Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency Professionals

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Section 4758.01 \| Chemical dependency professional definitions. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF As used in this chapter: (A) "Accredited educational institution" means an educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency accepted by the Ohio board of regents. (B)(1) "Alcohol and other drug clinical counseling principles, methods, or procedures" means an approach to chemical dependency counseling that emphasizes the chemical dependency counselor's role in systematically assisting clients through all of the following: (a) Analyzing background and current information; (b) Exploring possible solutions; (c) Developing and providing a treatment plan; (d) In the case of an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, independent chemical dependency counselor, or chemical dependency counselor III only, diagnosing chemical dependency conditions. (2) "Alcohol and other drug clinical counseling principles, methods, or procedures" includes counseling, assessing, consulting, and referral as they relate to chemical dependency conditions. (C) "Chemical dependency conditions" means those conditions relating to the abuse of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs that are classified in accepted nosologies, including the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders and the international classification of diseases, and in editions of those nosologies published after December 23, 2002. (D) "Chemical dependency counseling" means rendering or offering to render to individuals, groups, or the public a counseling service involving the application of alcohol and other drug clinical counseling principles, methods, or procedures to assist individuals who are abusing or dependent on alcohol or other drugs. (E) "Gambling disorder" means a persistent and recurring maladaptive gambling behavior that is classified in accepted nosologies, including the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders and the international classification of diseases, and in editions of those nosologies published after September 15, 2014. (F) "Prevention services" means a comprehensive, multi-system set of individual and environmental approaches that maximizes physical health, promotes safety, and precludes the onset of behavioral health disorders. (G) Unless the context provides otherwise, "scope of practice" means the services, methods, and techniques in which and the areas for which a person who holds a license, certificate, or endorsement under this chapter is trained and qualified. (H) "Substance abuse professional" has the same meaning as in 49 C.F.R. 40.3. (I) "U.S. department of transportation drug and alcohol testing program" means a transportation workplace drug and alcohol testing program governed by 49 C.F.R. part 40.
Section 4758.02 \| Unauthorized practice or representation as chemical dependency counselor prohibited. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Except as provided in section 4758.03 of the Revised Code, no person shall do any of the following: (1) Engage in or represent to the public that the person engages in chemical dependency counseling for a fee, salary, or other consideration unless the person holds a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, or chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate issued under this chapter; (2) Use the title "licensed independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor," "LICDC-CS," "licensed independent chemical dependency counselor," "LICDC," "licensed chemical dependency counselor III," "LCDC III," "licensed chemical dependency counselor II," "LCDC II," "chemical dependency counselor assistant," "CDCA," or any other title or description incorporating the word "chemical dependency counselor" or any other initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless currently authorized under this chapter to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials; (3) Represent to the public that the person holds a gambling disorder endorsement unless the person holds a valid gambling disorder endorsement issued under this chapter; (4) Represent to the public that the person is a registered applicant unless the person holds a valid registered applicant certificate issued under this chapter; (5) Use the title "certified prevention consultant," " CPC," "certified prevention specialist," "CPS," "certified prevention specialist assistant," "CPSA," "registered applicant," "RA," or any other title, description, or initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless currently authorized under this chapter to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials. (B) No person shall engage in or represent to the public that the person engages in chemical dependency counseling as a chemical dependency counselor I.
Section 4758.03 \| Exemptions. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Division (A) of section 4758.02 of the Revised Code does not apply to any of the following: (A) An individual who holds a valid license, registration, certificate, or credentials issued under another chapter of the Revised Code while performing services within the recognized scope, standards, and ethics of the individual's profession; (B) An individual who is a rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, clergy, or member of a religious order and other individuals participating with them in pastoral counseling when the chemical dependency counseling activities are within the scope of the performance of their regular or specialized ministerial duties and are performed under the auspices or sponsorship of an established and legally cognizable church, denomination, or sect or an integrated auxiliary of a church as defined in paragraph (h) of 26 Code of Federal Regulations 1.6033-2 (2000) as amended, and the individual rendering the service remains accountable to the established authority of that church, denomination, sect, or integrated auxiliary; (C) A student in an accredited educational institution while carrying out activities that are part of the student's prescribed course of study if the activities are supervised as required by the educational institution and the student is not represented as an individual who holds a license or certificate issued under this chapter.
Section 4758.06 \| Confidential information. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF No individual who holds or has held a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter shall disclose any information regarding the identity, diagnosis, or treatment of any of the individual's clients or consumers except for the purposes and under the circumstances expressly authorized by 42 U.S.C.A. 290dd-2, regulations promulgated pursuant to that federal law, other federal law enacted after December 23, 2002, to replace 42 U.S.C.A. 290dd-2, or regulations promulgated under the replacement federal law. The prohibition of this section applies whether or not the information is recorded.
