4758-8-01 Code of ethics for chemical dependency counselors.
(A) The following rules of conduct set forth the minimum standards of conduct which all
applicants for licensure or certification shall follow and establishes the minimum
standard of practice for certified chemical dependency counselor assistants (CDCA),
certified chemical dependency counselors I (CCDCI),
licensed chemical
dependency counselors II (LCDCII), licensed chemical dependency counselors III
(LCDCIII), and licensed independent chemical dependency counselors (LICDC).
(B) A violation of these rules of ethical practice and professional conduct constitutes
unprofessional conduct and is sufficient reason for a reprimand, suspension,
revocation or for restrictions to be placed on a license or certificate or for the denial
of the initial license or certificate or renewal, or reinstatement of a license or
certificate.
(1) Professional standards:
(a) The licensee or certificate holder shall meet and comply with all terms,
conditions or limitations of licensure or certification.
(b) The licensee or certificate holder shall recognize limitations of his or her
competency based on professional qualifications, education and experience
and shall not offer services or use techniques outside his or her professional
competency or scope of practice defined by rules 4758-6-01 through 4758-
6-05 of the Administrative Code.
(c) A licensee or certificate holder shall obtain appropriate consultation or make
an appropriate referral when the client's problem is beyond the licensee or
certificate holder's area of training, expertise, competency or scope of
practice.
(d) The licensee or certificate holder shall refer clients to a person or agency that
the licensee or certificate holder knows is qualified by training, experience,
certification or license to provide such professional services.
(e) The licensee or certificate holder shall not participate in discrimination on
the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual ori