An individual who holds a chemical dependency counselor III license and a gambling disorder endorsement may do all of the following:

(A) Treat gambling disorder conditions;

(B) Diagnose gambling disorder conditions under supervision;

(C) Perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and educational services insofar as those functions relate to gambling disorders;

(D) Supervise gambling disorder counseling under supervision; and

(E) Refer individuals with other gambling conditions to appropriate sources of help.

The supervision required by divisions (B) and (D) of this section shall be provided by an independent chemical dependency counselor licensed under this chapter; an individual authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code; a psychologist licensed under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code; an individual authorized to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; a registered nurse licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code; or a professional clinical counselor, independent social worker, or independent marriage and family therapist licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code.

An individual holding a chemical dependency counselor III license shall not practice as an individual practitioner.

Added by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 483, §101.01, eff. 9/15/2014.