The counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board shall prepare, cause to be prepared, or procure the use of, and grade, have graded, or procure the grading of, examinations to determine the competence of applicants for licensure under this chapter. The board may administer separate examinations to reflect differences in educational degrees earned by applicants. The board may develop the examinations or use examinations prepared by state or national organizations that represent the interests of those involved in professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. The board shall conduct examinations at least twice each year and shall determine the level of competence necessary for a passing score.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 4757.15

  • Marriage and family therapy: means the diagnosis, evaluation, assessment, counseling, management and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems, through the professional application of marriage and family therapies and techniques. See Ohio Code 4757.01
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59