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IN Code § 25-23.6-5-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-1.5. Bachelor's Degree of Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received a bachelor's degree in social work from:(A) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or(B) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education.(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public.(4) Pass an examination provided by the board.(5) Pay the fee established by the board.(b) An individual who applies for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker under this article is exempt from the examination requirement under subsection (a)(4) if the individual does the following:(1) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received a bachelor's degree in social work from:(A) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the council on social work education or approved by the board; or(B) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the foreign equivalency determination service of the council on social work education.(2) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.(3) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public.(4) Has at least two (2) years of experience in behavioral health and human services.(5) Files an initial application to the board before July 1, 2018.(6) Pays the fee established by the board.(c) An individual with a master's degree in social work is not eligible to apply for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker.(d) Employment and supervision hours earned under a bachelor's degree social worker license may not be counted toward the requirements for eligibility as a licensed clinical social worker.As added by P.L.192-2017, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-2. Clinical Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 2. An individual who applies for a license as a clinical social worker must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received:(A) a doctoral degree in social work from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that at the time of graduation was accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or(B) at least a master's degree in social work from:(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education; or(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work or a program equivalent to a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education.The graduate program under this subdivision must have emphasized direct clinical or client health services as provided under section 3.1 of this chapter.(2) Meet the clinical social work experience requirements under section 3.5 of this chapter.(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker or clinical social worker without endangering the public.(5) Pass an examination provided by the board.(6) Pay a fee established by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.41; P.L.255-1996, SEC.22; P.L.147-1997, SEC.48; P.L.2-2007, SEC.334.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-3.1. Graduate Program Providing Clinical Experience

Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a graduate program is considered to have emphasized direct clinical patient or clinic health care services if the graduate program meets the following requirements:(1) Required coursework in clinical social work and related areas such as psychiatric social work, medical social work, social case work, case management, psychotherapy, group therapy, and any other coursework accepted by the board.(2) Required a supervised field placement that was part of the applicant’s advanced concentration in direct practice, during which the applicant provided clinical services directly to clients.(3) Required completion of twenty-four (24) semester hours or thirty-seven (37) quarter hours of clinically oriented services courses in the theory and research of human behavior and social environment and practice methods. However, if the graduate degree was obtained before October 1, 1990, and the applicant submitted an application under section 3 of this chapter (before its repeal) before July 1, 1999, twenty-one (21) semester hours or thirty-one (31) quarter hours in clinically oriented services are required. Not more than six (6) semester hours or nine (9) quarter hours of the clinically oriented services courses may be from independent study coursework.If the applicant’s transcript does not clearly identify the content of the coursework, the applicant shall submit a syllabus, a course catalog description, or other documentation that describes the coursework.(b) An applicant who graduated from a graduate program that did not emphasize direct patient or client services may complete the clinical curriculum requirement by returning to a graduate program allowed under section 2(1)(B) of this chapter to complete the education requirements.(c) Coursework that was taken at a baccalaureate level does not meet the requirements under this section unless an official of the graduate program certifies that the specific course, which a student enrolled in the same graduate program was ordinarily required to complete at the graduate level, was waived or exempted based on completion of a similar course at the baccalaureate level.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-3.5. Clinical Social Work Experience; Requirements

