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2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-4.8. "Licensed Social Worker"

Sec. 4.8. "Licensed social worker" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-5.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-5. "Marriage and Family Therapist"

Sec. 5. "Marriage and family therapist" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.20; P.L.122-2009, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-5.5. "Mental Health Counselor"

Sec. 5.5. "Mental health counselor" means an individual who is licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.5.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.122-2009, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-5.6. "Mental Health Diagnosis"

Sec. 5.6. (a) "Mental health diagnosis" means the evaluation of mental, emotional, behavioral, and addictive disorders and conditions by an individual who:
(1) uses accepted classifications, including the most current version of:
(A) the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM); and
(B) the International Classification of Diseases (ICD); and
(2) complies with:
(A) the education, training, experience, and licensure requirements set forth in IC 25-23.6-11-4; and
(B) the individual's professional scope of practice.
(b) The term does not include a physical diagnosis.
As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-5.7. "Practice of Addiction Counseling"

Sec. 5.7. (a) "Practice of addiction counseling" means the providing of professional services that are delivered by a licensed addiction counselor, that are designed to change substance use or addictive behavior, and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including understanding addiction, knowledge of the treatment process, application to practice, and professional readiness. The term includes:
(1) gathering information through structured interview screens using routine protocols;
(2) reviewing assessment findings to assist in the development of a plan individualized for treatment services and to coordinate services;
(3) referring for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and mental health therapy;
(4) providing client and family education related to addictions;
(5) providing information on social networks and community systems for referrals and discharge planning;
(6) participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or consulting with clinical addiction professionals;
(7) counseling, through individual and group counseling, as well as group and family education, to treat addiction and substance abuse in a variety of settings, including:
(A) mental and physical health facilities; and
(B) child and family service agencies; and
(8) maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical responsibility.
(b) The term does not include the use of psychotherapy or diagnosis (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(c) or as defined as the practice of psychology under IC 25-33-1-2(a)).
(c) For an individual who obtains a license as an addiction counselor by:
(1) holding a valid:
(A) level II or higher certification or the equivalent certification from a credentialing agency approved by the division of mental health and addiction; or
(B) certification as an addiction counselor or addiction therapist from a credentialing agency that is approved by the board;
(2) having at least ten (10) years of experience in addiction counseling;
(3) furnishing 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) a conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently; and
(4) filing an initial application with the board before July 1, 2010;
the term includes the provision of addiction counseling services in private practice in consultation with other licensed professionals as required by the client's individualized treatment plan.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-5.9. "Practice of Clinical Addiction Counseling"

Sec. 5.9. "Practice of clinical addiction counseling" means the providing of professional services that are delivered by a licensed clinical addiction counselor, that are designed to change substance use or addictive behavior, and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including understanding addiction, knowledge of the treatment process, application to practice, and professional readiness. The term includes:
(1) gathering information through structured interview screens using routine protocols and standardized clinical instruments;
(2) using appraisal instruments as an aid in individualized treatment planning that the licensed clinical addiction counselor is qualified to employ because of:
(A) education;
(B) training; and
(C) experience;
(3) providing a mental health diagnosis;
(4) reviewing assessment findings to:
(A) develop a plan for individualized addiction treatment;
(B) coordinate services; and
(C) provide subsequent assessment updates;
(5) using counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques through individual, group, and family counseling to treat addiction and other substance related problems and conditions in a variety of settings, including:
(A) mental and physical health facilities;
(B) child and family service agencies; and
(C) private practice;
(6) providing client and family education related to addictions;
(7) providing information on social networks and community systems for referrals and discharge planning;
(8) participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or consulting with clinical addiction professionals; and
(9) maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical responsibility.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.138-2021, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-6. "Practice of Clinical Social Work"

Sec. 6. "Practice of clinical social work" means professional services that are designed to help individuals, marriages, couples, families, groups, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for functioning by:
(1) assisting in the obtaining or improving of tangible social and health services;
(2) providing a mental health diagnosis;
(3) using appraisal instruments as an aid in treatment planning that the clinical social worker is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience; and
(4) counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques, casework social work advocacy, and treatment in a variety of settings that include mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.22; P.L.138-2021, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-7. "Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy"

