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.
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.
Structure 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
25-23.6-2-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications; Political Affiliation
25-23.6-2-3. Per Diem, Travel, and Other Expenses
25-23.6-2-4. Removal of Governor Appointed Member
25-23.6-2-8. Adoption of Standards; Fees; Duties of Board
25-23.6-2-9. Social Worker Section Established
25-23.6-2-9.5. Addiction Counselor Section of Board Established
25-23.6-2-10. Marriage and Family Therapist Section Established
25-23.6-2-10.5. Mental Health Counselor Section Established