Okla. Admin. Code § 310:405-3-4

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

Section 310:405-3-4 - Professional standards

(a)Violations of other laws. It shall be unprofessional conduct for an LPC to violate a state or federal statute if the violation directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the counselor or if the violation involves moral turpitude.

(b)Drug and alcohol use. LPCs shall not render professional services while under the influence of alcohol or other mind or mood altering drugs.

(c)Sexual contact.

(1)Current clients. LPCs shall not have any type of sexual contact with clients and shall not counsel persons with whom they have had a sexual relationship.

(2)Supervisees. LPCs shall not engage in sexual contact with supervisees and shall not supervise persons with whom they have had a sexual relationship within the previous five (5) years. LPCs shall not engage in sexual contact with supervisees they have supervised within the previous five (5) years.

(d)Updating. LPCs shall notify the Department of any change in address, telephone number, and employment and shall make necessary adjustments on the Statement of Professional Disclosure, supplying an updated copy to the Department.

(e)Candor to the Department. An LPC, LPC candidate, or applicant for LPC licensure, in connection with a license application or an investigation conducted by the Department pursuant to OAC 310:405-31-3, shall not:

(1) knowingly make a false statement of material fact;

(2) fail to disclose a fact necessary to correct a misapprehension known by the LPC, LPC candidate or applicant for licensure to have arisen in the application or the matter under investigation; or

(3) fail to respond to a demand for information made by the Department or any designated representative thereof, unless a request for a protective order has been first made pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of this title, in which case the LPC, LPC candidate or applicant may await the decision concerning the issuance or denial of a protective order before making any response.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:405-3-4

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2495, eff 6-27-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2499, eff 6-25-99; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2935, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2750, eff 7-12-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1965, eff 6-25-07