Sec. 7. "Practice of marriage and family therapy" means a specialty that:
(1) uses an applied understanding of the dynamics of marital, relational, and family systems, and individual psychodynamics;
(2) uses counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques;
(3) provides a mental health diagnosis and treats mental and emotional conditions, resolves intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict, and changes perceptions, attitudes, and behavior, all within the context of family, marital, and relational systems, including the use of accepted evaluation classifications;
(4) uses individual, group, couple, sexual, family, and divorce therapy; and
(5) uses appraisal instruments that evaluate individual, marital, relational, communicational, parent and child, and family functioning that the marriage and family therapist is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.23; P.L.138-2021, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-7.5. "Practice of Mental Health Counseling"

Sec. 7.5. "Practice of mental health counseling" means a specialty that:
(1) uses counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques based on principles, methods, and procedures of counseling that assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, intrapersonal, and interpersonal concerns;
(2) uses counseling to provide a mental health diagnosis and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions in a variety of settings, including mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice, and including the use of accepted evaluation classifications;
(3) administers and interprets appraisal instruments that the mental health counselor is qualified to employ by virtue of the counselor's education, training, and experience;
(4) uses information and community resources for personal, social, or vocational development;
(5) uses individual and group techniques for facilitating problem solving, decision making, and behavioral change;
(6) uses functional assessment and vocational planning guidance for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability or disabling condition;
(7) uses referrals for individuals who request counseling services; and
(8) uses and interprets counseling research.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.138-2021, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-8. "Practice of Social Work"

Sec. 8. (a) "Practice of social work" means professional services that are designed to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions of individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to human development, including an understanding of unconscious motivation, the potential for human growth, the availability of social resources, and knowledge of social systems. The term includes planning, administration, and research for community social services delivery systems.
(b) The term does not include the use of psychotherapy or diagnosis (as defined in IC 25-22.5-1-1.1(c)).
(c) The term, as it is applied to an individual who is licensed as a bachelor's degree social worker, means the level of knowledge at the level expected upon completion of a bachelor's degree in social work from a postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education, or approved by the board, including planning, administration, and research for community social services delivery systems at a generalist level.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.25; P.L.192-2017, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-9. "Psychotherapy"

Sec. 9. "Psychotherapy" means the assessing and treating of mental and emotional disorders by any of the various means of communication between the social worker practitioner and the client.
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 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-9.5. "Relational"

Sec. 9.5. "Relational" means services that a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist associate delivers at the same time and in the same location to at least two (2) individuals who share a relationship beyond the therapy session.
As added by P.L.49-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-10. "Social Worker"

Sec. 10. "Social worker" means an individual who graduates from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 1. Definitions › 25-23.6-1-11. "Social Work Experience"

Sec. 11. "Social work experience" means a period of time during which an applicant provides social worker services, including assessment and evaluation of clients, in which at least fifty percent (50%) of the time consists of providing services directly to clients.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-1. Establishment of Board

Sec. 1. The behavioral health and human services licensing board is established.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.28; P.L.122-2009, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications; Political Affiliation

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of ten (10) members appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board must include the following:
(1) Two (2) marriage and family therapists who:
(A) have at least a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field from an eligible postsecondary educational institution;
(B) are licensed under this article; and
(C) have five (5) years of experience in marriage and family therapy.
(2) One (1) social worker who:
(A) has at least a master's degree in social work from an eligible postsecondary educational institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;
(B) is licensed under this article; and
(C) has at least five (5) years of experience as a social worker.
(3) One (1) social services director of a hospital with a social work degree who has at least three (3) years of experience in a hospital setting.
(4) Two (2) mental health counselors who:
(A) have at least a master's degree in mental health counseling;
(B) are licensed under this article; and
(C) have at least five (5) years experience as a mental health counselor.
(5) One (1) consumer who has never been credentialed under this article.
(6) One (1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who has training in psychiatric medicine.
(7) Two (2) licensed clinical addiction counselors who:
(A) are licensed under IC 25-23.6-10.5; and
(B) have at least five (5) years experience in clinical addiction counseling.
(b) Not more than six (6) members of the board may be from the same political party.
(c) A member appointed:
(1) before July 1, 2019, serves a three (3) year term; and
(2) after June 30, 2019, serves a term under IC 25-1-6.5.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.35; P.L.255-1996, SEC.17; P.L.147-1997, SEC.29; P.L.2-1998, SEC.67; P.L.2-2007, SEC.329; P.L.122-2009, SEC.23; P.L.249-2019, SEC.106; P.L.11-2023, SEC.80.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-3. Per Diem, Travel, and Other Expenses

