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Rule 4758-6-01 | Scope of practice for chemical dependency counselor assistants (CDCA).
Effective:
January 1, 2017
(A) 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 paragraph (A) of this rule 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 if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (5) A 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 professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist. (C) A chemical dependency counselor assistant may not practice as an individual practitioner.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-03 | Scope of practice for licensed chemical dependency counselors II (LCDC II).
(A) In addition to practicing substance
use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency
counselor II license may do all of the following: (1) Perform treatment
planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family
counseling, case management and education services as they relate to substance
use disorders; (2) Provide treatment
services identified and listed in rule 5122-29 of the Administrative Code as
they relate to substance use disorders. (3) Refer individuals with without
substance use disorder conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) A chemical dependency counselor II
may not practice as an individual practitioner. (C) A chemical dependency counselor II
may not provide clinical supervision. (D) A chemical dependency counselor II
scope of practice does not include diagnosis. (E) An individual holding a valid
chemical dependency counselor II license may practice substance use disorder
counseling and perfrom the tasks specified in paragraph (A) of this rule only
while under the supervision of any of the following: (1) An independent
chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisior, 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 if such supervision is
consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, or an individual
authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse
specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; (5) A professional
clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and
family therapist under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is
consistent with the scope of practice of the professional clinical counselor,
independent social worker, or independent marriage and family
therapist.
Last updated July 5, 2023 at 2:58 PM
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Rule 4758-6-04 | Scope of practice for licensed chemical dependency counselors III (LCDC III).
Effective:
January 1, 2017
(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 following: (a) An independent chemical dependency counselor - clinical supervisor licensed under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code; (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 if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (e) A 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 professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist. (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 following: (a) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code; (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 if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (e) A professional clinical counselor, or 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 professional clinical counselor, or independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist. (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.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-05 | Scope of practice for licensed independent chemical dependency counselors (LICDC).
Effective:
January 1, 2017
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 Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code; (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 if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code. (5) A professional clinical counselor, or 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 professional clinical counselor, or independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist. (D) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-06 | Scope of practice for licensed independent chemical dependency counselors-clinical supervisors (LICDC-CS).
In addition to practicing substance use disorder
counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency
counselor license may do all of the following: (A) Diagnose and treat substance use
disorder conditions; (B) Perform treatment planning,
assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, case
management and education services as they relate to substance use disorder;
(C) Provide treatment services identified
and listed in Chapter 5122-29 of the Administrative Code as they relate to
substance use disorder; (D) Provide clinical supervision of
substance use disorder counseling and diagnosing and treating substance use
disorder conditions; (E) Supervise treatment services
identified and listed in Chapter 5122-29 of the Administrative Code as they
relate to substance use disorder; (F) Refer individuals with without
substance use disorder conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Last updated July 5, 2023 at 2:58 PM
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Rule 4758-6-07 | Scope of practice for registered applicants (RA).
Effective:
December 21, 2018
(A) An individual holding a valid
registered applicant certificate may engage in the following prevention
activities only while under supervision of an OCPS, OCPC or other persons with
credentials as listed in paragraph (B) of this rule: (1) Perform the
following strategies identified by the center for substance abuse
prevention: (a) Information dissemination, (b) Prevention education, (c) Alternatives, (d) Problem identification and referral, (e) Community based processes and (f) Environmental strategies. (2) Perform the following
prevention activities, identified by the international certification and
reciprocity consortium: (a) Planning and evaluation, (b) Education and service delivery, (c) Communication, (d) Community organization, (e) Public policy and environmental change, and
(f) Professional growth and responsibility. , (B) An individual holding a valid
registered applicant certificate may engage in the activities specified in
paragraph (A) of this rule only while under the supervision of any of the
following: (1) A prevention
consultant or prevention specialist certified under Chapter 4758. of the
Revised Code; (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 an individual authorized to
practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse under Chapter
4723. of the Revised Code; (5) An independent social
worker, and a social worker, licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised
Code; (6) A health education
specialist certified by the national commission for health education
credentialing. (C) A registered applicant may not practice as an
independent practitioner.
