Effective: September 28, 2016
Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly
(A) There is hereby created the chemical dependency professionals board.
(B) The governor shall appoint all of the following voting members of the board with the advice and consent of the senate:
(1) Four individuals who hold a valid independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor license or independent chemical dependency counselor license issued under this chapter, including at least two of whom have received at least a master's degree in a field related to chemical dependency counseling from an accredited educational institution;
(2) Two individuals who hold a valid chemical dependency counselor III license issued under this chapter;
(3) One individual who holds a valid chemical dependency counselor II license issued under this chapter;
(4) Two individuals who hold a valid prevention consultant certificate or prevention specialist certificate issued under this chapter;
(5) One individual who is authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and has experience practicing in a field related to chemical dependency counseling;
(6) Two individuals who represent the public and have not practiced chemical dependency counseling or prevention services and have not been involved in the delivery of chemical dependency counseling services or prevention services. At least one of these individuals shall be at least fifty years of age. During their terms, the public members shall not practice chemical dependency counseling or prevention services or be involved in the delivery of chemical dependency counseling services or prevention services.
(C) Not later than ninety days after December 23, 2002, the director of mental health and addiction services shall appoint an individual who represents the department of mental health and addiction services to serve as an ex officio member of the chemical dependency professionals board.
(D) Not more than one-half of the voting members of the board may be of the same gender or members of the same political party. At least two voting members of the board shall be of African, Native American, Hispanic, or Asian descent.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4758 | Chemical Dependency Professionals
Section 4758.01 | Chemical Dependency Professional Definitions.
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 4758.40 | 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 4758.55 | 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 4758.70 | 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.