Sec. 3. Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.188.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-4. Removal of Governor Appointed Member

Sec. 4. A member of the board who is appointed by the governor may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.107.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-5. Chairman; Term

Sec. 5. The board shall elect a chairman from among the members of the board for a one (1) year term. An individual may not be elected as chairman for more than two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms.
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 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. The board shall meet monthly.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.36; P.L.264-2019, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-7. Duties of Board

Sec. 7. The board shall consider matters that are of interest to all board sections.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-8. Adoption of Standards; Fees; Duties of Board

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for the following:
(1) The competent practice of marriage and family therapy, bachelor's degree social work, social work, clinical social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and clinical addiction counseling.
(2) The renewal of licenses issued under this article.
(3) Standards for the administration of this article.
(4) Continuing education requirements for an individual seeking renewal of licensure as a bachelor's degree social worker, social worker, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist.
(5) The retention of patient records and reports by a counselor.
(6) The approval of continuing education providers, programs, courses, fees, and proof of course completion.
(b) The board shall establish fees under IC 25-1-8-2.
(c) The board shall do the following:
(1) Consider the qualifications of individuals who apply for a license under this article.
(2) Provide for examinations required under this article.
(3) Subject to IC 25-1-8-6, renew licenses under this article.
(4) Conduct proceedings under IC 25-1-9.
(5) Administer the professional counselors licensure compact under IC 25-42.5, including appointing members to the counseling compact commission and adopting any rules necessary to administer the compact.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.255-1996, SEC.18; P.L.147-1997, SEC.30; P.L.269-2001, SEC.20; P.L.122-2009, SEC.24; P.L.192-2017, SEC.3; P.L.98-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-8.5. Regulation by a Unit Prohibited

Sec. 8.5. Unless otherwise provided by law, a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23) may not regulate behavioral health and human services that are:
(1) subject to licensing or certification by the board under this article, including:
(A) marriage and family therapy services under IC 25-23.6-3 and IC 25-23.6-8;
(B) social work or clinical social work services under IC 25-23.6-4 and IC 25-23.6-5;
(C) mental health counseling services under IC 25-23.6-4.5 and IC 25-23.6-8.5; and
(D) addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor services under IC 25-23.6-10.1 and IC 25-23.6-10.5; or
(2) exempt from licensing or certification by the board under this article, including:
(A) marriage and family therapy services under IC 25-23.6-3-2;
(B) social work or clinical social work services under IC 25-23.6-4-2;
(C) mental health counseling services under IC 25-23.6-4.5-2; and
(D) addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor services under IC 25-23.6-10.1-2.
As added by P.L.111-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-9. Social Worker Section Established

Sec. 9. (a) The social worker section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:
(1) Two (2) social worker members of the board.
(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.
(3) One (1) physician member of the board.
(b) Three (3) members of the social worker section, two (2) of whom must be social workers, constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.38; P.L.255-1996, SEC.19; P.L.147-1997, SEC.31.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-9.5. Addiction Counselor Section of Board Established

Sec. 9.5. (a) The addiction counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:
(1) Two (2) licensed clinical addiction counselor members of the board.
(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.
(3) One (1) physician member of the board.
(b) Three (3) members of the addiction counselor section, two (2) of whom must be addiction counselors, constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.25.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-10. Marriage and Family Therapist Section Established

Sec. 10. (a) The marriage and family therapist section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:
(1) Two (2) marriage and family therapist members of the board.
(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.
(3) One (1) physician member of the board.
(b) Three (3) members of the marriage and family therapist section, two (2) of whom must be marriage and family therapists, constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.39; P.L.147-1997, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-10.5. Mental Health Counselor Section Established

Sec. 10.5. (a) The mental health counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following:
(1) Two (2) mental health counselor members of the board.
(2) Two (2) consumer members of the board.
(3) One (1) physician member of the board.
(b) Three (3) members of the mental health counselor section, two (2) of whom must be mental health counselors, constitute a quorum.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.33.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-11. Duties of Sections of the Board

