Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-05 - Scope of practice for licensed independent chemical dependency counselors (LICDC)

In addition to practicing chemical dependency substance use disorder counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the following:

(A) Diagnose and treat chemical dependency substance use disorder conditions;

(B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group counseling, case management and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs behavioral health conditions related to substance use disorder;

(C) Provide clinical supervision of chemical dependency substance use disorder counseling under the supervision of any of the following: in accordance with section 4758.55 of the Revised Code.

(1) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code;

(2) An individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery;

(3) A psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code;

(4) A registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse or an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code.

(5) A professional clinical counselor, or independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the professional clinical counselor, or independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist.

(D) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.

Notes

Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-05

Effective: 4/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/16/2024 and 04/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4758.20
Rule Amplifies: 4758.55
Prior Effective Dates: 06/13/2004, 08/17/2008, 11/15/2010, 05/06/2013, 03/22/2015, 01/01/2017