Enlightened Choices, PLLC - Supervision 101

07/19/2024

From one of my interns recently issued with her LCSW... I am extremely proud of her and her accomplishment!!!

" I've been in supervision with Florence since 2020 up until the moment I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker this July of 2024. She's consistent, reliable, easy to talk to, experienced, and invested in her registered interns and clients. I appreciate her bringing outside specialized mental health professionals to help expand my knowledge base. I also value her telling various stories of past cases from eclectic background as it has improved my capacity to interact and understand my patients. I believe the numerous practice tests taken, strategies, and methods taught by Florence have been a significant contribution to passing the Licensure Exam. I've been able to expand my social network because of the group activities/session she so well orchestrated. I greatly appreciate the patience and dedication she displayed towards me as an individual and supporting me through difficult work experiences.

Thank you Flo. God Bless. "

~ B. Belony SW23255

05/26/2023

Congratulation to both my intern; Sydney Nadeau; and Individual Test Prep student; Lauren Sentovitch; for passing their National Clinical Exam for Licensure.

Not only did they pass on their first attempt, they both exceeded the minimum score required for passing, and under the allotted exam time!

It has been both a privilege and an honor to have been a small part of their professional growth.

07/22/2022

General information for prospective Clinical Social Work (CSW) interns in Florida.

Particularly helpful re: Statutes and Rules.

The State of Florida's Online Resource for Clinical Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselor Licensing, Renewals and Information.

04/06/2020

On Friday April 3, 2020, the Florida Chapter 491 Board conducted an Emergency Meeting in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and it’s effect on Florida’s Registered Clinical Social Work Interns. In response the Board established an emergency rule FAC 64B4ER20-24. Please refer to Page 2 for the rule.

Key points:

• (1)(a): The registered intern has an established qualified supervisor and maintains the same qualified supervisor for the duration of this rule
• (1)(b): The registered intern has a written telehealth protocol and safety plan in place with their current qualified supervisor which includes the provision that the qualified supervisor must be readily available during the electronic therapy session.

As your clinical supervisor, I am always available to you, regardless of this rule. Yet if you have an operational supervisor at your place of employment, that individual should be the source for your direction as they and the company that you both work for have policies and operating procedures that govern the current COVID-19 situation.

In summary, the Board redefined intern’s clinical “face-to-face psychotherapy” to include “face-to-face electronic methods, not including telephone only communications”, and that these hours can be included for internship hours for the duration of this rule.

10/14/2019

Hello - I am a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Clinical Social Worker Interns (RCSWI) in the Tampa Bay area; encompassing Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. Though my interns are mainly from the aforementioned counties, I also provide supervision to interns in other outlying counties; particularly if there are two or more candidates.

As a qualified clinical supervisor for over 15 years, I have provided CSW clinical supervision for RCSWI; who come from assorted clinical backgrounds. In addition, I also prepare them for their ASWB Clinical Exam through the course of their supervision.

I am currently interviewing for 2-3 candidates who are highly motivated in becoming an RCSWI, and eventually an LCSW. For information regarding my professional credentials, please review them at www.linkedin.com/in/florence-bayot-ecpllc or https://appsmqa.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders/LicenseVerification?LicInd=9451&ProCde=5201&org=%20.

If interested please PM me for more details. Additionally you can contact me at [email protected] or call me at 813.434.0463. I am available during the week, evenings and on weekends. Currently in private practice, my office is centrally located in South Tampa; ADA compliant; and easily accessible by I-275 or Kennedy Blvd.

10/14/2019

Congratulations to my former student, and now current LCSW colleague, Shani for obtaining her licensure!!!

She, along with my 40 former students over the past 15 years, have all successfully obtained licensure enabling them to enhance their social work career and expand their options.

Congratulations Shani in obtaining this career milestone!!!

08/10/2019

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Do you have to go to school to be a social worker? Yes, but a social work degree is only the beginning.

01/01/2019

As we wind down 2018, and prepare for 2019, I reflect on the professional milestone achieved by both my intern and Test Prep student.

Congratulations to my former intern Ka'Dira Carey, and former ASWB Test Prep student Nicole Wheeler on achieving their LCSW. Well deserved opening a world with endless professional possibilities.

In closing 2018, for those MSW students and graduates undecided on pursuing professional licensure, ask yourself, "What can you NOT do with an LCSW"?

12/08/2017

One of the most informative and helpful articles I have read regarding self-care...Hope all of you find some strategies and techniques that will work well for you!

For years I have sought out with fierce determination conversations, books and articles such as this. Articles with titles like “5 Steps To Wellness,” “7 Must-Have self-care Tips” or “10 Ways for a Healthier You.”

11/30/2017

Good advice....Remember that you determine your worth so negotiate until you get what you deserve!

It is great to be excited, especially if this is the social work job offer you have been waiting for. But it is very important that you take time to do research before and after the offer, so you can be prepared to negotiate an acceptable salary.

08/23/2017

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03/09/2017

Very interesting article about the similarities and differences regarding licensure requirements between Southern and Northern states.

For example, North Carolina requires one hour of supervision for every 30 hours of clinical contact, while Virginia requires one hour per 40 hours of direct service.

Makes you wonder, for Florida, if our one hour, for every 15 hours is enough?

The path to becoming a licensed social worker may seem long, but the journey is well-worth it. Social work is an expanding field, with many opportunities. The process of getting a license to practice social work in Florida is similar to other U.S. states, though there are some differences that candi...