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IN Code § 25-23.6-1-3.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-3.9. "Governmental Employee"

Sec. 3.9. (a) "Governmental employee" means an individual employed by the office of the secretary of family and social services, the division of family resources, the division of mental health and addiction, the division of disability and rehabilitative services, the division of aging, the department of correction, the department of child services, or the state department of health in one (1) of the following classifications:(1) 2AA3 Behavioral clinician 3.(2) 2AA4 Behavioral clinician 4.(3) 2AA5 Clinical associate 5.(4) 2FL1 Mental health administrator 1.(5) 2FL2 Mental health administrator 2.(6) 2FL3 Mental health administrator 3.(7) 2AN3 Substance abuse counselor 3.(8) 2AN4 Substance abuse counselor 4.(9) 2AN5 Substance abuse counselor 5.(10) 2AH2 Social services specialist 2.(11) 2AH3 Social services specialist 3.(12) 2AH4 Social services specialist 4.(13) 2AI1 Psychiatric services director 1.(14) 2AE2 Psychiatric social services specialist 2.(15) 2AE3 Psychiatric social services specialist 3.(16) 2AP2 Family case manager 2.(17) 2AP3 Family case manager trainee 3.(18) 7AP3 Family case manager supervisor 3.(19) 7AP4 Family case manager supervisor 4.(b) The term includes any employee of the department of child services, regardless of the employee's job title or classification, who, as part of the employee's assigned job, is carrying out the duties of the department of child services, as set forth in IC 31-25-2-7 and IC 31-25-2-8.As added by P.L.244-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.99; P.L.141-2006, SEC.108; P.L.145-2006, SEC.162; P.L.1-2007, SEC.177; P.L.104-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4. "Eligible Postsecondary Educational Institution"

Sec. 4. "Eligible postsecondary educational institution" means a postsecondary educational institution that:(1) awards a bachelor's or higher degree;(2) is located in:(A) the United States; or(B) Canada or another country, if permitted under IC 25-23.6-8-2.1, IC 25-23.6-8.5-2, or another provision of this article; and(3) is accredited by a regional accrediting body.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.34; P.L.2-2007, SEC.328.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.3. "Licensed Addiction Counselor"

Sec. 4.3. "Licensed addiction counselor" means an individual who is licensed as an addiction counselor under IC 25-23.6-10.5.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.4. "Licensed Addiction Counselor Associate"

Sec. 4.4. "Licensed addiction counselor associate" means an individual who is licensed as an addiction counselor associate under IC 25-23.6-10.5-1.5.As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.5. "Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor"

Sec. 4.5. "Licensed clinical addiction counselor" means an individual who is licensed as a clinical addiction counselor under IC 25-23.6-10.5.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.6. "Licensed Bachelor's Degree Social Worker"

Sec. 4.6. "Licensed bachelor's degree social worker" means an individual who is licensed as a bachelor's degree social worker under IC 25-23.6-5.As added by P.L.192-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.7. "Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor Associate"

Sec. 4.7. "Licensed clinical addiction counselor associate" means an individual who is licensed as a clinical addiction counselor associate under IC 25-23.6-10.5-2.5.As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-4.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-4.8. "Licensed Social Worker"

Sec. 4.8. "Licensed social worker" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-5.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.17.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-5. "Marriage and Family Therapist"

Sec. 5. "Marriage and family therapist" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.20; P.L.122-2009, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-5.5. "Mental Health Counselor"

Sec. 5.5. "Mental health counselor" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.5.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-5.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-5.6. "Mental Health Diagnosis"

Sec. 5.6. (a) "Mental health diagnosis" means the evaluation of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addictive disorders and conditions by an individual who:(1) uses accepted classifications, including the most current version of:(A) the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM); and(B) the International Classification of Diseases (ICD); and(2) complies with:(A) the education, training, experience, and licensure requirements set forth in IC 25-23.6-11-4; and(B) the individual's professional scope of practice.(b) The term does not include a physical diagnosis.As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-5.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-5.7. "Practice of Addiction Counseling"