Section 4758.10 \| Chemical dependency professionals board. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) There is hereby created the chemical dependency professionals board. (B) The governor shall appoint all of the following voting members of the board with the advice and consent of the senate: (1) Four individuals who hold a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license or independent chemical dependency counselor license issued under this chapter, including at least two of whom have received at least a master's degree in a field related to chemical dependency counseling from an accredited educational institution; (2) Two individuals who hold a valid chemical dependency counselor III license issued under this chapter; (3) One individual who holds a valid chemical dependency counselor II license issued under this chapter; (4) Two individuals who hold a valid prevention consultant certificate or prevention specialist certificate issued under this chapter; (5) One individual who is authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and has experience practicing in a field related to chemical dependency counseling; (6) Two individuals who represent the public and have not practiced chemical dependency counseling or prevention services and have not been involved in the delivery of chemical dependency counseling services or prevention services. At least one of these individuals shall be at least fifty years of age. During their terms, the public members shall not practice chemical dependency counseling or prevention services or be involved in the delivery of chemical dependency counseling services or prevention services. (C) Not later than ninety days after December 23, 2002, the director of mental health and addiction services shall appoint an individual who represents the department of mental health and addiction services to serve as an ex officio member of the chemical dependency professionals board. (D) Not more than one-half of the voting members of the board may be of the same gender or members of the same political party. At least two voting members of the board shall be of African, Native American, Hispanic, or Asian descent.
Section 4758.11 \| Terms of appointees. Effective: September 29, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 59 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Of the initial appointees to the chemical dependency professionals board appointed by the governor under division (B) of section 4758.10 of the Revised Code, four shall be appointed for terms ending one year after December 23, 2002, four shall be appointed for terms ending two years after December 23, 2002, and four shall be appointed for terms ending three years after December 23, 2002. After the initial appointments, terms of office shall be three years, each term ending on the same day of the same month of the year as the term it succeeds. A voting member of the board shall hold office from the date of appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. A voting member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of that term. A voting member shall continue in office after the expiration date of the member's term until the member's successor takes office or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Voting members may be reappointed, except that an individual who has held office for two consecutive full terms shall not be reappointed sooner than one year after the expiration of the second full term. The ex officio member of the board appointed by the director of mental health and addiction services under division (C) of section 4758.10 of the Revised Code shall serve at the pleasure of the director.
Section 4758.12 \| Compensation and expenses of voting members. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The voting members of the chemical dependency professionals board shall receive an amount fixed under division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code for each day employed in the discharge of their official duties as board members and shall be reimbursed for their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
Section 4758.13 \| Meetings, records. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall meet to discuss matters relating to the administration and operation of the board and the regulation of the practices of chemical dependency counseling and prevention services. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting every three months. Additional meetings may be held at such times as the board determines, on the call of the chairperson, or on the written request to the executive director of three or more voting board members. If three or more voting members request a meeting, the executive director shall call a meeting, which shall be held not later than seven days after the request is received. Seven voting members of the board constitute a quorum to conduct business. Except as provided in section 4758.32 of the Revised Code, no action shall be taken without the concurrence of at least a quorum. At its first meeting each year, the board shall elect a chairperson from among its voting members. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms as chairperson. The board shall keep any records and minutes necessary to fulfill the duties established by this chapter and rules adopted under it.
Section 4758.15 \| Employment of executive director, employees, consultants. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall employ an executive director. The board may employ and prescribe the powers and duties of employees and consultants as are necessary for it to carry out the board's duties under this chapter and the rules adopted under it.
Section 4758.16 \| Prohibiting discrimination. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall not discriminate against any licensee, certificate holder, endorsement holder, or applicant for a license, certificate, or endorsement under this chapter because of the individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability as defined in section 4112.01 of the Revised Code, or age. The board shall afford a hearing to any individual who files with the board a statement alleging discrimination based on any of those reasons.
Section 4758.17 \| Seal - evidence of records. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall adopt a seal to authenticate its records and proceedings. A statement, signed by the executive director of the board to which is affixed the official seal of the board, to the effect that an individual specified in the statement does not currently hold a license or certificate under this chapter or that a license or certificate issued by the board under this chapter has been revoked or suspended, shall be received as prima-facie evidence of a record of the board in any court or before any officer of the state.
Section 4758.18 \| Address and telephone number to appear on license or certificate. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall include the board's address and telephone number on each license and certificate it issues under this chapter.
Section 4758.20 \| Administrative rules. Effective: April 6, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) The chemical dependency professionals board shall adopt rules to establish, specify, or provide for all of the following: (1) Fees for the purposes authorized by section 4758.21 of the Revised Code; (2) If the board, pursuant to section 4758.221 of the Revised Code, elects to administer examinations for individuals seeking to act as substance abuse professionals in a U.S. department of transportation drug and alcohol testing program, the board's administration of the examinations; (3) For the purpose of section 4758.23 of the Revised Code, codes of ethical practice and professional conduct for individuals who hold a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter; (4) For the purpose of section 4758.24 of the Revised Code, all of the following: (a) The documents that an individual seeking such a license, certificate, or endorsement must submit to the board; (b) Requirements to obtain the license, certificate, or endorsement that are in addition to the requirements established under sections 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, and 4758.48 of the Revised Code. The additional requirements may include preceptorships. (c) The period of time that an individual whose registered applicant certificate has expired must wait before applying for a new registered applicant certificate. (5) For the purpose of section 4758.28 of the Revised Code, requirements for approval of continuing education courses of study for individuals who hold a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter; (6) For the purpose of section 4758.30 of the Revised Code, the intervention for and treatment of an individual holding a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter whose abilities to practice are impaired due to abuse of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs or other physical or mental condition; (7) Requirements governing reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license, certificate, or endorsement under division (C) of section 4758.30 of the Revised Code, including requirements for determining the amount of time an individual must wait to apply for reinstatement; (8) For the purpose of section 4758.31 of the Revised