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IN Code § 25-23.6-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-4. "Counseling Services" Defined

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "counseling services" means evaluating, treating, or giving advice to, on a fee-for-services, prepaid, or other compensatory basis:(1) an individual with a mental, an emotional, or a substance abuse problem; or(2) an individual who seeks instruction in behavior modification, advice concerning interpersonal relationships, or advice concerning problems of daily living, including smoking habits, weight loss, and nutrition.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-5. "Counselor" Defined

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "counselor" means an individual licensed under this article who provides counseling services on a fee-for-services, prepaid, or other compensatory basis.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.59.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-6. Disclosure of Counselor's Educational Background

Sec. 6. Before providing counseling services, a counselor shall disclose to the person to whom counseling services are provided the counselor's educational background in the field of counseling, including the following:(1) Whether the counselor has a degree in counseling or a related field.(2) The type of degree issued and the eligible postsecondary educational institution that issued the degree.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.336.
IN Code § 25-23.6-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 7. Disclosure of Educational Background|25-23.6-7-7. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 7. A person who violates section 6 of this chapter or who provides false information or documents under this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.60.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-1. Application for Marriage and Family Therapist License; Requirements

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a marriage and family therapist must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:(A) received a master's or doctor's degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(1) of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(2) or (2.1)(a)(3) of this chapter; and(B) completed the educational requirements under section 2.5 of this chapter.(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has met the clinical experience requirements under section 2.7 of this chapter.(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:(A) except as provided in section 1.7 of this chapter, holds a marriage and family therapist associate license, in good standing, issued under section 5 of this chapter; or(B) is licensed or certified to practice as a marriage and family therapist in another state and is otherwise qualified under this chapter.(4) 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.(5) 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 marriage and family therapist without endangering the public.(6) Pay the fee established by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.42; P.L.147-1997, SEC.61; P.L.2-2007, SEC.337; P.L.134-2008, SEC.39; P.L.177-2009, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-1.5. Application for Marriage and Family Therapist License; Requirements; Temporary Permit

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:(A) received a master's or doctor's degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board from an institution of higher education that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(1) of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2.1(a)(2) or 2.1(a)(3) of this chapter; and(B) completed the educational requirements under section 2.5 of this chapter.(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 marriage and family therapist associate without endangering the public.(4) Pay the fee established by the board.(5) Pass an examination provided by the board.(b) The board shall issue an associate temporary permit to practice marriage and family therapy to an individual who:(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a marriage and family therapist;(2) is pursuing the required clinical supervisory hours for a license as a marriage and family therapist; and(3) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.An associate temporary permit issued under this subsection 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 marriage and family therapist. The temporary permit may not be renewed.As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.195-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-1.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-1.7. Doctoral Program; Associate License; Clinical Experience

Sec. 1.7. An individual who receives a master's degree and enters a doctoral program may do either of the following:(1) Apply for a marriage and family therapist associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter by meeting the requirements of this chapter.(2) Elect not to apply for a marriage and family therapist associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter, accrue the clinical experience required under section 2.7(b) of this chapter, and apply for a marriage and family therapist license at the conclusion of the doctoral program.As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.47.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-2.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-2.1. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant

Sec. 2.1. (a) An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist under section 1 of this chapter or an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master's or doctor's degree in marriage and family therapy, or in a related area as determined by the board, from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:(1) If the institution was located in the United States or a territory of the United States, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.(2) If the institution was located in Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was a member in good standing with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.(3) If the institution was located in a foreign country other than Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution:(A) was recognized by the government of the country where the school was located as a program to train in the practice of marriage and family therapy or psychotherapy; and(B) maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.(b) An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist under section 1 of this chapter or an applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist associate under section 1.5 of this chapter who has a master's or doctoral degree from a program that did not emphasize marriage and family therapy may complete the course work requirement from an institution that is:(1) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education; and(2) recognized by the United States Department of Education.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.338; P.L.134-2008, SEC.41.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-3. Examination; Minimum Requirements

Sec. 3. An individual who satisfies the requirements of section 1.5(a)(1) through 1.5(a)(4) of this chapter may take the examination provided by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.44; P.L.10-2019, SEC.112.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-4. Examinations; Times and Places

Sec. 4. 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 § 25-23.6-8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-5. Issuance of License

Sec. 5. The board shall issue a marriage and family therapist license or marriage and family therapist associate license, as appropriate, 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.65; P.L.134-2008, SEC.45.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-8. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist License; Renewal

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a marriage and family therapist 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 marriage and family therapist license by:(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and(2) completing not less than fifteen (15) hours of continuing education each licensure year.(c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal 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.66; P.L.134-2008, SEC.46; P.L.177-2015, SEC.54.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-8.5. Duration of Marriage and Family Therapist Associate License; Renewal

Sec. 8.5. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a marriage and family therapist associate 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 marriage and family therapist associate license two (2) times by:(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and(2) completing at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education each licensure year.(c) The board may renew a marriage and family therapist associate license for additional periods based on circumstances determined by the board.(d) 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.134-2008, SEC.47. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.55.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License

Sec. 9. (a) The board may reinstate an invalid marriage and family therapist license issued under section 5 of this chapter 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 marriage and family therapist 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.(c) The board may reinstate an invalid marriage and family therapist associate license issued under section 5 of this chapter up to one (1) year after the expiration date of the license if the individual holding the invalid license meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6. An associate license that has been expired for more than one (1) year may not be reinstated under IC 25-1-8-6.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.67; P.L.2-1998, SEC.68; P.L.269-2001, SEC.22; P.L.134-2008, SEC.48.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-9.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-9.5. Reciprocity for Marriage and Family Therapists

Sec. 9.5. The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a marriage and family therapist 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.225-2017, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-10. Temporary Permit; Requirements; Expiration; Renewal

Sec. 10. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to an individual to profess to be a marriage and family therapist 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 applied for a license from the board;(2) is practicing in a state that does not license or certify marriage and family therapists, 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.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.68.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist under this chapter 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.69; P.L.134-2008, SEC.49.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-13. Exemption From Examination Requirement

Sec. 13. (a) An individual who applies for a marriage and family therapist associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under this chapter if the individual:(1) complies with subsection (b); and(2) is licensed or certified to practice as a marriage and family therapist in another state or has engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy for at least three (3) of the previous five (5) years.(b) An individual may be exempted under subsection (a) if the individual:(1) has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;(2) has passed an examination pertaining to the marriage and family therapy laws and rules of this state; and(3) 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 1.5 of this chapter and pays an additional fee.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.70; P.L.134-2008, SEC.50; P.L.109-2015, SEC.45.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8. Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure|25-23.6-8-15. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation

Sec. 15. (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.7.
IN Code § 25-23.6-8.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure|25-23.6-8.5-1. Mental Health Counselor Application Requirements

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:(A) received a master's or doctor's degree in an area related to mental health counseling from:(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter; or(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter;(B) completed the educational requirements under section 3 of this chapter; and(C) completed the experience requirements under section 4 of this chapter.(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:(A) except as provided in section 1.7 of this chapter, holds a mental health counselor associate license, in good standing, issued under section 7 of this chapter; or(B) is licensed or certified to practice as a mental health counselor in another state and is otherwise qualified under 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 mental health counselor without endangering the public.(5) Pass an examination provided by the board.(6) Pay the fee established by the board.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.340; P.L.84-2010, SEC.58; P.L.42-2011, SEC.56.