LCDC Exam Information and Outline
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
LCDC Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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A licensed chemical dependency counselor is licensed to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of principles- methods and procedures of the chemical dependency profession as defined by the profession's ethical standards and the knowledge- skills and abilities as defined by rule in 25 TAC Ch. 441 (relating to general provisions). The license does not qualify a person to provide services outside this scope of practice.
The scope of practice for a chemical dependency counselor includes services that address substance abuse/dependence and/or its impact on the service recipient subject to the following:
The counselor is prohibited from using techniques that exceed his or her professional competence. The service recipient can only be the user- family member or any other person involved in a significant relationship with an active user.
LCDCs can diagnose substance disorders- but anything other than a mental health diagnostic impression must be determined by a qualified professional.
LCDCs are not qualified to treat people with a mental health disorder or provide family counseling to people whose presenting problems do not include chemical dependency.
The Practice of Chemical Dependency Counseling Services is defined by rule as "providing or offering to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles- methods and procedures of the chemical dependency counseling profession as defined by the activities listed in the domains of TAP 21 "Addictions Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge- Skills- and Attitudes of Professional Practice" published by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Evaluate credentials
Issue initial and renewal licenses/registrations to qualified applicants Investigate complaints Deny- revoke or suspend licenses after opportunity for a hearing has been offered
Final Disciplinary Actions - License Denial- Surrender- Revocation Further information- including a copy of the final order- is available upon written request from our office.
Final Disciplinary Actions - All Other- including Probated Suspension- Reprimand- and Administrative Penalty View enforcement actions (PDF) that will be posted on this website for a total of seven (7) years from the date all the terms of the Order have been met- in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed- in good standing- and practicing without any restrictions.
The scope of practice for a chemical dependency counselor includes services that address substance abuse/dependence and/or its impact on the service recipient subject to the following:
The counselor is prohibited from using techniques that exceed his or her professional competence. The service recipient can only be the user- family member or any other person involved in a significant relationship with an active user.
LCDCs can diagnose substance disorders- but anything other than a mental health diagnostic impression must be determined by a qualified professional.
LCDCs are not qualified to treat people with a mental health disorder or provide family counseling to people whose presenting problems do not include chemical dependency.
The Practice of Chemical Dependency Counseling Services is defined by rule as "providing or offering to provide chemical dependency counseling services involving the application of the principles- methods and procedures of the chemical dependency counseling profession as defined by the activities listed in the domains of TAP 21 "Addictions Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge- Skills- and Attitudes of Professional Practice" published by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.
Evaluate credentials
Issue initial and renewal licenses/registrations to qualified applicants Investigate complaints Deny- revoke or suspend licenses after opportunity for a hearing has been offered
Final Disciplinary Actions - License Denial- Surrender- Revocation Further information- including a copy of the final order- is available upon written request from our office.
Final Disciplinary Actions - All Other- including Probated Suspension- Reprimand- and Administrative Penalty View enforcement actions (PDF) that will be posted on this website for a total of seven (7) years from the date all the terms of the Order have been met- in accordance with our records retention schedule. The regulated individual may now be currently licensed- in good standing- and practicing without any restrictions.