OHIO COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, & …

1 ohio counselor , SOCIAL worker , & MARRIAGE AND. FAMILY THERAPIST board . Laws and Rules 3/5/2018. (Replaces 9/1/2017 version). counselor , SOCIAL worker and Marriage & Family Therapist board 77 South High Street, 24th Floor, Room 2468. Columbus, ohio 43215-6171. Tel: (614) 466-0912; Fax: (614) 728-7790. Email: This document includes the Chapters of the ohio Revised Code and ohio Administrative Code relevant to the practice of Counseling, SOCIAL Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy. This is not an official version of the ohio Revised Code or ohio Administrative Code. This version of the Laws and Rules is formatted for readability. Contents (Navigate by clicking on a specific law or rule below or by using the Bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat). ohio Revised Code Chapter 4757: COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS.

2 7. counselor , SOCIAL worker , and marriage and family therapist definitions.. 7. Unauthorized practice.. 8. counselor , SOCIAL worker , and marriage and family therapist board .. 9. Professional standards 11. Organization of board .. 12. Seal - evidence of registration.. 12. Prohibiting 13. Administrative rules.. 14. License applicant to comply with RC Chapter 15. Establishing code of ethical 16. Prominent display of license.. 16. Examinations.. 17. Applying for license or 17. Applicants receiving post-secondary degree from educational institution outside United States.. 18. Reciprocity.. 18. Effect of child support default on license.. 18. Diagnosing and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.. 19. License to practice as professional clinical counselor .

3 22. License as a professional counselor .. 25. Activities of independent SOCIAL worker , SOCIAL worker or SOCIAL work assistant.. 27. License as independent SOCIAL worker .. 28. License as SOCIAL worker .. 29. Certificate of registration as SOCIAL work assistant.. 30. License as marriage and family therapist.. 30. Temporary licensure as marriage and family therapist.. 32. Fees - receipts and vouchers.. 32. License renewals or 34. Classification of license or registration as inactive.. 34. Page 1 of 253. Continuing 35. Domestic violence training.. 36. Disciplinary actions.. 36. Suspension of license.. 38. Rendering of services as business entity.. 39. Conduct of investigations.. 41. Single board member to conduct hearing.. 42. Injunctions.. 42.

4 Exemptions.. 43. Prohibiting practice of 45. No authorization for hospital admission.. 45. Mental health professional - immunity.. 45. Compliance with law regarding sanctions for human trafficking.. 45. Penalty.. 46. ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-1 General Provisions .. 47. 4757-1-01 Adoption of rules and methods of public notice.. 47. 4757-1-02 Notice of board meetings.. 48. 4757-1-03 Minutes of board meetings.. 50. 4757-1-04 Applications of first licensure.. 50. 4757-1-05 License fees.. 53. 4757-1-06 Personal information systems.. 55. 4757-1-07 Discipline actions that may include fines.. 57. 4757-1-08 Military provisions related to licensure for counselors, SOCIAL workers and/or marriage and family therapists.. 61. 4757-1-09 Conditional Permission to Practice.

5 64. Chapter 4757-3 Definitions; Titles .. 66. 4757-3-01 Definitions.. 66. 4757-3-02 Abbreviations and 72. Chapter 4757-5 Code of Ethics .. 74. 4757-5-01 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct.. 74. 4757-5-02 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: clients/consumers of 74. 4757-5-03 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: multiple relationships.. 80. Page 2 of 253. 4757-5-04 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: sexual relationships.. 82. 4757-5-05 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: impaired practice.. 83. 4757-5-06 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: assessment and testing instruments.. 83. 4757-5-07 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: research and publication.

6 87. 4757-5-08 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: payment for services.. 91. 4757-5-09 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: record keeping.. 91. 4757-5-10 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: reporting unethical 93. 4757-5-11 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: change of name and/or address.. 94. 4757-5-12 [Rescinded] Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: professional disclosure for counselors, SOCIAL workers and marriage and family therapists.. 94. 4757-5-13 Standards of practice and professional conduct: electronic service delivery (internet, email, teleconference, etc.).. 94. Chapter 4757-6 Ethical Practice .. 96. 4757-6-01 Reports prepared for court review including custody, visitation and guardianship concerns.

7 96. 4757-6-02 Summary 99. Chapter 4757-7 License Renewal; Prohibitions .. 100. 4757-7-01 Renewal of license or certificate of registration.. 100. 4757-7-02 Practice with expired license or certificate of registration is prohibited.. 102. 4757-7-03 Inactive status of license; restoration.. 103. Chapter 4757-9 Continuing 105. 4757-9-01 Continuing education requirements for renewal of a marriage and family therapist or independent marriage and family therapist license.. 105. 4757-9-02 Continuing education requirements for renewal of a licensed professional counselor or a licensed professional clinical counselor .. 105. 4757-9-03 Continuing education requirement for renewal of a certificate of registration as a SOCIAL work assistant or a license as a SOCIAL worker or an independent SOCIAL worker .

8 106. 4757-9-04 Clock hours for continuing professional 107. 4757-9-05 Approval of continuing professional education programs required for renewal of licenses and certificates of registration issued by the board .. 109. 4757-9-06 Sources of continuing professional education.. 118. 4757-9-07 Documentation of continuing professional education required for renewal of a license or certificate of registration.. 121. Page 3 of 253. Chapter 4757-11 Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License; Disciplinary Action .. 123. 4757-11-01 Denial, and disciplinary action for licenses or certificates of registration issued by the counselor , SOCIAL worker , and marriage and family therapist board .. 123. 4757-11-02 impaired practitioner 126. 4757-11-03 Internal records management to maintain confidentiality.

9 128. 4757-11-04 Hearing procedures.. 129. Chapter 4757-13 Licensing of 137. 4757-13-01 Education requirements for admission to the examination for licensed professional 137. 4757-13-02 Requirements for licensure as a professional counselor .. 140. 4757-13-03 Requirements for licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor .. 141. 4757-13-04 Licensure and education requirements for admission of applicants holding a doctoral degree in counselor education to the examination for professional counselor , who do not meet the education requirements in rule 4757-13-01 of the Administrative Code.. 143. 4757-13-05 Professional counselor and professional clinical counselor examination policy.. 144. 4757-13-06 Endorsement of a professional counselor or professional clinical counselor license.

10 145. 4757-13-07 counselor program 146. 4757-13-08 Approval of applications for professional counselor licenses.. 148. 4757-13-09 counselor trainee registration.. 150. Chapter 4757-15 Scope of Practice for Counselors .. 152. 4757-15-01 Scope of practice for licensed professional counselor .. 152. 4757-15-02 Scope of practice for a licensed professional clinical counselor .. 153. 4757-15-03 Professional disclosure for counselors. [Rescinded].. 153. Chapter 4757-17 Supervision of 154. 4757-17-01 Counseling supervision.. 154. Chapter 4757-19 Licensing and Registration of SOCIAL Workers .. 159. 4757-19-01 Requirements for licensure as a SOCIAL worker .. 159. 4757-19-02 Requirements for licensure as an independent SOCIAL worker .. 161. 4757-19-03 Requirements for a certificate of registration as a SOCIAL work assistant.