Organizational Summary: Administration of Continuing Education Programs
DR. PAULSON PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING LLC
This summary reflects the organizational structure and compliance authority required by the Florida Board, the Florida Certification Board (FCB), and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for CE Provider status.
I. Organizational Identity and Structure
Element | Organizational Detail | Regulatory Context |
Organization Name | Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC | |
Legal Structure | Single-Member, Member-Managed Limited Liability Company (LLC). Categorized as a Private Practitioner for FCB classification. | |
Primary Business Purpose | Provision of clinical, counseling, and psychotherapy services (Chapter 491, F.S.) and operating as an approved Continuing Education (CE) Provider. | The legislative intent is to secure the health, safety, and welfare of the public by establishing minimum qualifications for professionals. |
CE Service Category Focus | Mental Health and Addiction. | Based on Dr. Paulson’s licensure (LMHC, LMFT) and certification (MCAP, CGAC). |
II. Chain of Command and Director Designation
The structure for administering CE programs is singular. Dr. Paulson holds all managerial and operational roles, providing a clear chain of command as required by the Florida Board.
Role Title | Individual Name/Credentials | Responsibility & Compliance Authority |
Sole Member / Manager | Dr. Brian Paulson, Ph.D., LMHC-QS, LMFT-QS, LPC, MCAP, CGAC | Ultimate legal and financial responsibility for the LLC. |
Continuing Education Director (CED) / Program Administrator | Dr. Brian Paulson (Ph.D., LMHC-QS, LMFT-QS, LPC, MCAP, CGAC) | Designated as the highest operational authority for CE program content and standards. Must hold an advanced degree in a mental health field (Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, which is CACREP Accredited) to satisfy NBCC Program Administrator requirements. |
Primary Contact for Regulatory Bodies | Dr. Brian Paulson | Responsible for receiving and responding to all correspondence from the Board, FCB, NBCC, and CE Broker. |
III. Compliance Responsibilities of the CE Director
The CE Director is responsible for abiding by written agreements to ensure compliance with Florida Board rules, FCB standards, and NBCC Policy.
Compliance Area | Specific Mandatory Duties |
Program Content and Presenters | Assure that all programs are relevant to counseling practice, theory, or method. Ensure presenter qualifications satisfy state board and counselor accrediting bodies. Content related to diagnosis/treatment must be clinically sound and consistent with the DSM. |
Regulatory Notification | Notify the Florida Board in writing of any change in the Continuing Education Director, mailing address, or telephone number within ten days of the change. NBCC must be notified within thirty days of such a change. |
Advertising Standards | Ensure all promotional material conspicuously displays the complete provider number (50-___), specific program objectives, and speaker credentials. Advertising must not be false, deceptive, or misleading. |
Audit Compliance | Agree to comply with all audit requests from the Florida Board or FCB within twenty-one days of receipt. Failure to comply may result in inactive status being imposed by the FCB. |
ADA and Ethics | Ensure the provider complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and that program content is consistent with the NBCC Code of Ethics. |
Grievance Resolution | Provide a statement about the steps taken if a course participant submits a grievance about the course. |
Record Retention | Maintain records of each course offered for a minimum of five years to satisfy the highest standard set by NBCC. |