Ohio Code 4758.55 – Authority of independent chemical dependency counselor
In addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling, an individual holding a valid independent chemical dependency counselor license may do all of the following:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4758.55
- Chemical dependency conditions: means those conditions relating to the abuse of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs that are classified in accepted nosologies, including the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders and the international classification of diseases, and in editions of those nosologies published after December 23, 2002. See Ohio Code 4758.01
- Clinical nurse specialist: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723 of the Revised Code and is designated as a clinical nurse specialist in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 1.64
- scope of practice: means the services, methods, and techniques in which and the areas for which a person who holds a license, certificate, or endorsement under this chapter is trained and qualified. See Ohio Code 4758.01
(A) Diagnose and treat chemical dependency conditions;
(B) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of and dependency on alcohol and other drugs;
(C) Provide clinical supervision of chemical dependency counseling under the supervision of any of the following:
(1) An independent chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor licensed under this chapter;
(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 or licensed professional clinical counselor, 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 registered nurse, licensed professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist;
(5) An individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code.
(D) Refer individuals with nonchemical dependency conditions to appropriate sources of help.