What's different about Florida LCSW vs LMHC supervision?

The main differences: (1) LCSW supervisor must have 4+ years post-licensure experience, (2) group supervision must be entirely in-person for LCSW interns (no electronic group sessions), (3) the exam is ASWB Clinical rather than NCMHCE.

Can my LMHC supervisor also supervise my LCSW hours?

An LMFT or LMHC can supervise LCSW interns if they have equivalent qualifications, but the primary supervisor should be an LCSW with 4+ years experience.

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Florida RCSWI → LCSW Supervision Requirements

Florida's LCSW pathway shares the same strict face-to-face and alternating supervision rules as the LMHC track.

Total Hours

1,500

Calendar Minimum

24 months (100 weeks)

Supervision

100

Direct Hours Floor

1,500 (all must be face-to-face)

Why This State Is Complex

Identical structure to the LMHC track but requires an LCSW supervisor with 4+ years post-licensure experience. Group supervision must be conducted entirely in-person (no electronic group sessions allowed).

Key Requirements at a Glance

1,500 hours ALL face-to-face psychotherapy

100 weeks minimum (approximately 24 months)

100 supervision hours minimum

Supervision every 2 weeks; individual/group must alternate

1 hour supervision per 15 hours psychotherapy

Supervisor must be LCSW with 4+ years post-licensure experience

Group supervision MUST be in-person (no electronic group sessions)

50% supervision must be in-person; first session in-person

ASWB Clinical Exam required

Laws & Rules (8 hrs), HIV/AIDS (3 hrs), Domestic Violence (2 hrs) required

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Conducting group supervision electronically — Florida requires all group LCSW supervision to be in-person

Using a supervisor without 4+ years post-LCSW experience

Same alternating pattern and face-to-face pitfalls as LMHC track

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