Code, methods of ensuring that all records the board holds pertaining to an investigation remain confidential during the investigation; (9) Criteria for employees of the board to follow when performing their duties under division (B) of section 4758.35 of the Revised Code; (10) For the purpose of division (A)(1) of section 4758.39 and division (A)(1) of section 4758.40 of the Revised Code, course requirements for a degree in a behavioral science or nursing that may include specific content areas and minimum hours for course requirements; (11) For the purpose of division (A)(2) of section 4758.39 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of compensated work or supervised internship experience that an individual must have and the number of those hours that must be in clinical supervisory experience; (12) For the purpose of division (A)(3) of section 4758.39, division (A)(3) of section 4758.40, division (A)(3) of section 4758.41, and divisions (A)(3) and (D)(3) of section 4758.42 of the Revised Code, both of the following: (a) The number of hours of training in chemical dependency an individual must have; (b) Training requirements for chemical dependency that shall, at a minimum, include qualifications for the individuals who provide the training and the content areas covered in the training. (13) For the purpose of division (A)(2) of section 4758.40, division (A)(2) of section 4758.41, and division (A)(2) of section 4758.42 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of compensated work or supervised internship experience that an individual must have; (14) For the purpose of division (B)(2)(b) of section 4758.40 and division (B)(2) of section 4758.41 of the Revised Code, requirements for the forty clock hours of training on the version of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders that is current at the time of the training, including the number of the clock hours that must be on substance-related disorders, the number of the clock hours that must be on chemical dependency conditions, and the number of the clock hours that must be on awareness of other mental and emotional disorders; (15) For the purpose of division (A)(1) of section 4758.41 of the Revised Code, course requirements for a degree in a behavioral science or nursing; (16) For the purpose of division (C)(2) of section 4758.42 of the Revised Code, education requirements for chemical dependency; (17) For the purpose of division (C)(3) of section 4758.42 of the Revised Code, requirements for programs that provide practicum experience in chemical dependency; (18) For the purpose of division (A) of section 4758.43 of the Revised Code, both of the following: (a) The number of hours of training in chemical dependency counseling that an individual must have; (b) Training requirements for chemical dependency counseling that shall, at a minimum, include qualifications for the individuals who provide the training and the content areas covered in the training. (19) For the purpose of division (A)(1) of section 4758.44 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of compensated work experience in prevention services that an individual must have and the number of those hours that must be in administering or supervising the services; (20) For the purpose of division (A)(2) of section 4758.44 of the Revised Code, the field of study in which an individual must obtain at least a bachelor's degree; (21) For the purpose of division (A)(3) of section 4758.44, division (A)(3) of section 4758.45, and division (D) of section 4758.46 of the Revised Code, both of the following: (a) The number of hours of prevention-related education that an individual must have; (b) Requirements for prevention-related education. (22) For the purpose of division (A)(4) of section 4758.44 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of administrative or supervisory education that an individual must have; (23) For the purpose of division (A)(1) of section 4758.45 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of compensated or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum experience in prevention services that an individual must have and the number of those hours that must be in planning or delivering the services; (24) For the purpose of division (A)(2) of section 4758.45 of the Revised Code, the field of study in which an individual must obtain at least an associate's degree; (25) For the purpose of division (C) of section 4758.46 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of compensated or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum experience in prevention services that an individual must have; (26) Standards for the one hundred hours of compensated work or supervised internship in gambling disorder direct clinical experience required by division (B)(2) of section 4758.48 of the Revised Code; (27) For the purpose of section 4758.51 of the Revised Code, continuing education requirements for individuals who hold a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter; (28) For the purpose of section 4758.51 of the Revised Code, the number of hours of continuing education that an individual must complete to have an expired license, certificate, or endorsement restored under section 4758.26 of the Revised Code; (29) For the purpose of divisions (A) and (B) of section 4758.52 of the Revised Code, training requirements for chemical dependency counseling; (30) The duties, which may differ, of all of the following: (a) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under this chapter who supervises a chemical dependency counselor III under section 4758.56 of the Revised Code; (b) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, independent chemical dependency counselor, or chemical dependency counselor III licensed under this chapter who supervises a chemical dependency counselor assistant under section 4758.59 of the Revised Code; (c) A prevention consultant or prevention specialist certified under this chapter who supervises a prevention specialist assistant or registered applicant under section 4758.61 of the Revised Code. (31) The duties of an independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter who holds the gambling disorder endorsement who supervises a chemical dependency counselor III with the gambling disorder endorsement under section 4758.62 of the Revised Code. (32) Anything else necessary to administer this chapter. (B) All rules adopted under this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and any applicable federal laws and regulations. (C) When it adopts rules under this section, the board may consider standards established by any national association or other organization representing the interests of those involved in chemical dependency counseling or prevention services. Last updated January 23, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Section 4758.21 \| Fees - vouchers. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) In accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code and subject to division (B) of this section, the chemical dependency professionals board shall establish, and may from time to time adjust, fees to be charged for the following: (1) Admitting an individual to an examination administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code; (2) Issuing an initial independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, prevention consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, prevention specialist assistant certificate, or registered applicant certificate; (3) Issuing an initial gambling disorder endorsement; (4) Renewing an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, prevention consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, or prevention specialist assistant certificate; (5) Renewing a gambling disorder endorsement; (6) Approving continuing education courses under section 4758.28 of the Revised Code; (7) Doing anything else the board determines necessary to administer this chapter. (B) The fees established under division (A) of this section are nonrefundable. They shall be in amounts sufficient to cover the necessary expenses of the board in administering this chapter and rules adopted under it. The fees for a license, certificate, or endorsement and the renewal of a license, certificate, or endorsement may differ for the various types of licenses, certificates, or endorsements, but shall not exceed one hundred seventy-five dollars each, unless the board determines that amounts in excess of one hundred seventy-five dollars are needed to cover its necessary expenses in administering this chapter and rules adopted under it and the amounts in excess of one hundred seventy-five dollars are approved by the controlling board. (C) All vouchers of the board shall be approved by the chairperson or executive director of the board, or both, as authorized by the board. Last updated July 27, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Section 4758.22 \| Development and use of examinations. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall prepare, cause to be prepared, or procure the use of, and grade, cause to be graded, or procure the grading of, examinations to determine the competence of individuals seeking an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, prevention consultant certificate, or prevention specialist certificate. The board may develop the examinations or use examinations prepared by state or national organizations that represent the interests of those involved in chemical dependency counseling or prevention services. The board shall conduct examinations at least twice each year and shall determine the level of competence necessary for a passing score. An individual may not sit for an examination administered pursuant to this section unless the individual meets the requirements to obtain the license or certificate the individual seeks, other than the requirement to have passed the examination, and pays the fee established under section 4758.21 of the Revised Code. An individual who is denied admission to the examination may appeal the denial in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
