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2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-4. Clinical Experience Requirements

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "first available examination" means the first examination after the date of an individual's:
(1) graduation; or
(2) moving into Indiana;
that has an application deadline that is at least thirty (30) days after the date of graduation or the date of moving into Indiana, unless the individual chooses to meet a deadline that is less than thirty (30) days after either of those events.
(b) The applicant must have at least three thousand (3,000) hours of post-graduate clinical experience over a two (2) year period. The clinical experience must consist of one hundred (100) hours of supervision under the supervision of a licensed mental health counselor or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board.
(c) A doctoral internship may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the clinical experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the supervising mental health counselor.
(e) Except as provided in subsection (i), the clinical work requirement may not be performed away from the supervising mental health counselor's premises if:
(1) the work is the independent private practice of mental health counseling; and
(2) the work is not performed at a place that has the supervision of a licensed mental health counselor or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board.
(f) If an individual applies for, takes, and passes the first available examination, the individual may not count more than one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of the postdegree clinical experience that is:
(1) required under subsection (b); and
(2) accumulated before taking the examination toward licensure as a mental health counselor.
(g) If an individual does not pass the first available examination, the individual may:
(1) retain the hours accumulated before taking the examination;
(2) continue working; and
(3) not accumulate any additional hours toward licensure as a mental health counselor until passing the examination.
(h) If an individual does not take the first available examination, the individual may not begin accumulating any postdegree clinical experience hours toward licensure as a mental health counselor until the individual passes the examination.
(i) Up to fifty percent (50%) of the supervised post-graduate clinical experience hours required under subsection (b) may be accounted for through virtual supervision by a licensed mental health counselor or equivalent supervisor described in subsection (b).
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.63; P.L.160-2018, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-5. Eligibility for Examination

Sec. 5. An individual who satisfies the requirements of:
(1) section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter; and
(2) section 2 of this chapter;
may take the examination provided by the board.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.64.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-6. Examination; Times and Places

Sec. 6. The board shall provide for examinations to be given at least once each year at times and places established by the board.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-7. Issuance of License

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall issue a license to 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 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.
(b) A person issued a license under this section may engage in the practice of mental health counseling.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.65.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-8. Duration of Mental Health Counselor License; Renewal

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a mental health counselor 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 mental health counselor license by:
(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and
(2) completing at least 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 mental health counselor license, the license becomes invalid.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.66; P.L.177-2015, 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 › 25-23.6-8.5-8.5. Duration of Mental Health Counselor Associate License; Renewal

Sec. 8.5. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a mental health counselor 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 mental health counselor 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 twenty (20) hours of continuing education per licensure year.
(c) The board may renew a mental health counselor 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 mental health counselor associate license, the license becomes invalid.
As added by P.L.84-2010, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License

Sec. 9. (a) The board may reinstate an invalid mental health counselor 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 mental health counselor license expired, the individual holding the license may reinstate the invalid license by satisfying the requirements for reinstatement established by the board and meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.
(c) The board may reinstate an invalid mental health counselor associate license 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. A mental health counselor 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.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.23; P.L.84-2010, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-9.5. Reciprocity for Mental Health Counselors

Sec. 9.5. The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a mental health counselor, 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.5. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-10. Temporary Permit

Sec. 10. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to an individual to profess to be a mental health counselor 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 mental health counselors, 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; or
(2) the date the board disapproves the individual's license application.
(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.147-1997, SEC.71.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice

Sec. 11. (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.147-1997, SEC.71.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-12. Exemption From Examination Requirement

Sec. 12. 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 mental health counselor in another state; or
(2) has engaged in the practice of mental health counseling for not less than three (3) of the previous five (5) years;
(3) has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;
(4) has passed an examination pertaining to the mental health counseling 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 sections 1 and 2 of this chapter and pays an additional fee.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-8.5-14. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation

Sec. 14. (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.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-1. Prohibited Use of Certain Titles; Practice Without License; Exemptions

