Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4757 | Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
Section 4757.44 | Mental Health Professional - Immunity.

Effective: April 7, 2003
Latest Legislation: House Bill 374 - 124th General Assembly
For the purposes of section 2305.51 of the Revised Code, a person who holds a license issued under this chapter is a mental health professional.
A license holder is not liable in damages in a civil action, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action by the counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board, for disclosing any confidential information about a client that is disclosed for the purposes of section 2305.51 of the Revised Code.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

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 4757.17 | Applicants Receiving Post-Secondary Degree From Educational Institution Outside United States.

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 4757.41 | Exemptions.

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 4757.51 | [Enacted as r.c. 4757.50 by s.b. 204, 134th General Assembly and Recodified as r.c. 4757.51 Pursuant to r.c. 103.131] Counseling Compact.

Section 4757.511 | Selection of Counseling Compact Commission Delegate.

Section 4757.99 | Penalty.