Okla. Admin. Code § 38:10-3-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 38:10-3-5 - Relations with the public and other professions

(a)Misrepresentation. LADCs and CADCs shall not misrepresent nor allow the misrepresentation by others of the efficacy of the LADCs and CADCs professional services.

(b)Credentials claimed. LADCs and CADCs shall claim only the professional credentials possessed and shall be responsible for correcting any known misrepresentations of their credentials by others. Candidates under supervision for licensure or certification shall use "LADC candidate" or "CADC candidate" to identify their status as candidates for licensure or certification. A LADC who is under supervision for their LADC/MH shall use LADC#/MH Candidate to identify their status as a candidate for LADC/MH.

(c)Advertisement. When an LADC or CADC announces services or advertises, he or she shall represent services to the public by identifying credentials in an accurate manner that is not false, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent. An LADC or CADC may only advertise the highest degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. All advertisements or announcements of counseling services including telephone directory or internet listings by an LADC or CADC shall clearly state his or her licensure or certification status by the use of "LADC" or "CADC" or a statement such as "licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors" or "certified by the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors."

(d)License. Each LADC or CADC must display the original, current license or certificate, in a prominent place in the primary location of practice.

(e)Public statements. When an LADC or CADC provides advice or comment by means of public lectures, demonstrations, radio or television programs, prerecorded tapes, printed articles, mailed material, or other media, he or she shall take reasonable precautions to ensure that:

(1) The statements are based on appropriate professional literature and practice.

(2) The statements are otherwise consistent with the mandates of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

(3) There is no implication that a professional counseling relationship has been established.

(f)Rebates. An LADC or CADC shall not give or accept a commission, rebate, or other form of remuneration for referral of clients for professional services.

(g)Accepting fees from agency clients. An LADC or CADC shall refuse a private fee or other remuneration for rendering services to persons who are entitled to such services through the employer of the LADC or CADC

Okla. Admin. Code § 38:10-3-5

Added at 23 Ok Reg 127, eff 10-3-05 (emergency); Added at 23 Ok Reg 2177, eff 6-25-06

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/21/2014