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.
Structure 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
25-23.6-10.5-1.5. Addiction Counselor Associate License Requirements; Associate Temporary Permit
25-23.6-10.5-2. Clinical Addiction License Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-2.5. Clinical Addiction Counselor Associate Licensing Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-3. Addiction Counselor Education Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-4. Clinical Addiction Counselor Education Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-5. Addiction Counselor Educational Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-6. Clinical Addiction Counselor Educational Requirements
25-23.6-10.5-7. Addiction Counselor Counseling Experience
25-23.6-10.5-8. Clinical Addiction Counselor Counseling Experience
25-23.6-10.5-9. Requirements to Take Examination
25-23.6-10.5-10. Temporary Permit
25-23.6-10.5-11. Examination Exemptions
25-23.6-10.5-12.3. Associate License Renewals
25-23.6-10.5-13. Reinstatement of Invalid License
25-23.6-10.5-14. Notification of Retirement
25-23.6-10.5-16. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation