Ohio Admin. Code 4758-4-01 - Formal application for licensure or certification
(A) All applicants for initial licensure,
certification or endorsement shall file with the executive director of the
board a formal application on a form prescribed by the board.
Any person who knowingly makes a false statement on an
application may be found guilty of falsification under section
2921.13 of the Revised Code, a
misdemeanor of the first degree. Applications shall be maintained for one year
from the date of receipt by the board. Submitted applications which remain
incomplete after one year shall be considered abandoned. The license
application and fee shall be forfeit and individuals seeking licensure or
certification shall be required to re-apply.
(i)(2) Felony
and misdemeanor charges or convictions shall be
reviewed by the board before the application process can proceed.
Applicants for any license or certification issued by
the board shall meet the board's requirements for criminal convictions as
established under section
9.79 of the Revised Code.
(iii)(3) Applicants will
not be considered if:
(2)(5) The board shall
review the formal application. As a result of this review, the board shall
notify the applicant of one of the following:
(1) The formal application contains all
documentation necessary to be licensed or
certified
credentialed at a particular
level and consists of, at a minimum, the following:
(a) Formal application
through the board's on-line electronic application
platform .
(b)
Grade transcripts showing all coursework and/or
academic degrees necessary to meet the education requirements for the license
or certification for which the applicant is applying.
(i)
Such transcripts
shall bear the official seal of the college or university and the signature of
the registrar. The applicant shall bear sole responsibility for transcripts
sent directly from the college or university to the board
office.
(ii)
If an applicant's transcript does not clearly indicate
that he/she meets the education requirements for the license or certificate for
which they are applying, the applicant shall provide additional information
about their coursework in a manner prescribed by the board.
(c) Documentation of hours of
volunteer or paid work experience when applicable. Statements on a form prescribed by the board to document all
professional employment paid work experience, supervised internship, or if
applicable, volunteer work experience, required by any rule under this chapter
for licensure or certification by the board. Statements, if required, shall be
completed by the person(s) who supervised the required professional employment
experience according to the applicant's scope of practice, or who are judged by
the board to be in a position to make a professional judgment about the nature
of the applicant's duties, the quality of their work, and number of hours
worked. This includes related position descriptions that are signed by
the supervisor.
(d) Documentation
of required hours of specific education and training. This includes original
transcript(s) of college or university courses taken, certificates of
attendance of board approved continuing education, and any other documentation
the board deems appropriate.
(d) Verification of applicant's
required practical experience hours when applicable. This includes submission
of the form that verifies the accomplishment of the required practical
experience.
(e) The
required non-refundable fee.
(f)
Documentation of felony charges or convictions which
includes a BCI background check or any additional information as requested from
the applicant including but not limited to a complete criminal background
check. BCI background checks are not required if the applicant:
.
(i)
Holds another behavioral health license in the state of
Ohio where the licensee can supervise a license or certificate holder under
this chapter;
(ii)
Holds an active peer supporter certification and a BCI
background check was completed and provided as part of the peer supporter
application within the last two years; or
(iii)
Has held a
continuous active license or certificate under this chapter without any
convictions.
(ii) Factors upon which review of
these charges or convictions will be based may include:
(a)
The nature of the charge or
conviction.
(b)
The time lapse since the charge or
conviction.
(c)
The related circumstances, including active
addiction.
(d)
The documented changes in the applicant's life since
the charge or conviction.
(e)
Any additional information as requested from the
applicant including but not limited to a complete criminal background
check.
(a) Currently
incarcerated for a felony conviction.
(b) Currently on probation,
or parole, or community control including in lieu of
convictions .
(c) Offense was
drug or alcohol related and occurred less than one year ago.
(4)
The
board strongly encourages applicants to apply only after achieving at least one
year of consecutive sobriety.
(a) An approval of a certification or
license,
(b) An approval to
schedule for examination(s),
(c)
The need for additional documentation, or
(d) Proposed denial of the
application.
(B) Examinations:
(1) Examinations are issued on an
international basis and test required knowledge and skills. The board shall
provide
serve as
the liaison for the administration of the examinations in the state of
Ohio.
(2) Exams are scored by an
outside testing company approved by the board.
(a) Score reports are sent to the
candidates by the board.
(b) Scores are broken down by
categories indicating areas of strength and weakness.
(3) Upon fulfillment of the
required eligibility requirements and completion of the appropriate process, as
outlined in this rule, the board will notify applicants of scheduling
procedures and other relevant information. Applicants are required to take the
examination within one year from the date of approval of the formal
application.
(4) Individuals
with disabilities and/or religious
obligations
requesting accommodations under
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that require modifications to
the test administration may make a written request for modification to the
board no fewer than forty-five days prior to the
scheduled
scheduling the exam test date.
