Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 562 - LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS
Section 562.3 - Scope of Practice
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 562.3
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(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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