Florida Regulations 64B4-10.002: Definition of Sexual Misconduct
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(1) It is sexual misconduct for a psychotherapist to engage, attempt to engage, or offer to engage a client in sexual behavior, or any behavior, whether verbal or physical, which is intended to be sexually arousing, including kissing; sexual intercourse, either genital or anal; cunnilingus; fellatio; or the touching by either the psychotherapist or the client of the other’s breasts, genital areas, buttocks, or thighs, whether clothed or unclothed.
(a) Such encouragement is consistent with the planned treatment of the client’s specifically diagnosed mental, social, or sexual dysfunctions or disorders; and,
(b) Treatment is provided in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for psychotherapy in this State.
Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5), 491.0111 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 491.0111. History-New 3-4-90, Formerly 21CC-10.002, 61F4-10.002, 59P-10.002, Amended 4-28-98, 4-24-00.
(2) It is sexual misconduct for a psychotherapist to encourage the client to engage in sexual conduct with a third party unless:
(a) Such encouragement is consistent with the planned treatment of the client’s specifically diagnosed mental, social, or sexual dysfunctions or disorders; and,
(b) Treatment is provided in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for psychotherapy in this State.
Rulemaking Authority 491.004(5), 491.0111 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 491.0111. History-New 3-4-90, Formerly 21CC-10.002, 61F4-10.002, 59P-10.002, Amended 4-28-98, 4-24-00.