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Rule 4758-6-08 | Scope of practice for Ohio certified prevention specialist assistant (OCPSA).
Effective:
December 21, 2018
(A) An individual holding a valid
prevention specialist assistant certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the
Revised Code may engage in the following prevention activities only while under
supervision of an OCPS, OCPC or other persons with credentials as listed in
paragraph (B) of this rule: (1) Perform the following
strategies identified by the center for substance abuse
prevention: (a) Information dissemination, (b) Prevention education, (c) Alternatives, (d) Problem identification and referral, (e) Community based processes and (f) Environmental strategies. (2) Perform the following
prevention activities, identified by the international certification and
reciprocity consortium: (a) Planning and evaluation, (b) Education and service delivery, (c) Communication, (d) Community organization, (e) Public policy and environmental change,
and (f) Professional growth and responsibility. (B) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist assistant
certificate may engage in the activities specified in paragraph (A) of this
rule only while under the supervision of any of the following: (1) A prevention
consultant or prevention specialist certified under Chapter 4758. of the
Revised Code; (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 an individual authorized to
practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse under Chapter
4723. of the Revised Code; (5) A professional
clinical counselor, an independent social worker, a social worker, licensed
under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code; (6) A school counselor
licensed by the department of education pursuant to section 3319.22 of the
Revised Code; (7) A health education
specialist certified by the national commission for health education
credentialing. (C) A prevention specialist assistant may not practice as an
independent practitioner.
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Rule 4758-6-09 | Scope of practice for Ohio certified prevention specialists (OCPS).
Effective:
December 21, 2018
(A) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist
certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code may engage in the
following prevention activities: (1) Perform the following strategies identified by the
center for substance abuse prevention: (a) Information
dissemination, (b) Prevention
education, (c) Alternatives, (d) Problem
identification and referral, (e) Community based
processes and (f) Environmental
strategies. (2) Perform the following prevention activities, identified
by the international certification and reciprocity consortium: (a) Education and service
delivery, (b) Communication,
and (c) Professional growth
and responsibility. (3) Supervise staff and volunteers including: (a) Prevention program
volunteers, (b) Registered
applicants, (c) Ohio certified
prevention specialist assistants, and (d) Ohio certified
prevention specialists. (B) An individual holding a valid certified prevention
specialist certificate may engage in the following prevention activities only
while under supervision of an OCPC or other persons with credentials as listed
in paragraph (C) of this rule: (1) Perform the following prevention activities, identified
by the international certification and reciprocity consortium: (a) Planning and
evaluation, (b) Community
organization and (c) Public policy and
environmental change. (2) Manage prevention programs. (C) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist
certificate may engage in the activities specified in paragraph (B) of this
rule only while under the supervision of any of the following credentials with
a scope of practice that would include performing activities listed in
paragraph (B) of this rule. (1) A prevention consultant certified under Chapter 4758.
of the Revised Code; (2) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the
Revised Code or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse
practitioner under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; (3) An independent social worker, licensed under Chapter
4757. of the Revised Code; (4) A health education specialist certified by the national
commission for health education credentialing. (D) A
prevention specialist may not practice as an independent
practitioner.
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Rule 4758-6-10 | Scope of practice for Ohio certified prevention consultant (OCPC).
