Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency Professionals
Section 4758.02 | Unauthorized Practice or Representation as Chemical Dependency Counselor Prohibited.

Effective: September 28, 2016
Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in section 4758.03 of the Revised Code, no person shall do any of the following:
(1) Engage in or represent to the public that the person engages in chemical dependency counseling for a fee, salary, or other consideration unless the person holds a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license, independent chemical dependency counselor license, chemical dependency counselor III license, chemical dependency counselor II license, or chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate issued under this chapter;
(2) Use the title "licensed independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor," "LICDC-CS," "licensed independent chemical dependency counselor," "LICDC," "licensed chemical dependency counselor III," "LCDC III," "licensed chemical dependency counselor II," "LCDC II," "chemical dependency counselor assistant," "CDCA," or any other title or description incorporating the word "chemical dependency counselor" or any other initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless currently authorized under this chapter to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials;
(3) Represent to the public that the person holds a gambling disorder endorsement unless the person holds a valid gambling disorder endorsement issued under this chapter;
(4) Represent to the public that the person is a registered applicant unless the person holds a valid registered applicant certificate issued under this chapter;
(5) Use the title "certified prevention consultant," " CPC," "certified prevention specialist," "CPS," "certified prevention specialist assistant," "CPSA," "registered applicant," "RA," or any other title, description, or initials used to identify persons acting in those capacities unless currently authorized under this chapter to act in the capacity indicated by the title or initials.
(B) No person shall engage in or represent to the public that the person engages in chemical dependency counseling as a chemical dependency counselor I.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency Professionals

Section 4758.01 | Chemical Dependency Professional Definitions.

Section 4758.02 | Unauthorized Practice or Representation as Chemical Dependency Counselor Prohibited.

Section 4758.03 | Exemptions.

Section 4758.06 | Confidential Information.

Section 4758.10 | Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

Section 4758.11 | Terms of Appointees.

Section 4758.12 | Compensation and Expenses of Voting Members.

Section 4758.13 | Meetings, Records.

Section 4758.15 | Employment of Executive Director, Employees, Consultants.

Section 4758.16 | Prohibiting Discrimination.

Section 4758.17 | Seal - Evidence of Records.

Section 4758.18 | Address and Telephone Number to Appear on License or Certificate.

Section 4758.20 | Administrative Rules.

Section 4758.21 | Fees - Vouchers.

Section 4758.22 | Development and Use of Examinations.

Section 4758.221 | Examination for Substance Abuse Professionals.

Section 4758.23 | Establishing Codes of Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct.

Section 4758.24 | Issuing License or Certificate.

Section 4758.241 | Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor License.

Section 4758.25 | Reciprocity.

Section 4758.26 | Expiration and Renewal of License.

Section 4758.27 | Prohibited Renewals.

Section 4758.28 | Continuing Education Courses of Study.

Section 4758.29 | Effect of Child Support Default on License or Certificate.

Section 4758.30 | Disciplinary Actions.

Section 4758.31 | Conduct of Investigations.

Section 4758.32 | Appointing Member to Conduct Hearing.

Section 4758.35 | Filing Written Application for License or Certificate.

Section 4758.36 | Evaluating Applicant's Command of English and Education or Experience as Part of Review Process.

Section 4758.39 | Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor License; Requirements.

Section 4758.40 | Independent Counselor License Requirements.

Section 4758.41 | Counselor III License Requirements.

Section 4758.42 | Counselor II License Requirements.

Section 4758.43 | Counselor Assistant Certificate Requirements.

Section 4758.44 | Prevention Consultant Certificate Requirements.

Section 4758.45 | Prevention Specialist Certificate Requirements.

Section 4758.46 | Prevention Specialist Assistant Certificate.

Section 4758.47 | Registered Applicant Certificate.

Section 4758.48 | Eligibility for Gambling Disorder Endorsement.

Section 4758.50 | Posting License or Certificate.

Section 4758.51 | Continuing Education.

Section 4758.52 | Initial Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate; Additional Training.

Section 4758.54 | Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor-Clinical Supervisor; Additional Authority.

Section 4758.55 | Authority of Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Section 4758.56 | Authority of Counselor III License Holder.

Section 4758.561 | Supervision of Chemical Dependency Counselor Iii.

Section 4758.57 | Authority of Counselor II License Holder.

Section 4758.59 | Authority of Counselor Assistant Certificate Holder.

Section 4758.60 | Authority of Prevention Consultant Certificate Holder.

Section 4758.61 | Authority of Prevention Specialist Assistant, Registered Applicant Certificate Holder.

Section 4758.62 | Holders of Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor License and Gambling Disorder Endorsement.

Section 4758.63 | Holders of Chemical Dependency Counselor III License and Gambling Disorder Endorsement.

Section 4758.64 | Holders of Chemical Dependency Counselor II License and Gambling Disorder Endorsement.

Section 4758.70 | No Authorization to Practice Psychology or Professional Counseling or Social Work.

Section 4758.71 | Admitting Patient to Hospital.

Section 4758.72 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Section 4758.80 | Telehealth Services.

Section 4758.99 | Penalty.