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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

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4758.20
Amplifies: 4758.57
Five Year Review Date: 7/3/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 6/13/2004, 8/17/2008, 5/6/2013, 8/1/2015