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.
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