Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 140 - HEALTH PROFESSIONS REGULATION
Subchapter I - LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS
Section 140.402 - Scope of Practice
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 140.402
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) An LCDC is authorized to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of the chemical dependency profession as defined by the profession's ethical standards and the KSAs as defined in § 140.400 of this title (relating to Definitions). The license does not qualify an individual to provide services outside this scope of practice.
(b) The scope of practice for an LCDC includes services that address substance abuse/dependence and/or its impact on the service recipient subject to the following:
(1) the LCDC is prohibited from using
techniques that exceed his or her professional competence;
(2) the service recipient may only be the
user, family member or any other individual involved in a significant
relationship with a user;
(3) the
focus of an LCDC's services shall be on assisting individuals or groups to
develop an understanding of chemical dependency problems, define goals, and
plan action reflecting the individual's or group's interest, abilities, and
needs, as affected by claimed or indicated chemical dependency problems;
and
(4) LCDCs are not qualified to
treat individuals with a mental health disorder or provide family counseling to
individuals whose presenting problems do not include chemical
dependency.
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