Sec. 3.5. (a) The applicant for a license as a clinical social worker must have at least two (2) years of clinical social work experience after receiving a graduate degree in social work and under the supervision of a qualified supervisor as determined by the board.(b) If an individual is obtaining the clinical social work experience described in subsection (a) in Indiana, the individual must be licensed as a social worker under section 1 of this chapter.(c) A doctoral internship may be applied toward the supervised clinical social work experience requirement.(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the clinical social work experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the qualified supervisor.(e) Except as provided in subsection (g), the clinical social work requirement may not be performed away from the qualified supervisor's premises if:(1) the work is the independent private practice of clinical social work; and(2) the work is not performed at a place with the supervision of a qualified supervisor available.(f) Any supervised clinical social work experience hours that an applicant accumulates under this chapter after being licensed as a social worker under section 1 of this chapter do not expire and may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical social work experience requirements under this chapter.(g) Up to fifty percent (50%) of the supervised clinical social work experience hours required under subsection (a) may be accounted for through virtual supervision by a qualified supervisor described in subsection (a).(h) After obtaining a temporary permit under section 11.5 of this chapter, any supervised clinical social work experience hours that an applicant accumulates under this chapter before the temporary permit expires may be used by the applicant to satisfy the supervised clinical social work experience requirements under this chapter during the following time after the applicant obtained the temporary permit:(1) For not more than four (4) years.(2) After the four (4) year period, if approved by the board.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.177-2009, SEC.45; P.L.192-2017, SEC.7; P.L.160-2018, SEC.1; P.L.195-2018, SEC.11; P.L.215-2018(ss), SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-4. Examination; Minimum Requirements

Sec. 4. An individual who satisfies the requirements of section 1 or 2 of this chapter and section 3 of this chapter may take the examination provided by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-5. Examinations; Times and Places

Sec. 5. The board shall provide for examinations to be given at least once annually at times and places established by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-6. Issuance of License

Sec. 6. The board shall issue a license to an individual who:(1) achieves a passing score, as determined by the board, on the examination provided under this chapter; and(2) is otherwise qualified under this article.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.51.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-9. Duration of License; Renewal

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued by the board is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.(b) An individual may renew a license by:(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and(2) completing not less than twenty (20) hours of continuing education per licensure year.(c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a license, the license becomes invalid.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.52; P.L.177-2015, SEC.53.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-10. Reinstatement of Invalid License

Sec. 10. (a) The board may reinstate an invalid license up to three (3) years after the expiration date of the license if the individual holding the invalid license meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.(b) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a license expired, the individual holding the license may renew the license by satisfying the requirements for renewal established by the board and meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.53; P.L.269-2001, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-10.5. Reciprocity

Sec. 10.5. The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, or clinical social worker if the individual:(1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction;(2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested;(3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and(4) pays a fee.As added by P.L.192-2017, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-11. Temporary Permit; Requirements; Expiration; Renewal

Sec. 11. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to an individual to profess to be a clinical social worker if the individual pays a fee and the individual.(1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state and the individual has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested;(2) is practicing in a state that does not license or certify social workers or clinical social workers, but is certified by a national association approved by the board and the individual has applied for a license from the board; or(3) has been approved by the board to take the examination and has graduated from a school or program approved by the board and the individual has completed any experience requirement.(b) A temporary permit expires the earlier of:(1) the date the individual holding the permit is issued a license under this article;(2) the date the board disapproves the individual's license application; or(3) one hundred eighty (180) days after the initial permit is issued.(c) The board may renew a temporary permit if the individual holding the permit was scheduled to take the next examination and the individual:(1) did not take the examination; and(2) shows good cause for not taking the examination.(d) A permit renewed under subsection (c) expires on the date the individual holding the permit receives the results from the next examination given after the permit was issued, and may not be extended if the applicant has failed the examination.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.23; P.L.147-1997, SEC.54; P.L.195-2018, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-11.5. Temporary Permit to Practice Social Work; Expiration

Sec. 11.5. (a) The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice social work to an individual who:(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a social worker; and(2) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.(b) The board shall issue a temporary permit to practice bachelor's degree social work to an individual who:(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker; and(2) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.(c) A temporary permit issued under this section expires one (1) year after the date the permit is issued, without regard to the number of times the individual passes or fails the required examination to become a licensed social worker or a licensed bachelor's degree social worker. The temporary permit may not be renewed.As added by P.L.195-2018, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.192-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-12. Notification of Retirement From Practice