Section 4758.221 \| Examination for substance abuse professionals. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF In accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code, the chemical dependency professionals board may administer examinations for individuals seeking to act as substance abuse professionals in a U.S. department of transportation drug and alcohol testing program. If it elects to administer the examinations, the board shall use examinations that comprehensively cover all the elements of substance abuse professional qualification training listed in 49 C.F.R. 40.281(c)(1) and are prepared by a nationally recognized professional or training organization that represents the interests of those involved in chemical dependency counseling services.
Section 4758.23 \| Establishing codes of ethical practice and professional conduct. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) In rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code, the chemical dependency professionals board shall establish codes of ethical practice and professional conduct for the following: (1) Individuals who hold a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, or chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate issued under this chapter; (2) Individuals who hold a valid prevention consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, prevention specialist assistant certificate, or registered applicant certificate issued under this chapter; (3) Individuals who hold a valid gambling disorder endorsement. (B) The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(1) of this section shall define unprofessional conduct, which shall include engaging in a dual relationship with a client, former client, consumer, or former consumer; committing an act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation of a client, former client, consumer, or former consumer; and, except as permitted by law, violating client or consumer confidentiality. (C) The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(1) of this section may be based on any codes of ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national associations or other organizations representing the interests of those involved in chemical dependency counseling. The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(2) of this section may be based on any codes of ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national associations or other organizations representing the interests of those involved in prevention services. The board may establish standards in the codes that are more stringent than those established by the national associations or other organizations.
Section 4758.24 \| Issuing license or certificate. Effective: October 9, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) The chemical dependency professionals board shall issue a license, certificate, or endorsement under this chapter to an individual who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Except as provided in section 4758.241 of the Revised Code, submits a properly completed application and all other documentation specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (2) Except as provided in section 4758.241 of the Revised Code, pays the fee established under section 4758.21 of the Revised Code for the license, certificate, or endorsement that the individual seeks; (3) Meets the requirements to obtain the license, certificate, or endorsement that the individual seeks as specified in section 4758.39, 4758.40, 4758.41, 4758.42, 4758.43, 4758.44, 4758.45, 4758.46, 4758.47, or 4758.48 of the Revised Code; (4) Meets any additional requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code to obtain the license, certificate, or endorsement that the individual seeks. (B) The board shall not do either of the following: (1) Issue a certificate to practice as a chemical dependency counselor I; (2) Issue a new registered applicant certificate to an individual whose previous registered applicant certificate has been expired for less than the period of time specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code. Last updated October 9, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Section 4758.241 \| Independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall issue an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license under section 4758.24 of the Revised Code to each individual who, on the effective date of this section, holds a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license without requiring the individual to comply with divisions (A)(2) and (3) of that section.
Section 4758.25 \| Reciprocity. Effective: December 29, 2023 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 131 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) The chemical dependency professionals board shall issue a license, certificate, or endorsement in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies: (1) The applicant holds a license, certificate, or endorsement in another state. (2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter in a state that does not issue the license, certificate, or endorsement for which the applicant is applying. (B) A license or certificate obtained under this section may be renewed or restored under section 4758.26 of the Revised Code if the individual holding the license or certificate satisfies the renewal or restoration requirements established by that section. An individual holding a license or certificate obtained under this section may obtain, under section 4758.24 of the Revised Code, a different license or certificate available under this chapter if the individual meets all of the requirements as specified in that section for the license or certificate the individual seeks. Last updated December 29, 2023 at 5:51 AM
Section 4758.26 \| Expiration and renewal of license. Effective: April 6, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Subject to section 4758.30 of the Revised Code, a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter expires the following period of time after it is issued: (1) In the case of an initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, thirteen months; (2) In the case of any other license, certificate, or endorsement, two years. (B) Subject to section 4758.30 of the Revised Code and except as provided in section 4758.27 of the Revised Code, the chemical dependency professionals board shall renew a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter in accordance with the standard renewal procedure established under Chapter 4745. of the Revised Code if the individual seeking the renewal pays the renewal fee established under section 4758.21 of the Revised Code and does the following: (1) In the case of an individual seeking renewal of an initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, satisfies the additional training requirement established under section 4758.52 of the Revised Code; (2) In the case of any other individual, satisfies the continuing education requirements established under section 4758.51 of the Revised Code. (C) Subject to section 4758.30 of the Revised Code and except as provided in section 4758.27 of the Revised Code, a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter that has expired may be restored if the individual seeking the restoration, not later than one year after the license, certificate, or endorsement expires, applies for restoration of the license, certificate, or endorsement. The board shall issue a restored license, certificate, or endorsement to the individual if the individual pays the renewal fee established under section 4758.21 of the Revised Code and does the following: (1) In the case of an individual whose initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate expired, satisfies the additional training requirement established under section 4758.52 of the Revised Code; (2) In the case of any other individual, satisfies the continuing education requirements established under section 4758.51 of the Revised Code for restoring the license, certificate, or endorsement. The board shall not require an individual to take an examination as a condition of having an expired license, certificate, or endorsement restored under this section. Last updated January 23, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Section 4758.27 \| Prohibited renewals. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall not renew or restore under section 4758.26 of the Revised Code either of the following: (A) A certificate to practice as a chemical dependency counselor I; (B) A registered applicant certificate.