The exam candidate shall provide
written documentation of the
disability
accommodations under the Americans for Disabilities Act
requiring modifications to the test administration from a health care
professional on the board required form.
or documentation of the religious issue with the
written request.
Individuals requesting
modified accommodations for exams may be required to apply with opportunities
for Ohioans with disabilities for job assistance regarding professional
examinations.
(5) The "IC&RC" alcohol and drug
counselor (ADC) examination is available in Spanish. Candidates may contact the
board for information related to taking the examination in
Spanish.
(C) Conversion applications:
(1) Individuals who hold a valid license or
certificate with the board may convert their credential to a higher level, when
applicable, by completing the appropriate conversion application.
(2) Licensees or certificate holders shall
fulfill all eligibility requirements for the level to which they are applying.
These requirements shall be documented according to the procedures outlined in
the conversion application.
(D) Endorsement applications:
(1) Individuals who hold a valid LCDC II,
LCDC III, LICDC or LICDC-CS with the board may apply for a gambling disorder
endorsement by completing the appropriate endorsement application.
(2) Licensees shall fulfill all eligibility
requirements for the endorsement. These requirements shall be documented
according to the procedures outlined in the endorsement application.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4758.20
Rule Amplifies: 4758.24
Prior Effective Dates: 06/13/2004, 04/01/2007, 06/13/2008, 10/01/2010, 03/22/2013 (Emer.), 05/06/2013, 03/22/2015, 09/01/2016, 03/24/2017
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(1) The formal application contains all documentation necessary to be credentialed at a particular level and consists of, at a minimum, the following:
(a) Formal application.
(b) Documentation of hours of volunteer or paid work experience when applicable. This includes related position descriptions that are signed by the supervisor.
(c) Documentation of required levels of education and training. This includes original transcript(s) of courses taken, certificates of attendance at appropriate workshops, and letters of participation when applicable.
(d) Verification of applicant's required practical experience hours when applicable. This includes submission of the form that verifies the accomplishment of the required practical experience.
(e) The required non-refundable fee.
(f) Documentation of felony charges or convictions.
(i) Felony charges or convictions shall be reviewed by the board before the application process can proceed.
(ii) Factors upon which review of these charges or convictions will be based may include:
(a) The nature of the charge or conviction.
(b) The time lapse since the charge or conviction.
(c) The related circumstances, including active addiction.
(d) The documented changes in the applicant's life since the charge or conviction.
(e) Any additional information as requested from the applicant including but not limited to a complete criminal background check.
(iii) Applicants will not be considered if:
(a) Currently incarcerated for a felony conviction.
(b) Currently on probation or parole.
(c) Offense was drug or alcohol related and occurred less than one year ago.
(2) The board shall review the formal application. As a result of this review, the board shall notify the applicant of one of the following:
(a) An approval of a certification or license,
(b) An approval to schedule for examination(s),
(c) The need for additional documentation, or
(d) Proposed denial of the application.
(B) Examinations:
(1) Examinations are issued on an international basis and test required knowledge and skills. The board shall provide for the administration of the examinations in the state of Ohio.
(2) Exams are scored by an outside testing company approved by the board.
(a) Score reports are sent to the candidates by the board.
(b) Scores are broken down by categories indicating areas of strength and weakness.
(3) Upon fulfillment of the required eligibility requirements and completion of the appropriate process, as outlined in this rule, the board will notify applicants of scheduling procedures and other relevant information. Applicants are required to take the examination within one year from the date of approval of the formal application.
(4) Individuals with disabilities and/or religious obligations that require modifications to the test administration may make a written request for modification to the board no fewer than forty-five days prior to the scheduled test date. The candidate shall provide documentation of the disability from a health care professional or documentation of the religious issue with the written request.
(5) The "IC&RC" alcohol and drug counselor (ADC) examination is available in Spanish. Candidates may contact the board for information related to taking the examination in Spanish.
(C) Conversion applications:
(1) Individuals who hold a valid license or certificate with the board may convert their credential to a higher level, when applicable, by completing the appropriate conversion application.
(a) Licensees or certificate holders shall fulfill all eligibility requirements for the level to which they are applying. These requirements shall be documented according to the procedures outlined in the conversion application.
(D) Endorsement applications:
(1) Individuals who hold a valid LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC or LICDC-CS with the board may apply for a gambling disorder endorsement by completing the appropriate endorsement application.
(2) Licensees shall fulfill all eligibility requirements for the endorsement. These requirements shall be documented according to the procedures outlined in the endorsement application.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4758.20
Rule Amplifies: 4758.24
Prior Effective Dates: 6/13/04, 4/1/07, 6/13/08, 10/1/10, 3/22/13 (Emer), 5/6/13, 3/22/15, 9/1/16