4757.02 Unauthorized practice.

(A) Except as provided in section 4757.41 of the Revised Code:

(1) No person shall engage in or hold herself or himself out as engaging in the practice of professional counseling for a fee, salary, or other consideration unless the person is currently licensed under this chapter as a professional clinical counselor or professional counselor.

(2) No person shall practice or hold herself or himself out as practicing social work for a fee, salary, or other consideration unless the person is currently licensed under this chapter as an independent social worker or a social worker.

(3) No person shall hold herself or himself out as a social work assistant unless the person is currently registered under this chapter as a social work assistant.

(B)(1) No person shall use the title “professional clinical counselor,” “professional counselor,” or any other title or description incorporating the word “counselor” or any initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless currently authorized under this chapter by licensure to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials.

(2) No person shall use the title “social worker,” “independent social worker,” “social work assistant,” or any other title or description incorporating the words “social worker” or any initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless the person is currently authorized by licensure or registration under this chapter to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials.

Effective Date: 03-18-1997