Section 4758.28 \| Continuing education courses of study. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall approve, in accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code and subject to payment of the fee established under section 4758.21 of the Revised Code, continuing education courses of study for individuals who hold a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter.
Section 4758.29 \| Effect of child support default on license or certificate. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the chemical dependency professionals board shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license, certificate, or endorsement issued pursuant to this chapter.
Section 4758.30 \| Disciplinary actions. Effective: October 9, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) The chemical dependency professionals board, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may, except as provided in division (B) of this section, refuse to issue a license, certificate, or endorsement applied for under this chapter; refuse to renew or restore a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter; suspend, revoke, or otherwise restrict a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter; or reprimand an individual holding a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter. These actions may be taken by the board regarding the applicant for a license, certificate, or endorsement or the individual holding a license, certificate, or endorsement for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Violation of any provision of this chapter or rules adopted under it; (2) Knowingly making a false statement on an application for a license, certificate, or endorsement or for renewal, restoration, or reinstatement of a license, certificate, or endorsement; (3) Acceptance of a commission or rebate for referring an individual to a person who holds a license or certificate issued by, or who is registered with, an entity of state government, including persons practicing chemical dependency counseling, prevention services, gambling disorder counseling, or fields related to chemical dependency counseling, prevention services, or gambling disorder counseling; (4) Conviction in this or any other state of any crime that is a felony in this state; (5) Conviction in this or any other state of a misdemeanor committed in the course of practice as an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, independent chemical dependency counselor, chemical dependency counselor III, chemical dependency counselor II, chemical dependency counselor assistant, prevention consultant, gambling disorder endorsee, prevention specialist, prevention specialist assistant, or registered applicant; (6) Inability to practice as an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, independent chemical dependency counselor, chemical dependency counselor III, chemical dependency counselor II, chemical dependency counselor assistant, gambling disorder endorsee, prevention consultant, prevention specialist, prevention specialist assistant, or registered applicant due to abuse of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs or other physical or mental condition; (7) Practicing outside the individual's scope of practice; (8) Practicing without complying with the supervision requirements specified under section 4758.56, 4758.59, 4758.61, or 4758.62 of the Revised Code; (9) Violation of the code of ethical practice and professional conduct for chemical dependency counseling, prevention services, or gambling disorder counseling adopted by the board pursuant to section 4758.23 of the Revised Code; (10) Revocation of a license, certificate, or endorsement or voluntary surrender of a license, certificate, or endorsement in another state or jurisdiction for an offense that would be a violation of this chapter. (B) The board shall not refuse to issue a license, certificate, or endorsement to an applicant because of a criminal conviction unless the refusal is in accordance with section 9.79 of the Revised Code. (C) An individual whose license, certificate, or endorsement has been suspended or revoked under this section may apply to the board for reinstatement after an amount of time the board shall determine in accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code. The board may accept or refuse an application for reinstatement. The board may require an examination for reinstatement of a license, certificate, or endorsement that has been suspended or revoked. Last updated October 9, 2021 at 4:57 AM
Section 4758.31 \| Conduct of investigations. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall investigate alleged violations of this chapter or the rules adopted under it and alleged irregularities in the delivery of chemical dependency counseling services, prevention services, or gambling disorder counseling services by individuals who hold a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter. As part of an investigation, the board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths. The board may receive any information necessary to conduct an investigation under this section that has been obtained in accordance with federal laws and regulations. If the board is investigating the provision of chemical dependency counseling services or gambling disorder counseling services to a couple or group, it is not necessary for both members of the couple or all members of the group to consent to the release of information relevant to the investigation. The board shall ensure, in accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code, that all records it holds pertaining to an investigation remain confidential during the investigation. After the investigation, the records are public records except as otherwise provided by federal or state law.
Section 4758.32 \| Appointing member to conduct hearing. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF For any hearing it conducts under this chapter, the chemical dependency professionals board may appoint one of its voting members to act on behalf of the board. It is not necessary that the member be an attorney to be appointed. The board shall make the appointment in writing. A finding or order of a member appointed to act on behalf of the board is a finding or order of the board when confirmed by the board.
Section 4758.35 \| Filing written application for license or certificate. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) An individual seeking a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter shall file with the chemical dependency professionals board a written application on a form prescribed by the board. Each form shall state that a false statement made on the form is the crime of falsification under section 2921.13 of the Revised Code. (B) The board shall require an individual or individuals employed by the board under section 4758.15 of the Revised Code to do both of the following in accordance with criteria established by rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code: (1) Receive and review all applications submitted to the board; (2) Submit to the board all applications the individual or individuals recommend the board review based on the criteria established in the rules. (C) The board shall review all applications submitted to the board pursuant to division (B)(2) of this section.
