as an intern in the profession for which he or she is seeking licensure prior to commencing the experience requirement.

(2)  The department shall register as a clinical social worker intern, marriage and family therapist intern, or mental health counselor intern each applicant who the board certifies has:

(a)  Completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $200, as set by board rule;

(b)  Completed the education requirements as specified in s. 491.005 for the profession for which he or she is applying for licensure; and

(c)  Identified a qualified supervisor.

(3)  An individual registered under this section must remain under supervision until he or she is in receipt of a license or a letter from the department stating that he or she is licensed to practice the profession for which he or she applied.