Sec. 5.7. (a) "Practice of addiction counseling" means the providing of professional services that are delivered by a licensed addiction counselor, that are designed to change substance use or addictive behavior, and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including understanding addiction, knowledge of the treatment process, application to practice, and professional readiness. The term includes:(1) gathering information through structured interview screens using routine protocols;(2) reviewing assessment findings to assist in the development of a plan individualized for treatment services and to coordinate services;(3) referring for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and mental health therapy;(4) providing client and family education related to addictions;(5) providing information on social networks and community systems for referrals and discharge planning;(6) participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or consulting with clinical addiction professionals;(7) counseling, through individual and group counseling, as well as group and family education, to treat addiction and substance abuse in a variety of settings, including:(A) mental and physical health facilities; and(B) child and family service agencies; and(8) maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical responsibility.(b) The term does not include the use of psychotherapy or diagnosis (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(c) or as defined as the practice of psychology under IC 25-33-1-2(a)).(c) For an individual who obtains a license as an addiction counselor by:(1) holding a valid:(A) level II or higher certification or the equivalent certification from a credentialing agency approved by the division of mental health and addiction; or(B) certification as an addiction counselor or addiction therapist from a credentialing agency that is approved by the board;(2) having at least ten (10) years of experience in addiction counseling;(3) furnishing satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have:(A) a conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or(B) a conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently; and(4) filing an initial application with the board before July 1, 2010;the term includes the provision of addiction counseling services in private practice in consultation with other licensed professionals as required by the client's individualized treatment plan.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-5.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-5.9. "Practice of Clinical Addiction Counseling"

Sec. 5.9. "Practice of clinical addiction counseling" means the providing of professional services that are delivered by a licensed clinical addiction counselor, that are designed to change substance use or addictive behavior, and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including understanding addiction, knowledge of the treatment process, application to practice, and professional readiness. The term includes:(1) gathering information through structured interview screens using routine protocols and standardized clinical instruments;(2) using appraisal instruments as an aid in individualized treatment planning that the licensed clinical addiction counselor is qualified to employ because of:(A) education;(B) training; and(C) experience;(3) providing a mental health diagnosis;(4) reviewing assessment findings to:(A) develop a plan for individualized addiction treatment;(B) coordinate services; and(C) provide subsequent assessment updates;(5) using counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques through individual, group, and family counseling to treat addiction and other substance related problems and conditions in a variety of settings, including:(A) mental and physical health facilities;(B) child and family service agencies; and(C) private practice;(6) providing client and family education related to addictions;(7) providing information on social networks and community systems for referrals and discharge planning;(8) participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or consulting with clinical addiction professionals; and(9) maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical responsibility.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.138-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-6. "Practice of Clinical Social Work"

Sec. 6. "Practice of clinical social work" means professional services that are designed to help individuals, marriages, couples, families, groups, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for functioning by:(1) assisting in the obtaining or improving of tangible social and health services;(2) providing a mental health diagnosis;(3) using appraisal instruments as an aid in treatment planning that the clinical social worker is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience; and(4) counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques, casework social work advocacy, and treatment in a variety of settings that include mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.22; P.L.138-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-7. "Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy"

Sec. 7. "Practice of marriage and family therapy" means a specialty that:(1) uses an applied understanding of the dynamics of marital, relational, and family systems, and individual psychodynamics;(2) uses counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques;(3) provides a mental health diagnosis and treats mental and emotional conditions, resolves intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict, and changes perceptions, attitudes, and behavior, all within the context of family, marital, and relational systems, including the use of accepted evaluation classifications;(4) uses individual, group, couple, sexual, family, and divorce therapy; and(5) uses appraisal instruments that evaluate individual, marital, relational, communicational, parent and child, and family functioning that the marriage and family therapist is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.23; P.L.138-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-7.5. "Practice of Mental Health Counseling"

Sec. 7.5. "Practice of mental health counseling" means a specialty that:(1) uses counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques based on principles, methods, and procedures of counseling that assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, intrapersonal, and interpersonal concerns;(2) uses counseling to provide a mental health diagnosis and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions in a variety of settings, including mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice, and including the use of accepted evaluation classifications;(3) administers and interprets appraisal instruments that the mental health counselor is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience;(4) uses information and community resources for personal, social, or vocational development;(5) uses individual and group techniques for facilitating problem solving, decision making, and behavioral change;(6) uses functional assessment and vocational planning guidance for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability or disabling condition;(7) uses referrals for individuals who request counseling services; and(8) uses and interprets counseling research.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.138-2021, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-8. "Practice of Social Work"

Sec. 8. (a) "Practice of social work" means professional services that are designed to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions of individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to human development, including an understanding of unconscious motivation, the potential for human growth, the availability of social resources, and knowledge of social systems. The term includes planning, administration, and research for community social services delivery systems.(b) The term does not include the use of psychotherapy or diagnosis (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(c)).(c) The term, as it is applied to an individual who is licensed as a bachelor's degree social worker, means the level of knowledge at the level expected upon completion of a bachelor's degree in social work from a postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education, or approved by the board, including planning, administration, and research for community social services delivery systems at a generalist level.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.25; P.L.192-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-9. "Psychotherapy"

Sec. 9. "Psychotherapy" means the assessing and treating of mental and emotional disorders by any of the various means of communication between the social worker practitioner and the client.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-9.5. "Relational"

Sec. 9.5. "Relational" means services that a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist associate delivers at the same time and in the same location to at least two (2) individuals who share a relationship beyond the therapy session.As added by P.L.49-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-10. "Social Worker"

Sec. 10. "Social worker" means an individual who graduates from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-23.6-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 1. Definitions|25-23.6-1-11. "Social Work Experience"

Sec. 11. "Social work experience" means a period of time during which an applicant provides social worker services, including assessment and evaluation of clients, in which at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing services directly to clients.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-1. Establishment of Board

Sec. 1. The behavioral health and human services licensing board is established.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.28; P.L.122-2009, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications; Political Affiliation

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of ten (10) members appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board must include the following:(1) Two (2) marriage and family therapists who:(A) have at least a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field from an eligible postsecondary educational institution;(B) are licensed under this chapter; and(C) have five (5) years of experience in marriage and family therapy.(2) One (1) social worker who:(A) has at least a master's degree in social work from an eligible postsecondary educational institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;(B) is licensed under this article; and(C) has at least five (5) years of experience as a social worker.(3) One (1) social services director of a hospital with a social work degree who has at least three (3) years of experience in a hospital setting.(4) Two (2) mental health counselors who:(A) have at least a master's degree in mental health counseling;(B) are licensed under this article; and(C) have at least five (5) years experience as a mental health counselor.(5) One (1) consumer who has never been credentialed under this article.(6) One (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who has training in psychiatric medicine.(7) Two (2) licensed clinical addiction counselors who:(A) are licensed under IC 25-23.6-10.5; and(B) have at least five (5) years experience in clinical addiction counseling.(b) Not more than six (6) members of the board may be from the same political party.(c) A member appointed:(1) before July 1, 2019, serves a three (3) year term; and(2) after June 30, 2019, serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.35; P.L.255-1996, SEC.17; P.L.147-1997, SEC.29; P.L.2-1998, SEC.67; P.L.2-2007, SEC.329; P.L.122-2009, SEC.23; P.L.249-2019, SEC.106.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-3. Per Diem, Travel, and Other Expenses

Sec. 3. Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.188.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-4. Removal of Governor Appointed Member

Sec. 4. A member of the board who is appointed by the governor may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.107.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-5. Chairman; Term

Sec. 5. The board shall elect a chairman from among the members of the board for a one (1) year term. An individual may not be elected as chairman for more than two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. The board shall meet monthly.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.36; P.L.264-2019, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board|25-23.6-2-7. Duties of Board

Sec. 7. The board shall consider matters that are of interest to all board sections.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.37.