Effective: July 10, 2014
Latest Legislation: House Bill 232 - 130th General Assembly
(A) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as an independent social worker or a social worker may diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, except that a social worker may do so only under the supervision of a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
(B) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as an independent social worker may engage in the private practice of social work as an individual practitioner or as a member of a partnership or group practice.
(C) A person licensed under this chapter to practice as a social worker shall not engage in the private practice of social work as an individual practitioner or as a member of a partnership or group practice. A social worker shall not engage in the practice of social work as an employee of a private individual, partnership, or group practitioner of social work unless the social worker is supervised by a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing.
(D) A person who receives a certificate of registration to practice as a social work assistant is not authorized to engage in the practice of social work. A social work assistant, under the direct supervision of a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed professional counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, independent social worker, social worker, or registered nurse who holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing, may provide human, social, and community services that include intake assessment and referral, screening, crisis intervention and resolution, community support, case management and outreach, record keeping, social assessment, visual observation of an individual in the individual's environment, assistance in facilitation with groups and families, advocacy, and orientation, education, and prevention services.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
Section 4757.01 | Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Definitions.
Section 4757.02 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4757.03 | Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Section 4757.04 | Professional Standards Committees.
Section 4757.05 | Organization of Board.
Section 4757.06 | Seal - Evidence of Registration.
Section 4757.07 | Prohibiting Discrimination.
Section 4757.10 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4757.101 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4757.11 | Establishing Code of Ethical Practice.
Section 4757.13 | Prominent Display of Fee Schedule.
Section 4757.15 | Examinations.
Section 4757.16 | Applying for License or Registration.
Section 4757.18 | Reciprocity.
Section 4757.19 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4757.21 | Diagnosing and Treatment of Mental and Emotional Disorders.
Section 4757.22 | License to Practice as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Section 4757.23 | License as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Section 4757.25 | License for Persons Authorized to Practice in Another State.
Section 4757.26 | Activities of Independent Social Worker, Social Worker or Social Work Assistant.
Section 4757.27 | License as Independent Social Worker.
Section 4757.28 | License as Social Worker.
Section 4757.29 | Certificate of Registration as Social Work Assistant.
Section 4757.30 | License as Marriage and Family Therapist.
Section 4757.301 | Temporary Licensure as Marriage and Family Therapist.
Section 4757.31 | Fees - Receipts and Vouchers.
Section 4757.32 | License Renewals or Restoration.
Section 4757.321 | Classification of License or Registration as Inactive.
Section 4757.33 | Continuing Education.
Section 4757.34 | Domestic Violence Training.
Section 4757.36 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4757.361 | Suspension of License.
Section 4757.37 | Rendering of Services as Business Entity.
Section 4757.38 | Conduct of Investigations.
Section 4757.39 | Single Board Member to Conduct Hearing.
Section 4757.40 | Injunctions.
Section 4757.42 | Prohibiting Practice of Psychology.
Section 4757.43 | No Authorization for Hospital Admission.
Section 4757.44 | Mental Health Professional - Immunity.
Section 4757.45 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4757.50 | Telehealth Services.
Section 4757.511 | Selection of Counseling Compact Commission Delegate.