Sec. 1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2010, an individual may not:
(1) profess to be a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor;
(2) use the title:
(A) "licensed addiction counselor";
(B) "licensed clinical addiction counselor";
(C) "licensed clinical addiction therapist";
(D) "licensed addiction therapist";
(E) "addiction counselor";
(F) "addiction therapist";
(G) "clinical addiction counselor";
(H) "clinical addiction therapist";
(I) "substance abuse counselor";
(J) "substance abuse therapist";
(K) "clinical substance abuse counselor"; or
(L) "clinical substance abuse therapist";
(3) use any other title containing the words:
(A) "licensed addiction counselor";
(B) "licensed addiction therapist";
(C) "licensed clinical addiction counselor";
(D) "licensed clinical addiction therapist";
(E) "addiction counselor";
(F) "addiction therapist";
(G) "clinical addiction counselor";
(H) "clinical addiction therapist";
(I) "substance abuse counselor";
(J) "substance abuse therapist";
(K) "clinical substance abuse counselor";
(L) "clinical substance abuse therapist";
(M) "licensed addiction counselor associate"; or
(N) "licensed clinical addiction counselor associate";
(4) use any other:
(A) words;
(B) letters;
(C) abbreviations; or
(D) insignia;
indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor; or
(5) practice as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article.
(b) Subsection (a)(5) does not apply to a person who is described in section 2(a) or 3 of this chapter.
(c) An individual who is exempt from licensing under section 2(a)(4) of this chapter may use the title "pastoral addiction counselor" and may engage in the practice of addiction counseling for compensation.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.225-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-3. Prohibited Locations to Provide Services by Individuals Who Are Not Licensed

Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may provide or ensure the provision of addiction counseling services in:
(1) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
(2) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
(3) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of mental health and addiction as an addiction services regular agency;
(4) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1;
(5) a community health center;
(6) an institution operated by the department of correction; or
(7) a community mental health center under IC 12-21-2-3;
if the person has met all of the requirements established by a credentialing agency approved by the department of mental health and addiction, and the person does not profess to be a licensed addiction therapist or a licensed addiction counselor under this article.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-4. Required Use of Certain Titles

Sec. 4. An individual who is licensed as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor must include the words "licensed addiction counselor" or "licensed clinical addiction counselor" or the letters "LAC" or "LCAC" on all promotional materials, including:
(1) business cards;
(2) brochures;
(3) stationery:
(4) advertisements; and
(5) signs;
that name the individual.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-4.5. Display of License; Promotional Materials

Sec. 4.5. An individual who is licensed as an addiction counselor or a clinical addiction counselor shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed addiction counselor" or "licensed clinical addiction counselor" or the letters "LAC" or "LCAC" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
As added by P.L.49-2019, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-5. Testimony

Sec. 5. A licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor licensed under this article may provide factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselors; Unlawful Practices; Penalty › 25-23.6-10.1-6. Penalties

Sec. 6. An individual who knowingly and intentionally violates this chapter after July 1, 2010, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-1. Addiction Counselor License Requirements

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:
(A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area as determined by the board from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 3(1) of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter;
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter; and
(C) completed the experience requirements under section 7 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:
(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or
(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years 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 an addiction counselor without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination established by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-1.5. Addiction Counselor Associate License Requirements; Associate Temporary Permit

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor associate must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:
(A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling, or in a related area as determined by the board from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirement under section 3(1) of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirement under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter; and
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:
(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or
(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years 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 an addiction counselor associate without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination established by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
(b) The board shall issue an associate temporary permit to practice addiction counseling or clinical addiction counseling to an individual who:
(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor;
(2) is pursuing the required clinical supervisory hours for a license as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction 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 addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor. The temporary permit may not be renewed.
As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.80-2018, SEC.1; P.L.195-2018, SEC.16; P.L.142-2020, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-2. Clinical Addiction License Requirements

Sec. 2. An individual who applies for a license as a clinical addiction 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 addiction counseling, addiction therapy, or a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(2) or 4(a)(3) of this chapter;
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 6 of this chapter; and
(C) completed the experience requirements under section 8 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:
(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or
(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years 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 clinical addiction counselor without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination established by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.30.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-2.5. Clinical Addiction Counselor Associate Licensing Requirements

