4758-6-04 Scope of practice for licensed chemical dependency counselors III (LCDC III).

 

 

 

4758-6-04                    Scope of practice for licensed chemical dependency counselors III (LCDC III).

 

 

 

(A)  An 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 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 or professional clinical counselor or independent social worker licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, professional clinical counselor or independent social worker.

 

(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)     Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.

 

(B)  A chemical dependency counselor III may not practice as an individual practitioner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Effective:                                                     08/17/2008

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         06/02/2008 and 06/13/2009

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

08/07/2008

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           4758.20

Rule Amplifies:                                  4858.56

Prior Effective Dates:                         6/13/04