Sec. 8. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a mental health counselor license issued by the board is valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect on the date the license was issued.
(b) An individual may renew a mental health counselor license by:
(1) paying a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of the license; and
(2) completing at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education per licensure year.
(c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a mental health counselor license, the license becomes invalid.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.66; P.L.177-2015, SEC.56.
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