Sec. 12. (a) An individual who is licensed under this article shall notify the board in writing when the individual retires from practice.(b) Upon receipt of the notice, the board shall:(1) record the fact the individual is retired; and(2) release the individual from further payment of renewal fees and continuing education requirements.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.55.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-14. Exemption From Examination Requirement

Sec. 14. An individual who applies for a license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under this chapter if the individual:(1) is licensed or certified to practice as a social worker or clinical social worker in another state and has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which the individual is requesting licensure;(2) has engaged in the practice of social work or the practice of clinical social work for not less than three (3) of the previous five (5) years;(3) has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination under this article;(4) has passed an examination pertaining to the social work and clinical social work laws and rules of this state; and(5) has not committed any act or is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;and is otherwise qualified under section 1 or 2 of this chapter and section 3 of this chapter and pays an additional fee.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.24; P.L.147-1997, SEC.56.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-16. Certain Individuals Shall Be Licensed as Clinical Social Worker; Conditions

Sec. 16. If an individual is enrolled in a master's or doctoral level program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education not later than July 1, 1997:(1) the individual may complete the requirements for certification as a clinical social worker under this article as those requirements existed on June 30, 1997; and(2) the board shall license the individual as a clinical social worker.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.409.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-17. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies if an individual licensed under this chapter performs an evaluation to determine a mental health diagnosis of a patient and determines that the patient either:(1) has not seen:(A) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;(B) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23; or(C) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5;within the previous twelve (12) months; or(2) may have a physical condition that requires medical attention.(b) The individual performing the evaluation shall do the following:(1) Advise the patient to schedule, and offer to assist the patient with the scheduling of, a physical examination at the earliest opportunity with:(A) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5;(B) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23; or(C) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.(2) Provide the patient with a list of practitioners specified in subdivision (1) that the patient may contact to schedule a physical examination, including the:(A) name;(B) address; and(C) telephone number;of the practitioners.(3) Coordinate patient care as appropriate with the practitioner who is providing physical medical care to the patient, unless the patient has declined to consent to the coordination of care.(c) An individual performing the evaluation shall document all actions taken under subsection (b) in the patient's medical record.As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-23.6-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications|25-23.6-6-1. Matters Related in Official Capacity; Exceptions to Privilege

Sec. 1. Matters communicated to a counselor in the counselor’s official capacity by a client are privileged information and may not be disclosed by the counselor to any person, except under the following circumstances:(1) In a criminal proceeding involving a homicide if the disclosure relates directly to the fact or immediate circumstances of the homicide.(2) If the communication reveals the contemplation or commission of a crime or a serious harmful act.(3) If:(A) the client is an unemancipated minor or an adult adjudicated to be incompetent; and(B) the information communicated to the counselor indicates the client was the victim of abuse or a crime.(4) In a proceeding to determine mental competency, or a proceeding in which a defense of mental incompetency is raised.(5) In a civil or criminal malpractice action against the counselor.(6) If the counselor has the express consent of:(A) the client; or(B) in the case of a client's death or disability, the express consent of the client's legal representative.(7) To a physician if the physician is licensed under IC 25-22.5 and has established a physician-patient relationship with the client.(8) Circumstances under which privileged communication is abrogated under Indiana law.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.57.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an individual licensed under this article.(b) This chapter does not apply to:(1) physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5;(2) nurses licensed under IC 25-23;(3) psychologists licensed under IC 25-33; or(4) attorneys licensed to practice law in Indiana;when providing counseling services within the scope of practice for which they are licensed.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.5; P.L.147-1997, SEC.58.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-2. School Counselors; Application of Chapter

Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to school counselors who provide counseling services at the following:(1) An elementary or secondary school accredited by the state board of education.(2) A state educational institution.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.335.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-3. Pastoral Counseling; Application of Chapter

Sec. 3. This chapter does not apply to a minister, a volunteer, or an employee of a nonprofit organization performing charitable, religious, or educational assistance or giving pastoral counseling.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.