Sec. 11. The social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, and addiction counselor sections of the board shall do the following:
(1) Approve continuing education courses authorized under this article.
(2) Propose rules to the board concerning the practice of the profession regulated by each section.
(3) Other duties as directed by the board.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.40; P.L.255-1996, SEC.20; P.L.147-1997, SEC.34; P.L.122-2009, SEC.26.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 2. Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board › 25-23.6-2-12. Examinations; Testing Company Services

Sec. 12. The board may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-3-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a licensed marriage and family therapist;
(2) use the title:
(A) "licensed marriage and family therapist";
(B) "marriage and family therapist"; or
(C) "family therapist";
(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed marriage and family therapist; or
(4) practice marriage and family therapy for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under IC 25-22.5, IC 25-23.6-8-1, or IC 25-33.
(b) An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a licensed marriage and family therapist associate;
(2) use the title:
(A) "licensed marriage and family therapist associate";
(B) "marriage and family therapist associate"; or
(C) "family therapist associate";
(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed marriage and family therapist associate; or
(4) practice marriage and family therapy for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under IC 25-22.5, IC 25-23.6-8-1.5, or IC 25-33.
(c) Subsections (a)(4) and (b)(4) do not apply to a person who is described in section 2(a) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.35; P.L.134-2008, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-3-2. Exemptions

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the marriage and family therapy services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following:
(1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license.
(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution if:
(A) the activities are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and
(B) the student uses a title that contains the term "intern" or "trainee".
(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month and not more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.
(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.
(5) An employee of or a volunteer for a nonprofit corporation or an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing pastoral counseling or other assistance.
(6) A person who provides school counseling or a person who is certified by a state or national organization that is recognized by the Indiana division of mental health and addiction and who provides counseling in the areas of alcohol or drug abuse addictions.
(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.36; P.L.215-2001, SEC.100; P.L.2-2007, SEC.330; P.L.134-2008, SEC.37; P.L.49-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-3-3. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 3. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 3. Marriage and Family Therapists; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-3-4. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Material

Sec. 4. (a) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist under IC 25-23.6-8-1 shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist" or the letters "LMFT" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
(b) An individual who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist associate under IC 25-23.6-8-1.5 shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the marriage and family therapist associate regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed marriage and family therapist associate" or the letters "LMFTA" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker;
(2) use the title:
(A) "social worker";
(B) "licensed social worker";
(C) "licensed clinical social worker";
(D) "clinical social worker";
(E) "psychiatric social worker"; or
(F) "psychosocial worker";
(3) use any other title containing the words "social worker", "licensed social worker", or "licensed clinical social worker";
(4) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker; or
(5) practice as a social worker, licensed social worker, or clinical social worker for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.39; P.L.84-2010, SEC.55.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-3. Social Service Designee

Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may use the title "social service designee" if the person:
(1) provides or assures provision of social services in:
(A) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
(B) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
(C) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of mental health and addiction;
(D) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1; or
(E) a community health center; and
(2) does not profess to be:
(A) a licensed social worker; or
(B) licensed under this article.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1992, SEC.777; P.L.2-1993, SEC.143; P.L.219-1993, SEC.1; P.L.147-1997, SEC.41; P.L.215-2001, SEC.102.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-3.1. Use of Case Manager or Discharge Planner Title by Nonlicensed Individuals

Sec. 3.1. An individual who is not licensed under this article may use the titles "case manager", "discharge planner", or a related title if the individual:
(1) provides services in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25 or a community mental health center; and
(2) does not profess to be licensed under this article.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.42.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-4. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.43.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-5. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Materials

Sec. 5. An individual who is licensed as a social worker or clinical social worker shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the social worker or clinical social worker regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed social worker" or "licensed clinical social worker" or the letters "LSW" or "LCSW" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.44.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4. Social Workers; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4-6. Permitted Testimony

Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4.5-1. Unlawful Practices

Sec. 1. (a) An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a licensed mental health counselor;
(2) use the title:
(A) "licensed mental health counselor";
(B) "mental health counselor"; or
(C) "mental health therapist";
(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed mental health counselor; or
(4) practice mental health counseling for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article, IC 25-22.5, or IC 25-33.
(b) An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a licensed mental health counselor associate;
(2) use the title:
(A) "licensed mental health counselor associate";
(B) "mental health counselor associate"; or
(C) "mental health therapist associate";
(3) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed mental health counselor associate; or
(4) practice mental health counseling for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article, IC 25-22.5, or IC 25-33.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.56.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4.5-2. Exemptions

Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the mental health counseling services performed by a person who does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the following:
(1) A licensed health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license.
(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine, psychology, or a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution, or is a graduate accumulating experience required for licensure if:
(A) the services are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and
(B) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term "intern" or "trainee".
(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed the services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month or fifteen (15) days within any one (1) calendar year and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.
(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy.
(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing pastoral counseling, or providing other assistance.
(6) A person who provides school counseling or a person who is certified by a state or national organization that is recognized by the Indiana division of mental health and addiction and who provides counseling in the areas of alcohol or drug abuse addictions.
(7) A governmental employee who remains in the same job classification or job family of that job classification.
(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.244-1999, SEC.3; P.L.215-2001, SEC.103; P.L.2-2007, SEC.332; P.L.49-2019, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4.5-3. Display of License; Contents of Promotional Materials

Sec. 3. (a) An individual who is licensed as a mental health counselor shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the mental health counselor regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed mental health counselor" or the letters "LMHC" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
(b) An individual who is licensed as a mental health counselor associate shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each location where the mental health counselor associate regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed mental health counselor associate" or the letters "LMHCA" on all promotional materials, including business cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.57.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 4.5. Mental Health Counselors; Unlawful Practices › 25-23.6-4.5-4. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure › 25-23.6-5-1. Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a social worker must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:
(A) before July 1, 2019, has received at least a bachelor's degree in social work from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education; and
has completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree; or
(B) has a master's degree in social work from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution approved by the board; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination provided by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.126; P.L.255-1996, SEC.21; P.L.147-1997, SEC.47; P.L.2-2007, SEC.333; P.L.192-2017, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure › 25-23.6-5-1.5. Bachelor's Degree of Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received a bachelor's degree in social work from:
(A) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or
(B) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination provided by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
(b) An individual who applies for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker under this article is exempt from the examination requirement under subsection (a)(4) if the individual does the following:
(1) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received a bachelor's degree in social work from:
(A) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the council on social work education or approved by the board; or
(B) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the foreign equivalency determination service of the council on social work education.
(2) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(3) Furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public.
(4) Has at least two (2) years of experience in behavioral health and human services.
(5) Files an initial application to the board before July 1, 2018.
(6) Pays the fee established by the board.
(c) An individual with a master's degree in social work is not eligible to apply for a license as a bachelor's degree social worker.
(d) Employment and supervision hours earned under a bachelor's degree social worker license may not be counted toward the requirements for eligibility as a licensed clinical social worker.
As added by P.L.192-2017, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure › 25-23.6-5-2. Clinical Social Worker License Requirements

Sec. 2. An individual who applies for a license as a clinical social worker must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has received:
(A) a doctoral degree in social work from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that at the time of graduation was accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; or
(B) at least a master's degree in social work from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work or a program equivalent to a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education.
The graduate program under this subdivision must have emphasized direct clinical or client health services as provided under section 3.1 of this chapter.
(2) Meet the clinical social work experience requirements under section 3.5 of this chapter.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(4) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker or clinical social worker without endangering the public.
(5) Pass an examination provided by the board.
(6) Pay a fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.41; P.L.255-1996, SEC.22; P.L.147-1997, SEC.48; P.L.2-2007, SEC.334.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 25. Professions and Occupations › Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals › Chapter 5. Social Worker Licensure › 25-23.6-5-3.1. Graduate School Requirements

Sec. 3.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a graduate program is considered to have emphasized direct clinical patient or clinic health care services if the graduate program meets the following requirements:
(1) Required coursework in clinical social work and related areas such as psychiatric social work, medical social work, social case work, case management, psychotherapy, group therapy, and any other coursework accepted by the board.
(2) Required supervised field placement that was part of the applicant's advanced concentration in direct practice, during which the applicant provided clinical services directly to clients.
(b) An applicant who graduated from a graduate program that did not emphasize direct patient or client services may complete the clinical curriculum requirement by returning to a graduate program allowed under section 2(1)(B) of this chapter to complete the education requirements.
(c) Coursework that was taken at a baccalaureate level does not meet the requirements under this section unless an official of the graduate program certifies that the specific course, which a student enrolled in the same graduate program was ordinarily required to complete at the graduate level, was waived or exempted based on completion of a similar course at the baccalaureate level.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.149-2022, SEC.3.