Laws & Rules
CSWMFT Laws & Rules
Below you will find links to each Chapter of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code relevant to the practice of Counseling, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy. The Ohio Revised Code makes up the original statute, passed by the Ohio Legislature, under which the Board operates. The Ohio Administrative Code makes up the majority of the rules written by the Board to regulate the practices of Counseling, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapy, within the jurisdiction of the authority granted to the Board by Ohio Revised Code 4757.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4757: Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists
4757.01 Counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist definitions
4757.03 Counselor, social worker, and marriage and family therapist board
4757.04 Professional standards committees
4757.06 Seal - evidence of registration
4757.07 Prohibiting discrimination
4757.101 License applicant to comply with RC Chapter 4776
4757.11 Establishing code of ethical practice
4757.13 Prominent display of license
4757.16 Applying for license or registration
4757.19 Effect of child support default on license
4757.21 Diagnosing and treatment of mental and emotional disorders
4757.22 License to practice as professional clinical counselor
4757.23 License as a professional counselor
4757.25 License for persons authorized to practice in another state
4757.26 Activities of independent social worker, social worker or social work assistant
4757.27 License as independent social worker
4757.28 License as social worker
4757.29 Certificate of registration as social work assistant
4757.30 License as marriage and family therapist
4757.301 Temporary licensure as marriage and family therapist
4757.31 Fees - receipts and vouchers
4757.32 License renewals or restoration
4757.321 Classification of license or registration as inactive
4757.34 Domestic violence training
4757.361 Suspension of license
4757.37 Rendering of services as business entity
4757.38 Conduct of investigations
4757.39 Single board member to conduct hearing
4757.42 Prohibiting practice of psychology
4757.43 No authorization for hospital admission
4757.44 Mental health professional - immunity
4757.45 Compliance with law regarding sanctions for human trafficking
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-1 General Provisions
4757-1-01 Adoption of rules and methods of public notice
4757-1-02 Notice of board meetings
4757-1-03 Minutes of board meetings
4757-1-04 Applications of first licensure
4757-1-06 Personal information systems
4757-1-07 Discipline actions that may include fines
4757-1-09 Conditional Permission to Practice
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-3 Definitions; Titles
4757-3-02 Abbreviations and titles
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-5 Code of Ethics
4757-5-01 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct
4757-5-02 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: clients/consumers of services
4757-5-03 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: multiple relationships
4757-5-04 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: sexual relationships
4757-5-05 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: impaired practice
4757-5-06 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: assessment and testing instruments
4757-5-07 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: research and publication
4757-5-08 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: payment for services
4757-5-09 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: record keeping
4757-5-10 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: reporting unethical actions
4757-5-11 Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: change of name and/or address
4757-5-12 [Rescinded] Standards of ethical practice and professional conduct: professional disclosure for counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists
4757-5-13 Standards of practice and professional conduct: Teletherapy
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-6 Ethical Practice
4757-6-01 Reports prepared for court review including custody, visitation and guardianship concerns
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-7 License Renewal; Prohibitions
4757-7-01 Renewal of license or certificate of registration
4757-7-02 Practice with expired license or certificate of registration is prohibited
4757-7-03 Inactive status of license; restoration
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-9 Continuing Education
4757-9-04 Clock hours for continuing professional education
4757-9-06 Sources of continuing professional education
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-11 Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License; Disciplinary Action
4757-11-02 impaired practitioner rules
4757-11-03 Internal records management to maintain confidentiality
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-13 Licensing of Counselors
4757-13-02 Requirements for licensure as a professional counselor
4757-13-03 Requirements for licensure as a licensed professional clinical counselor
4757-13-05 Professional counselor and professional clinical counselor examination policy
4757-13-06 Endorsement of a professional counselor or professional clinical counselor license
4757-13-07 Counselor program approval
4757-13-08 Approval of applications for professional counselor licenses
4757-13-09 Counselor trainee registration
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-15 Scope of Practice for Counselors
4757-15-01 Scope of practice for licensed professional counselor
4757-15-02 Scope of practice for a licensed professional clinical counselor
4757-15-03 Professional disclosure for counselors [Rescinded]
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-17 Supervision of Counselors
4757-17-01 Counseling supervision
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-19 Licensing and Registration of Social Workers
4757-19-01 Requirements for licensure as a social worker
4757-19-02 Requirements for licensure as an independent social worker
4757-19-03 Requirements for a certificate of registration as a social work assistant
4757-19-04 Social worker examination policy
4757-19-05 Social worker trainee applications
4757-19-06 Requirements for social work applicants wishing to obtain a temporary social work license
4757-19-07 Endorsement of a social work license
4757-19-08 Approval of applications for social worker licenses and registration
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-21 Scope of Practice for Social Workers
4757-21-01 Scope of practice for a registered social work assistant
4757-21-02 Scope of practice for a social worker
4757-21-03 Scope of practice for an independent social worker
4757-21-04 Professional disclosure for social workers [Rescinded]
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-23 Supervision of Social Workers
4757-23-01 Social work supervision
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-25 Licensing of Marriage and Family Therapists
4757-25-01 Education requirements for admission to the examination for marriage and family therapist
4757-25-02 Marriage and family therapist examination policy
4757-25-03 General requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist
4757-25-04 Requirements for licensure as an independent marriage and family therapist
4757-25-05 Temporary marriage and family therapist license
4757-25-06 Endorsement of a marriage and family therapist license
4757-25-07 Approval of applications for marriage and family therapist licenses
4757-25-08 Marriage and family therapist trainee registration
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-27 Marriage and Family Therapy - Scope of Practice
4757-27-01 Scope of practice of a marriage and family therapist
4757-27-02 Scope of practice of an independent marriage and family therapist
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-29 Marriage and Family Therapy Supervision
4757-29-01 Marriage and family therapy supervision
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-31 Accessing Confidential Personal Information
4757-31-02 Procedures for accessing confidential personal information
4757-31-03 Valid reasons for accessing confidential personal information
4757-31-04 Confidentiality statutes
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4757-99 Independent Rules
Other Laws Related to Practice as a Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist (not inclusive)
959.07 Reporting of violation involving a companion animal by licensed professionals
2151.421 Reporting child abuse or neglect
2317.02 Privileged communications
2921.22 Failure to report a crime or knowledge of a death or burn injury
3109.051 Parenting time - companionship or visitation rights
5101.63 Reporting abuse, neglect or exploitation of adult5122.04 Outpatient services for minors without knowledge or consent of parent or guardian
Laws & Rules Video
Brian Carnahan, Executive Director
Ohio CSWMFT Board
As of August 1, 2017 this video replaces the laws and rules exam. The laws and rules exam has been used successfully to help educate licensed professionals and applicants concerning Ohio’s laws and rules regarding the practice of Social Work, Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy. This video is part of the Board’s on-going effort to ensure that licensees and applicants know important basic information regarding the requirements for holding a license in Ohio to practice Social Work, Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy.
The Board trusts that those viewing this video will read the scopes of practice and become familiar with the legal and ethical obligations one assumes upon becoming licensed. For those applying for a new license, you will attest that you have viewed the video. Becoming familiar with the laws and rules governing the professions licensed by this Board is an ongoing obligation.
This video is an important resource you can refer to again and again, therefore we have chosen not to charge for the video. In so doing, we are not issuing a certificate showing you viewed the video, nor will it be a source of ethics continuing education credit in the future.