Section 4758.36 \| Evaluating applicant's command of English and education or experience as part of review process. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF As part of the review process under division (C) of section 4758.35 of the Revised Code of an application submitted by an applicant whose education or experience in chemical dependency counseling, prevention services, or gambling disorder counseling was obtained outside the United States, or whose education and experience both were obtained outside the United States, the chemical dependency professionals board shall determine whether the applicant's command of the English language and education or experience meet the standards required by this chapter and rules adopted under it.
Section 4758.39 \| Independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license; requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license shall meet the requirements of division (A) or (B) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least a master's degree in either a behavioral science or nursing that meets the course requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (2) Have not less than the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work or supervised internship experience, including at least the number of hours specified in those rules of clinical supervisory experience, in any of the following, not less than twenty per cent of which are in chemical dependency counseling: (a) Chemical dependency services, substance abuse services, or both types of services; (b) The practice of psychology, as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code; (c) The practice of professional counseling, the practice of social work, or the practice of marriage and family therapy, all as defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code. (3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Unless the individual holds a valid license, registration, certificate, or credentials issued under another chapter of the Revised Code that authorizes the individual to engage in a profession whose scope of practice includes the clinical supervision of chemical dependency counseling, chemical dependency counseling, and diagnosing and treating chemical dependency conditions, pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor. (B) To meet the requirement of this division, an individual must hold, on March 22, 2013, a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license.
Section 4758.40 \| Independent counselor license requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking an independent chemical dependency counselor license shall meet the requirements of division (A) or (B) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least a master's degree in a behavioral science or nursing that meets the course requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (2) Have not less than the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work or supervised internship experience in any of the following, not less than twenty per cent of which are in chemical dependency counseling: (a) Chemical dependency services, substance abuse services, or both types of services; (b) The practice of psychology, as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code; (c) The practice of professional counseling, the practice of social work, or the practice of marriage and family therapy, all as defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code. (3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Unless the individual holds a valid license, registration, certificate, or credentials issued under another chapter of the Revised Code that authorizes the individual to engage in a profession whose scope of practice includes chemical dependency counseling and diagnosing and treating chemical dependency conditions, pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as an independent chemical dependency counselor. (B) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet both of the following requirements: (1) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor III or certified chemical dependency counselor III-E; (2) Meet one of the following requirements: (a) Hold the degree described in division (A)(1) of this section; (b) Have held a chemical dependency counselor III, II, or I certificate for at least eight consecutive years and have not less than forty clock hours of training on the version of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders that is current at the time of the training. The training must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code. An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, a psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code, or a licensed professional clinical counselor or independent social worker licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code may provide any portion of the training. An independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter who holds the degree described in division (A)(1) of this section may provide the portion of the training on chemical dependency conditions.
Section 4758.41 \| Counselor III license requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a chemical dependency counselor III license shall meet the requirements of division (A), (B), or (C) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or nursing that meets the course requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (2) Have not less than the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work or supervised internship experience in any of the following, not less than twenty per cent of which are in chemical dependency counseling: (a) Chemical dependency services, substance abuse services, or both types of services; (b) The practice of psychology, as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code; (c) The practice of professional counseling, the practice of social work, or the practice of marriage and family therapy, all as defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code. (3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Unless the individual holds a valid license, registration, certificate, or credentials issued under another chapter of the Revised Code that authorizes the individual to engage in a profession whose scope of practice includes chemical dependency counseling and diagnosing and treating chemical dependency conditions, pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical dependency counselor III. (B) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet both of the following requirements: (1) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor III or certified chemical dependency counselor III-E; (2) Have not less than forty clock hours of training on the version of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders that is current at the time of the training. The training must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code. An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, a psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code, or a licensed professional clinical counselor or independent social worker licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code may provide any portion of the training. An independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter who holds the degree described in division (A)(1) of section 4758.40 of the Revised Code may provide the portion of the training on chemical dependency conditions. (C) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor II; (2) Meet the requirement of division (B)(2) of this section; (3) Hold a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science.
Section 4758.42 \| Counselor II license requirements. Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 5 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a chemical dependency counselor II license shall meet the requirements of division (A), (B), or (C) of this section or, until three years after the effective date of this amendment, division (A), (B), (C), or (D) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold from an accredited educational institution an associate's degree in a behavioral science or nursing or a bachelor's degree in any field; (2) Have not less than the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work or supervised internship experience in any of the following, not less than twenty per cent of which are in chemical dependency counseling: (a) Chemical dependency services, substance abuse services, or both types of services; (b) The practice of psychology, as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code; (c) The practice of professional counseling, the practice of social work, or the practice of marriage and family therapy, all as defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code. (3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical dependency counselor II. (B) To meet the requirement of this division, an individual must hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor II. (C) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Hold from an accredited educational institution an associate's or bachelor's degree in either of the following with a specialization in chemical dependency counseling: (a) A behavioral science; (b) Nursing. (2) Have a minimum of one hundred eighty hours of education in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (3) While holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, have successfully completed, over the course of not more than any two semesters, at least two hundred forty hours of supervised practicum experience in chemical dependency through a program that meets all of the following requirements: (a) The program includes at least two hours per week of supervised practicum experience; (b) The program provides intensive outpatient treatment or a higher level of care, or another level of care if specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (c) The program meets other requirements specified in rules adopted under that section. (4) Have at least one thousand hours of compensated work experience as a chemical dependency counselor assistant; (5) Provide to the chemical dependency professionals board a written recommendation from an individual who supervised the individual's practice of chemical dependency counseling as a chemical dependency counselor assistant as required by division (B) of section 4758.59 of the Revised Code; (6) Pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical dependency counselor II. (D) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Since at least December 31, 2008, continuously have done both of the following: (a) Held a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate; (b) Practiced chemical dependency counseling while under supervision as required by division (B) of section 4758.59 of the Revised Code. (2) Provide to the board a written recommendation from an individual who supervised the individual's practice of chemical dependency counseling as a chemical dependency counselor assistant; (3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical dependency counselor II. Last updated July 9, 2021 at 4:10 PM
Section 4758.43 \| Counselor assistant certificate requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate shall meet either of the following requirements: (A) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency counseling that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (B) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a registered candidate.
