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2023 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.
2023 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 may take the examination provided by the board.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.81.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, 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. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.4.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 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; P.L.11-2023, SEC.82.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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 Associate 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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, not more than thirty (30) days after the application is filed and completed, 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. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.6.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-1.5. Mental Health Counselor Associate License Requirements; Associate Temporary Permit

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor 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 mental health counseling therapy or in a related area as determined by the board from an institution of higher education that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2(3)(A) or 2(3)(B) of this chapter; and
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 3 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 mental health counselor 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 mental health counseling to an individual who:
(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as a mental health counselor;
(2) is pursuing the required clinical supervisory hours for a license as a mental health counselor; 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 mental health counselor. The temporary permit may not be renewed.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.59. Amended by P.L.195-2018, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-1.7. Requirements While in Doctoral Program

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 mental health counselor associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter by meeting the requirements of this chapter.
(2) Elect not to apply for a mental health counselor associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter, accrue the clinical experience required under section 4 of this chapter, and apply for a mental health counselor license at the conclusion of the doctoral program.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.60.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-2. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant

Sec. 2. An applicant for a mental health counselor license under section 1 of this chapter or a mental health counselor associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master's or doctor's degree in an area related to mental health counseling 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 mental health counseling or psychotherapy counseling; 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.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.341; P.L.84-2010, SEC.61.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-3. Educational Requirements

Sec. 3. An applicant as a mental health counselor under section 1 of this chapter or a mental health counselor associate under section 1.5 of this chapter must complete the following educational requirements:
(1) Graduate course work in counseling that must include either a master's degree or a doctor's degree in counseling. The graduate course work must include the following content areas:
(A) Human growth and development.
(B) Social and cultural foundations of counseling.
(C) Helping relationship, including counseling theory and practice.
(D) Group dynamics, processes, counseling, and consultation.
(E) Lifestyle and career development.
(F) Assessment and appraisal of individuals.
(G) Research and program evaluation.
(H) Professional orientation and ethics.
(I) Foundations of mental health counseling.
(J) Contextual dimensions of mental health counseling.
(K) Knowledge and skills for the practice of mental health counseling and psychotherapy.
(L) Clinical instruction.
(2) Not less than one (1) supervised clinical practicum, internship, or field experience in a counseling setting, which must include a minimum of seven hundred (700) clock hours consisting of one (1) practicum of one hundred (100) hours, and one (1) internship of six hundred (600) hours with at least sixty-six (66) hours of face to face supervision. This requirement may be met by a supervised practice experience that took place away from an eligible postsecondary educational institution but that is certified by an official of the eligible postsecondary educational institution as being equivalent to a clinical mental health graduate level practicum or internship program at an institution accredited by an accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education or the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.342; P.L.84-2010, SEC.62; P.L.160-2018, SEC.4; P.L.149-2022, SEC.7.