Effective:
December 21, 2018
(A) An individual holding a valid prevention consultant
certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code may engage in the
following prevention activities: (1) Manage, supervise and perform the following strategies
identified by the center for substance abuse prevention: (a) Information
dissemination, (b) Prevention
education, (c) Alternatives, (d) Problem
identification and referral, (e) Community based
processes and (f) Environmental
strategies. (2) Manage, supervise and perform the following prevention
activities, identified by the international certification and reciprocity
consortium: (a) Planning and
evaluation, (b) Education and service
delivery, (c) Communication, (d) Community
organization, (e) Public policy and
environmental change and (f) Professional growth
and responsibility. (3) Conduct program, organizational and community
assessment, development and evaluation activities. (4) Provide specialized consultation and technical
assistance of program, organizational and community assessment, planning,
evaluation, prevention intervention and referral activities. (5) Facilitate the assessment, development, implementation
and evaluation of prevention policy and environmental strategies. (B) A
prevention consultant may supervise: (1) Prevention program volunteers, (2) Registered applicants, (3) Ohio certified prevention specialist
assistants, (4) Ohio prevention specialist professionals, and
(5) Ohio prevention consultant professionals. (C) A
prevention consultant may manage prevention departments and
programs. (D) A
prevention consultant may practice as an independent practitioner.
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Rule 4758-6-11 | Scope of practice for chemical dependency counselors II (LCDC II) with gambling disorder endorsement.
Effective:
March 22, 2015
(A) An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor II license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-03 of the Administrative Code: (1) Treat gambling disorder conditions; (2) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorder; and (3) Refer individuals with other conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) An individual holding a chemical dependency II license shall not practice as an individual practitioner.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-12 | Scope of practice for chemical dependency counselors III (LCDC III) with gambling disorder endorsement.
Effective:
March 22, 2015
(A) An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor III license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-04 of the Administrative Code: (1) Treat gambling disorder conditions; (2) Diagnose gambling disorder conditions under supervision; (3) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorder; (4) Supervise gambling disorder counseling under the supervision of any of the following: (a) An independent chemical dependency counselor or independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code; (b) An individual authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code; (c) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (d) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; (e) A professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code. (5) Refer individuals with other conditions to appropriate sources of help. (B) An individual holding a chemical dependency counselor III license shall not practice as an individual practitioner.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-13 | Scope of practice for independent chemical dependency counselors (LICDC) with gambling disorder endorsement.
Effective:
March 22, 2015
(A) An individual who holds an independent chemical dependency counselor license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-05 of the Administrative Code: (1) Diagnose and treat gambling disorder conditions; (2) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorder; (3) Supervise gambling disorder counseling under the supervision of any of the following: (a) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code; (b) An individual authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code; (c) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; (d) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; (e) A professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code. (4) Refer individuals with other conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-14 | Scope of practice for independent chemical dependency counselors-clinical supervisor (LICDC-CS) with gambling disorder endorsement.
Effective:
March 22, 2015
(A) An individual who holds an independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following in addition to those services outlined in rule 4758-6-06 of the Administrative Code: (1) Diagnose and treat gambling disorder conditions; (2) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorder; (3) Supervise gambling disorder counseling; and (B) Refer individuals with other conditions to appropriate sources of help.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Rule 4758-6-15 | Clinical supervision of chemical dependency counselor assistants.
Effective:
March 29, 2018
Individuals who hold an active chemical dependency
counselor assistant credential shall comply with the following clinical
supervision requirements. (A) Individuals shall have sixty days
from the start of each new employment or new supervisory relationship to
establish a supervision contract. (1) The contract shall be
maintained in the individuals supervision record. (2) The contract shall
clearly define goals, context, methods, frequency and responsibilities as they
relate to clinical supervision. (3) The contract shall be
revisable with the mutual consent of the supervisor and
supervisee. (B) Individuals shall receive one hour of
face to face clinical supervision for every forty hours worked where substance
use disorder treatment services are delivered or within the scope of practice
of a chemical dependency counselor assistant. (1) Clinical supervision shall include
direct observation at intervals determined in the supervision
contract. (2) Clinical supervision shall include
review of individual's clinical documentation, and scope of practice at
intervals determined in the supervision contract. (3) Clinical supervision shall include a
discussion of the application of the professional codes of ethics. (C) Clinical supervision shall be
formally documented by the clinical supervisor and maintained in the
individuals supervision record. Documentation shall include the date, length, content and method of
supervision. (D) The board may, at its discretion,
require the individual or clinical supervisor to provide a copy of the clinical
supervision contract or supervision record for auditing purposes.
Last updated March 22, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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