Effective: September 28, 2016
Latest Legislation: House Bill 230 - 131st General Assembly
An individual seeking a chemical dependency counselor III license shall meet the requirements of division (A), (B), or (C) of this section.
(A) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Hold from an accredited educational institution at least a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or nursing that meets the course requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code;
(2) Have not less than the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of compensated work or supervised internship experience in any of the following, not less than twenty per cent of which are in chemical dependency counseling:
(a) Chemical dependency services, substance abuse services, or both types of services;
(b) The practice of psychology, as defined in section 4732.01 of the Revised Code;
(c) The practice of professional counseling, the practice of social work, or the practice of marriage and family therapy, all as defined in section 4757.01 of the Revised Code.
(3) Have a minimum of the number of hours specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code of training in chemical dependency that meets the requirements specified in those rules;
(4) Unless the individual holds a valid license, registration, certificate, or credentials issued under another chapter of the Revised Code that authorizes the individual to engage in a profession whose scope of practice includes chemical dependency counseling and diagnosing and treating chemical dependency conditions, pass one or more examinations administered pursuant to section 4758.22 of the Revised Code for the purpose of determining competence to practice as a chemical dependency counselor III.
(B) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet both of the following requirements:
(1) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor III or certified chemical dependency counselor III-E;
(2) Have not less than forty clock hours of training on the version of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders that is current at the time of the training. The training must meet the requirements specified in rules adopted under section 4758.20 of the Revised Code. An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, a psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code, or a licensed professional clinical counselor or independent social worker licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code may provide any portion of the training. An independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter who holds the degree described in division (A)(1) of section 4758.40 of the Revised Code may provide the portion of the training on chemical dependency conditions.
(C) To meet the requirements of this division, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Hold, on December 23, 2002, a certificate or credentials that were accepted under former section 3793.07 of the Revised Code as authority to practice as a certified chemical dependency counselor II;
(2) Meet the requirement of division (B)(2) of this section;
(3) Hold a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science.
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.