Sec. 2.5. An individual who applies for a license as a clinical addiction 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 addiction counseling, or in a related area as determined by the board from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(2) or 4(a)(3) of this chapter; and
(B) completed the education requirements under section 6 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:
(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or
(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years 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 clinical addiction counselor associate without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination established by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.80-2018, SEC.2; P.L.142-2020, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-3. Addiction Counselor Education Requirements

Sec. 3. An applicant under section 1 of this chapter must have a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling 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 is 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 is 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 is 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 addiction 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.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-4. Clinical Addiction Counselor Education Requirements

Sec. 4. (a) An applicant under section 2 of this chapter must have a master's or doctor's degree in addiction counseling, addiction therapy, or a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(1) If the institution is 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 Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
(2) If the institution is 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 is 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 addiction 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.
(b) An applicant under section 2 of this chapter who has a master's or doctor's degree from a program that did not emphasize addiction counseling may complete the course work requirement from an institution that is:
(1) accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs;
(2) recognized by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors;
(3) recognized by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium;
(4) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education;
(5) accredited by the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation;
(6) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;
(7) accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission; or
(8) approved by the board as a substantially equivalent program.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.49-2019, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-5. Addiction Counselor Educational Requirements

Sec. 5. (a) An applicant under section 1 of this chapter must complete the following educational requirements:
(1) Course work from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that includes the following content areas:
(A) Addictions theory.
(B) Psychoactive drugs.
(C) Addictions counseling skills.
(D) Theories of personality.
(E) Developmental psychology.
(F) Abnormal psychology.
(G) Group work.
(H) Cultural competency.
(I) Ethics and professional development.
(J) Family education.
(K) Areas of content as approved by the board.
(2) At least one (1) supervised practicum, internship, or field experience in an addiction counseling setting that requires the applicant to provide at least three hundred fifty (350) hours of addiction counseling services.
(b) The content areas under subsection (a)(1) may be combined into any one (1) college level course.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.49-2019, SEC.9; P.L.149-2022, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-6. Clinical Addiction Counselor Educational Requirements

Sec. 6. (a) An applicant under section 2 of this chapter must complete the following educational requirements:
(1) Graduate course work that must include graduate level course credits with material in at least the following content areas:
(A) Addiction counseling theories and techniques.
(B) Psychopharmacology.
(C) Psychopathology.
(D) Clinical appraisal and assessment.
(E) Theory and practice of group addiction counseling.
(F) Counseling addicted family systems.
(G) Multicultural counseling.
(H) Research methods in addictions.
(I) Areas of content as approved by the board.
(2) Graduate course work in the following areas:
(A) Legal, ethical, and professional standards issues in the practice of addiction counseling and therapy or an equivalent course approved by the board.
(B) Appraisal and assessment for individual or interpersonal disorder or dysfunction.
(3) At least one (1) supervised clinical practicum, internship, or field experience in an addiction counseling setting that requires the applicant to provide seven hundred (700) hours of clinical addiction counseling services and that must include the following:
(A) Two hundred eighty (280) face to face client contact hours of addiction counseling services under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.
(B) Thirty-five (35) hours of supervision from a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.
However, an applicant who has completed a clinical practicum, an internship, or field experience to obtain another license under this article is not required to complete the clinical addiction counseling services hours required under this subdivision.
(4) Any qualifications established by the board under subsection (c).
(b) The content areas under subsection (a)(1) may be combined into any one (1) graduate level course.
(c) The board shall adopt rules to establish any additional educational or clinical qualifications as specified by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs or a successor organization.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.49-2019, SEC.10; P.L.207-2021, SEC.27; P.L.149-2022, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-7. Addiction Counselor Counseling Experience