Section 4758.44 \| Prevention consultant certificate requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a prevention consultant certificate shall meet the requirements of division (A) or (B) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work experience in prevention services, including at least the number of hours specified in those rules of administering or supervising the services; (2) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least a bachelor's degree in a field of study specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (3) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of prevention-related education that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of administrative or supervisory education; (5) Pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a prevention consultant. (B) To meet the requirement of this division, an individual must hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified prevention specialist II.
Section 4758.45 \| Prevention specialist certificate requirements. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a prevention specialist certificate shall meet the requirements of division (A) or (B) of this section. (A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum experience in prevention services, including at least the number of hours specified in those rules of planning or delivering the services; (2) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least an associate's degree in a field of study specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; (3) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of prevention-related education that meets the requirements specified in those rules; (4) Pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a prevention specialist. (B) To meet the requirement of this division, an individual must hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified prevention specialist I. Last updated July 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM
Section 4758.46 \| Prevention specialist assistant certificate. Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230, House Bill 113 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a prevention specialist assistant certificate shall meet all of the following requirements: (A) Be at least eighteen years of age; (B) Have at least a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalence; (C) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated or volunteer work, field placement, intern, or practicum experience in prevention services; (D) Have at least the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of prevention-related education that meets the requirements specified in those rules. The Legislative Service Commission presents the text of this section as a composite of the section as amended by multiple acts of the General Assembly. This presentation recognizes the principle stated in R.C. 1.52(B) that amendments are to be harmonized if reasonably capable of simultaneous operation.
Section 4758.47 \| Registered applicant certificate. Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 113 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual seeking a registered applicant certificate shall meet all of the following requirements: (A) Be at least eighteen years of age; (B) Have at least a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence; (C) Submit to the chemical dependency professionals board a professional development plan that is acceptable to the board.
Section 4758.48 \| Eligibility for gambling disorder endorsement. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual is not eligible for a gambling disorder endorsement unless the individual meets the requirements of divisions (A) and (B) of this section. (A) The individual is an independent chemical dependency counselor, chemical dependency counselor III, or chemical dependency counselor II licensed under this chapter. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this division, the individual has completed both of the following: (1) A minimum of thirty hours of gambling disorder training that meets the requirements prescribed in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code; and (2) A minimum of one hundred hours of compensated work or supervised internship in gambling disorder direct clinical experience. An individual may be issued an initial gambling disorder endorsement without having complied with division (B)(2) of this section, but the individual shall comply with division (B)(2) of this section before expiration of the initial endorsement. An individual who fails to comply with this paragraph is not entitled to renewal of the initial endorsement.
Section 4758.50 \| Posting license or certificate. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter shall post the license, certificate, or endorsement in a prominent place at the individual's place of employment.
Section 4758.51 \| Continuing education. Effective: April 6, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 509 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section and in accordance with rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code, each individual who holds a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter, other than an initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, shall complete during the period that the license, certificate, or endorsement is in effect not less than the following number of clock hours of continuing education as a condition of receiving a renewed license, certificate, or endorsement: (1) In the case of an individual holding a prevention specialist assistant certificate, twenty; (2) In the case of an individual holding a gambling disorder endorsement, six; (3) In the case of any other individual, thirty, except as follows: (a) If the individual is age sixty-five years or older, twenty; (b) If the individual holds an international certificate from the international certification and reciprocity consortium, the number of clock hours required by the consortium. (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an individual whose license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter, other than an initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate, has expired shall complete the number of hours of continuing education specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code as a condition of receiving a restored license, certificate, or endorsement. (C) The chemical dependency professionals board may waive the continuing education requirements established under this section for individuals who are unable to fulfill them because of military service, illness, residence outside the United States, or any other reason the board considers acceptable. Last updated March 22, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Section 4758.52 \| Initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate; additional training. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, each individual who holds an initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate shall complete, during the first twelve months that the initial certificate is in effect, at least thirty additional hours of training in chemical dependency counseling that meets the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code as a condition of having the initial certificate renewed. (B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, an individual whose initial chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate has expired shall complete at least thirty additional hours of training in chemical dependency counseling that meets the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code as a condition of receiving a restored chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate. (C) The chemical dependency professionals board may waive the additional training requirement established under this section for individuals who are unable to fulfill the requirement because of military service, illness, residence outside the United States, or any other reason the board considers acceptable.
