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.
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