Sec. 7. (a) An applicant under section 1 of this chapter must have at least two (2) years of addiction counseling experience that must include at least one hundred fifty (150) hours under supervision, one hundred (100) hours of which must be under individual supervision and fifty (50) hours of which must be under group supervision. The supervision required must be provided by a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.
(b) A doctoral internship, or a supervised master's level practicum, an internship, or field experience in addiction counseling, may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the qualified supervisor.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the work requirement may not be performed away from the qualified supervisor's premises if:
(1) the work is the independent private practice of addiction counseling; and
(2) the work is not performed at a place that has the supervision of a qualified supervisor.
(e) Up to fifty percent (50%) of the supervised addiction counseling experience hours required under subsection (a) may be accounted for through virtual supervision by a qualified supervisor described in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.160-2018, SEC.6; P.L.207-2021, SEC.28.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-8. Clinical Addiction Counselor Counseling Experience

Sec. 8. (a) An applicant under section 2 of this chapter must have at least two (2) years of clinical addiction counseling experience that must include at least two hundred (200) hours under supervision, one hundred (100) hours of which must be under individual supervision and up to one hundred (100) hours of which may be under group supervision. The supervision required must be provided by a qualified supervisor, as determined by the board.
(b) A doctoral internship may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the qualified supervisor.
(d) The work requirement may not be performed away from the qualified supervisor's premises if:
(1) the work is the independent private practice of addiction therapy; and
(2) the work is not performed at a place that has the supervision of a qualified supervisor.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-9. Requirements to Take Examination

Sec. 9. (a) An individual who satisfies the requirements of sections 4, 6, and 8 of this chapter may take the licensed clinical addiction counselor examination established by the board.
(b) An individual who satisfies the requirements of sections 3, 5, and 7 of this chapter may take the licensed addiction counselor examination established by the board.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-9.5. Reciprocity for Licensed Addiction Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselors

Sec. 9.5. The board shall issue a license to an individual to be a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor, 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.8. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-10. Temporary Permit

Sec. 10. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to allow an individual to profess to be a licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor if the individual pays a fee established by the board 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 addiction counselors or 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 issued under this section expires the earliest 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 is scheduled to take the next examination and the individual:
(1) does 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.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-11. Examination Exemptions

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who applies for an addiction counselor license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under section 1 of this chapter if the individual:
(1) is licensed or certified as an addiction counselor in another state and has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;
(2) has engaged in the practice of addiction counseling for at least three (3) of the previous five (5) years;
(3) has passed an examination pertaining to the addiction counseling laws and rules of Indiana; and
(4) has not committed any act and is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;
and is otherwise qualified under sections 1, 3, 5, and 7 of this chapter.
(b) An individual who applies for a clinical addiction counselor license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under section 2 of this chapter if the individual:
(1) is licensed or certified as a clinical addiction counselor in another state and has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;
(2) has passed an examination pertaining to the addiction therapy laws and rules of Indiana; and
(3) has not committed any act and is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;
and is otherwise qualified under sections 2, 4, 6, and 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-12. Renewal

Sec. 12. (a) This section is subject to section 12.3 of this chapter.
(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license issued by the board under this chapter is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.
(c) An individual may renew a license by paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license.
(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.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.177-2015, SEC.58; P.L.225-2017, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-12.3. Associate License Renewals

Sec. 12.3. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), an associate license issued by the board under this chapter is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.
(b) An individual may renew an 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 twenty (20) hours of continuing education each licensure year.
(c) The board may renew an 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 an associate license, the associate license becomes invalid.
As added by P.L.225-2017, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-13. Reinstatement of Invalid License

Sec. 13. (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 of IC 25-1-8-6.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-14. Notification of Retirement

Sec. 14. (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.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 10.5. Addiction Counselor and Clinical Addiction Counselor Licensure › 25-23.6-10.5-16. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation

Sec. 16. (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.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 11. Prohibited Practices › 25-23.6-11-1. Description of Services

Sec. 1. (a) Except for an individual who is licensed under IC 25-22.5, is licensed under IC 25-33, is an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or is licensed under this article, and who uses the terms within the scope of the individual’s education, training, and licensure, an individual may not knowingly describe services the individual performs using the following terms:
(1) "Psychotherapy".
(2) "Clinical psychology".
(b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 11. Prohibited Practices › 25-23.6-11-2. Use of License

Sec. 2. (a) An individual may not knowingly use a license issued under this article unless:
(1) the license was issued to the individual; and
(2) the license is valid.
(b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72.