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§ 4758.59. Authority under counselor assistant certificate.
 

(A)  Subject to division (B) of this section, an individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate may do both of the following in addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling: 

(1) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and other drugs; 

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

(B)  An individual holding a valid chemical dependency counselor assistant certificate may practice chemical dependency counseling and perform the tasks specified in division (A) of this section only while under the supervision of any of the following: 

(1) An independent chemical dependency counselor or chemical dependency counselor III 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 professional clinical counselor or independent social worker licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is consistent with the scope of practice of the registered nurse, professional clinical counselor, or independent social worker. 

(C)  A chemical dependency counselor assistant may not practice as an individual practitioner. 
 

HISTORY: 149 v H 496. Eff 12-23-2002; 150 v S 189, § 1, eff. 6-29-04.
 

The effective date is set by section 78 of S.B. 189 (150 v  - ). 

The effective date is set by section 7 of HB 496. 

 

Effect of Amendments

150 v S 189, effective June 29, 2004, in the introductory language of (A), added "in addition to practicing chemical dependency counseling" to the end; inserted "treatment planning" in (A)(1); and inserted "practice chemical dependency counseling and" in the introductory language of (B).