Effective: September 28, 2016
Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly
(A) In rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code, the chemical dependency professionals board shall establish codes of ethical practice and professional conduct for the following:
(1) Individuals who hold 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) Individuals who hold a valid prevention consultant certificate, prevention specialist certificate, prevention specialist assistant certificate, or registered applicant certificate issued under this chapter;
(3) Individuals who hold a valid gambling disorder endorsement.
(B) The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(1) of this section shall define unprofessional conduct, which shall include engaging in a dual relationship with a client, former client, consumer, or former consumer; committing an act of sexual abuse, misconduct, or exploitation of a client, former client, consumer, or former consumer; and, except as permitted by law, violating client or consumer confidentiality.
(C) The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(1) of this section may be based on any codes of ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national associations or other organizations representing the interests of those involved in chemical dependency counseling. The codes for individuals identified under division (A)(2) of this section may be based on any codes of ethical practice and professional conduct developed by national associations or other organizations representing the interests of those involved in prevention services. The board may establish standards in the codes that are more stringent than those established by the national associations or other organizations.
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.