Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-38.011 - Counseling and Social Services
(1) The
hospice shall employ a social worker who has a degree in social work or a
degree in a related field with experience in social work, and who has completed
a hospice training program sponsored by the employing hospice. Duties shall be
enumerated in a job description, including job qualifications, which shall be
kept in an administrative file.
(2)
Therapeutic counseling services, if provided, must be provided by a social
worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, or other mental
health professional who is licensed by or authorized under the laws of the
state of Florida to provide such services.
(3) The social worker shall assist the
administrator in developing, documenting and implementing policies and
procedures regulating the delivery of such services.
(4) The hospice shall ensure, by employment
or contractual arrangement, that there are sufficient social workers and other
mental health professionals to meet the social, emotional and mental health
needs of the patients and families being served by the
hospice.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.605 FS. Law Implemented 400.605, 400.609, 400.6105 FS.
New 5-6-82, Formerly 10A-12.16, 10A-12.016, Amended 4-27-94, Formerly 59A-2.016, Amended 6-5-97, Formerly 58A-2.016, 7-1-19.
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