Section 4758.54 \| Independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor; additional authority. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF In addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license may do all of the following: (A) Diagnose and treat chemical dependency conditions; (B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs; (C) Provide clinical supervision of chemical dependency counseling; (D) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Section 4758.55 \| Authority of independent chemical dependency counselor. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF In addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the following: (A) Diagnose and treat chemical dependency conditions; (B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs; (C) Provide clinical supervision of chemical dependency counseling under the supervision of any of the following: (1) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under this chapter; (2) An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (3) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (4) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist; (5) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (D) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Section 4758.56 \| Authority of counselor III license holder. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) In addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor III license may do all of the following: (1) Diagnose chemical dependency conditions under the supervision of any of the professionals listed in section 4758.561 of the Revised Code; (2) Treat chemical dependency conditions; (3) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs; (4) Provide clinical supervision of chemical dependency counseling under the supervision of any of the professionals listed in section 4758.561 of the Revised Code; (5) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) A chemical dependency counselor III may not practice as an individual practitioner.
Section 4758.561 \| Supervision of chemical dependency counselor III. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Any of the following professionals may supervise a chemical dependency counselor III for purposes of divisions (A)(1) and (4) of section 4758.56 of the Revised Code: (A) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under this chapter; (B) An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (C) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (D) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist; (E) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code.
Section 4758.57 \| Authority of counselor II license holder. Effective: June 29, 2004 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 189 - 125th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) In addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor II license may do both of the following: (1) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs; (2) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) A chemical dependency counselor II may not practice as an individual practitioner.
Section 4758.59 \| Authority of counselor assistant certificate holder. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF (A) Subject to division (B) of this section, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate may do both of the following in addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling: (1) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and other drugs; (2) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) An individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate may practice chemical dependency counseling and perform the tasks specified in division (A) of this section only while under the supervision of any of the following: (1) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, independent chemical dependency counselor, or chemical dependency counselor III licensed under this chapter; (2) An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (3) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (4) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code or licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist; (5) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (C) A chemical dependency counselor assistant may not practice as an individual practitioner.
Section 4758.60 \| Authority of prevention consultant certificate holder. Effective: September 28, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds a valid prevention consultant certificate or prevention specialist certificate issued under this chapter may engage in the practice of prevention services as specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code.
Section 4758.61 \| Authority of prevention specialist assistant, registered applicant certificate holder. Effective: October 3, 2023 Latest Legislation: House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds a valid prevention specialist assistant certificate or registered applicant certificate issued under this chapter may engage in the practice of prevention services under the supervision of any of the following: (A) A prevention consultant or prevention specialist certified under this chapter; (B) An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery; (C) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (D) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; (E) A licensed professional clinical counselor, a licensed professional counselor, an independent social worker, a social worker, an independent marriage and family therapist, or a marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code; (F) A school counselor licensed by the state board of education pursuant to section 3319.22 of the Revised Code; (G) A health education specialist certified by the national commission for health education credentialing; (H) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. Last updated September 22, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Section 4758.62 \| Holders of independent chemical dependency counselor license and gambling disorder endorsement. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds an independent chemical dependency counselor license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following: (A) Diagnose and treat gambling disorder conditions; (B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorders; (C) Supervise gambling disorder counseling; and (D) Refer individuals with other gambling conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Section 4758.63 \| Holders of chemical dependency counselor III license and gambling disorder endorsement. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor III license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following: (A) Treat gambling disorder conditions; (B) Diagnose gambling disorder conditions under supervision; (C) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorders; (D) Supervise gambling disorder counseling under supervision; and (E) Refer individuals with other gambling conditions to appropriate sources of help. The supervision required by divisions (B) and (D) of this section shall be provided by an independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter; an individual authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code; a psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; or a professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code. An individual holding a chemical dependency counselor III license shall not practice as an individual practitioner.
Section 4758.64 \| Holders of chemical dependency counselor II license and gambling disorder endorsement. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor II license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following: (A) Treat gambling disorder conditions; (B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorders; and (C) Refer individuals with other gambling conditions to appropriate sources of help. An individual holding a chemical dependency II license shall not practice as an individual practitioner.
Section 4758.70 \| No authorization to practice psychology or professional counseling or social work. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Except to the extent of providing services authorized by this chapter, this chapter does not authorize any individual to engage in either of the following: (A) The practice of psychology as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code; (B) The practice of professional counseling, practice of social work, or practice of marriage and family therapy, as those terms are defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code.
Section 4758.71 \| Admitting patient to hospital. Effective: September 15, 2014 Latest Legislation: House Bill 483 - 130th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Nothing in this chapter or the rules adopted under it authorizes an individual who holds a license, certificate, or endorsement issued under this chapter to admit a patient to a hospital or requires a hospital to allow any such individual to admit a patient.
Section 4758.72 \| Compliance with law regarding sanctions for human trafficking. Effective: March 22, 2013 Latest Legislation: House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF The chemical dependency professionals board shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
Section 4758.80 \| Telehealth services. Effective: March 23, 2022 Latest Legislation: House Bill 122 - 134th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF An independent chemical dependency counselor may provide telehealth services in accordance with section 4743.09 of the Revised Code. Last updated January 27, 2022 at 3:35 PM
Section 4758.99 \| Penalty. Effective: December 23, 2002 Latest Legislation: House Bill 496 - 124th General Assembly PDF: Download Authenticated PDF Whoever violates division (A) or (B) of section 4758.02 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on a first offense; on each subsequent offense, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.