Ohio Administrative Code
Title 4757 - Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Chapter 4757-5 - Code of Ethics
Section 4757-5-05 - Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: impaired practice
In impaired practice situations: counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists shall not undertake or continue professional relationships with a client, supervisee, or student when the objectivity or competency of the counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist is or could reasonably be expected to be, impaired due to mental, emotional, physiological, pharmacological, or substance abuse conditions. If such a condition develops after a professional relationship has been initiated, the counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist shall terminate the professional relationship in an appropriate manner, shall notify the client of termination in writing, and shall assist the client in obtaining services from another professional.
R.C. 119.032 review dates:
10/12/2012 and
09/20/2017
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4757.11
Rule
Amplifies: 4757.11
Prior Effective Dates: 9/19/85 (Emer.), 12/19/85,
5/22/86, 6/11/95 (Emer.), 7/3/97, 8/2/01, 9/20/02, 4/10/04, 1/1/06, 11-8-07