Sec. 12. An individual who applies for a license under this article may be exempted by the board from the examination requirement under this chapter if the individual:
(1) is licensed or certified to practice as a mental health counselor in another state; or
(2) has engaged in the practice of mental health counseling for not less than three (3) of the previous five (5) years;
(3) has passed a licensing examination substantially equivalent to the licensing examination required under this article;
(4) has passed an examination pertaining to the mental health counseling laws and rules of this state; and
(5) has not committed any act or is not under investigation for any act that constitutes a violation of this article;
and is otherwise qualified under sections 1 and 2 of this chapter and pays an additional fee.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals
Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure
25-23.6-8.5-1. Mental Health Counselor Application Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-1.5. Mental Health Counselor Associate License Requirements; Associate Temporary Permit
25-23.6-8.5-1.7. Requirements While in Doctoral Program
25-23.6-8.5-2. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant
25-23.6-8.5-3. Educational Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-4. Clinical Experience Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-5. Eligibility for Examination
25-23.6-8.5-6. Examination; Times and Places
25-23.6-8.5-7. Issuance of License
25-23.6-8.5-8. Duration of Mental Health Counselor License; Renewal
25-23.6-8.5-8.5. Duration of Mental Health Counselor Associate License; Renewal
25-23.6-8.5-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License
25-23.6-8.5-9.5. Reciprocity for Mental Health Counselors
25-23.6-8.5-10. Temporary Permit
25-23.6-8.5-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice
25-23.6-8.5-12. Exemption From Examination Requirement
25-23.6-8.5-14. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation