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IN Code § 25-23.6-2-8 (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|25-23.6-2-8. Adoption of Standards; Fees; Duties of Board

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for the following:(1) The competent practice of marriage and family therapy, bachelor's degree social work, social work, clinical social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and clinical addiction counseling.(2) The renewal of licenses issued under this article.(3) Standards for the administration of this article.(4) Continuing education requirements for an individual seeking renewal of licensure as a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist.(5) The retention of patient records and reports by a counselor.(6) The approval of continuing education providers, programs, courses, fees, and proof of course completion.(b) The board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.(c) The board shall do the following:(1) Consider the qualifications of individuals who apply for a license under this article.(2) Provide for examinations required under this article.(3) Subject to IC 25-1-8-6, renew licenses under this article.(4) Conduct proceedings under IC 25-1-9.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.18; P.L.147-1997, SEC.30; P.L.269-2001, SEC.20; P.L.122-2009, SEC.24; P.L.192-2017, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-9 (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|25-23.6-2-9. Social Worker Section Established

Sec. 9. (a) The social worker section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:(1) Two (2) social worker members of the board.(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.(3) One (1) physician member of the board.(b) Three (3) members of the social worker section, two (2) of whom must be social workers, constitute a quorum.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.38; P.L.255-1996, SEC.19; P.L.147-1997, SEC.31.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-9.5 (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|25-23.6-2-9.5. Addiction Counselor Section of Board Established

Sec. 9.5. (a) The addiction counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:(1) Two (2) licensed clinical addiction counselor members of the board.(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.(3) One (1) physician member of the board.(b) Three (3) members of the addiction counselor section, two (2) of whom must be addiction counselors, constitute a quorum.As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-10 (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|25-23.6-2-10. Marriage and Family Therapist Section Established

Sec. 10. (a) The marriage and family therapist section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:(1) Two (2) marriage and family therapist members of the board.(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.(3) One (1) physician member of the board.(b) Three (3) members of the marriage and family therapist section, two (2) of whom must be marriage and family therapists, constitute a quorum.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.39; P.L.147-1997, SEC.32.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-10.5 (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|25-23.6-2-10.5. Mental Health Counselor Section Established

Sec. 10.5. (a) The mental health counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:(1) Two (2) mental health counselor members of the board.(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.(3) One (1) physician member of the board.(b) Three (3) members of the mental health counselor section, two (2) of whom must be mental health counselors, constitute a quorum.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.33.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-11 (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|25-23.6-2-11. Duties of Sections of the Board

Sec. 11. The social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, and addiction counselor sections of the board shall do the following:(1) Approve continuing education courses authorized under this article.(2) Propose rules to the board concerning the practice of the profession regulated by each section.(3) Other duties as directed by the board.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.40; P.L.255-1996, SEC.20; P.L.147-1997, SEC.34; P.L.122-2009, SEC.26.
IN Code § 25-23.6-2-12 (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|25-23.6-2-12. Examinations; Testing Company Services

Sec. 12. The board may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23.6-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-3-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a licensed marriage and family therapist;(2) use the title:(A) "licensed marriage and family therapist";(B) "marriage and family therapist"; or(C) "family therapist";(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed marriage and family therapist; or(4) practice marriage and family therapy for compensation;unless the individual is licensed under IC 25-22.5, IC 25-23.6-8-1, or IC 25-33.(b) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a licensed marriage and family therapist associate;(2) use the title:(A) "licensed marriage and family therapist associate";(B) "marriage and family therapist associate"; or(C) "family therapist associate";(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate; or(4) practice marriage and family therapy for compensation;unless the individual is licensed under IC 25-22.5, IC 25-23.6-8-1.5, or IC 25-33.(c) Subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) do not apply to a person who is described in section 2(a) of this chapter.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.35; P.L.134-2008, SEC.36.
IN Code § 25-23.6-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-3-2. Exemptions

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the marriage and family therapy services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following:(1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license.(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution if:(A) the activities are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and(B) the student uses a title that contains the term "intern" or "trainee".(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month and not more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.(5) An employee of or a volunteer for a nonprofit corporation or an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing pastoral counseling or other assistance.(6) A person who provides school counseling or a person who is certified by a state or national organization that is recognized by the Indiana division of mental health and addiction and who provides counseling in the areas of alcohol or drug abuse addictions.(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.36; P.L.215-2001, SEC.100; P.L.2-2007, SEC.330; P.L.134-2008, SEC.37; P.L.49-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23.6-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-3-3. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 3. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.37.
IN Code § 25-23.6-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-3-4. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Material

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist under IC 25-23.6-8-1 shall:(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist regularly practices; and(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist" or the letters "LMFT" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.(b) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist associate under IC 25-23.6-8-1.5 shall:(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist associate regularly practices; and(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist associate" or the letters "LMFTA" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.38.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. An individual may not:(1) profess to be a social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker;(2) use the title:(A) "social worker";(B) "licensed social worker";(C) "licensed clinical social worker";(D) "clinical social worker";(E) "psychiatric social worker"; or(F) "psychosocial worker";(3) use any other title containing the words "social worker", "licensed social worker", or "licensed clinical social worker";(4) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker; or(5) practice as a social worker, licensed social worker, or clinical social worker for compensation;unless the individual is licensed under this article.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.39; P.L.84-2010, SEC.55.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-3. Social Service Designee

Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may use the title "social service designee" if the person:(1) provides or assures provision of social services in:(A) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;(B) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;(C) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of mental health and addiction;(D) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1; or(E) a community health center; and(2) does not profess to be:(A) a licensed social worker; or(B) licensed under this article.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.777; P.L.2-1993, SEC.143; P.L.219-1993, SEC.1; P.L.147-1997, SEC.41; P.L.215-2001, SEC.102.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-3.1. Use of Case Manager or Discharge Planner Title by Nonlicensed Individuals

Sec. 3.1. An individual who is not licensed under this article may use the titles "case manager", "discharge planner", or a related title if the individual:(1) provides services in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25 or a community mental health center; and(2) does not profess to be licensed under this article.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.42.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-4. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.43.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-5. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Materials

Sec. 5. An individual who is licensed as a social worker or clinical social worker shall:(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the social worker or clinical social worker regularly practices; and(2) include the words "licensed social worker" or "licensed clinical social worker" or the letters "LSW" or "LCSW" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.44.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4-6. Permitted Testimony

Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4.5-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a licensed mental health counselor;(2) use the title:(A) "licensed mental health counselor";(B) "mental health counselor"; or(C) "mental health therapist";(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed mental health counselor; or(4) practice mental health counseling for compensation;unless the individual is licensed under this article, IC 25-22.5, or IC 25-33.(b) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a licensed mental health counselor associate;(2) use the title:(A) "licensed mental health counselor associate";(B) "mental health counselor associate"; or(C) "mental health therapist associate";(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed mental health counselor associate; or(4) practice mental health counseling for compensation;unless the individual is licensed under this article, IC 25-22.5, or IC 25-33.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.56.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4.5-2. Exemptions

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the mental health counseling services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following:(1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license.(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine, psychology, or a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution, or is a graduate accumulating experience required for licensure if:(A) the services are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and(B) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term "intern" or "trainee".(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed the services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month or fifteen (15) days within any one (1) calendar year and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing pastoral counseling, or providing other assistance.(6) A person who provides school counseling or a person who is certified by a state or national organization that is recognized by the Indiana division of mental health and addiction and who provides counseling in the areas of alcohol or drug abuse addictions.(7) A governmental employee who remains in the same job classification or job family of that job classification.(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.244-1999, SEC.3; P.L.215-2001, SEC.103; P.L.2-2007, SEC.332; P.L.49-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4.5-3. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Materials

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who is licensed as a mental health counselor shall:(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the mental health counselor regularly practices; and(2) include the words "licensed mental health counselor" or the letters "LMHC" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.(b) An individual who is licensed as a mental health counselor associate shall:(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the mental health counselor associate regularly practices; and(2) include the words "licensed mental health counselor associate" or the letters "LMHCA" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.57.
IN Code § 25-23.6-4.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices|25-23.6-4.5-4. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46.
IN Code § 25-23.6-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals|Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure|25-23.6-5-1. Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a social worker must meet the following requirements:(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:(A) before July 1, 2019, has received at least a bachelor's degree in social work from:(i) 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(ii) 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; andhas completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree; or(B) has a master's degree in social work from:(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution approved by the board; or(ii) 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.As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.126; P.L.255-1996, SEC.21; P.L.147-1997, SEC.47; P.L.2-2007, SEC.333; P.L.192-2017, SEC.5.