Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-03 - Scope of practice for licensed chemical dependency counselors II (LCDC II)

(A) In addition to practicing chemical dependency 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 and , group and family counseling, case management and education services as they relate to substance use disorders abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs;

(2) Provide treatment services identified and listed in rule 3793:2-1-08 5122-29 of the Administrative Code as they relate to substance use disorders.abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs.

(3) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency 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.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-03

Effective: 7/3/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/18/2023 and 07/03/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4758.20
Rule Amplifies: 4758.57
Prior Effective Dates: 06/13/2004, 08/17/2008, 05/06/2013, 08/01/2015