Florida Statutes Title XXX. Social Welfare § 429.075. Limited mental health license

(1) To obtain a limited mental health license, a facility must hold a standard license as an assisted living facility, must not have any current uncorrected violations, and must ensure that, within 6 months after receiving a limited mental health license, the facility administrator and the staff of the facility who are in direct contact with mental health residents must complete training of no less than 6 hours related to their duties.  This designation may be made at the time of initial licensure or relicensure or upon request in writing by a licensee under this part and part II of chapter 408.  Notification of approval or denial of such request shall be made in accordance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules.  This training must be provided by or approved by the Department of Children and Families.

(2) A facility that is licensed to provide services to mental health residents must provide appropriate supervision and staffing to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of such residents.

(3) A facility that has a limited mental health license must:

(4) A facility that has a limited mental health license may enter into a cooperative agreement with a private mental health provider.  For purposes of the limited mental health license, the private mental health provider may act as the case manager.