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Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-23.6-10.5-1.5

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 1.5. (a) An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor associate must meet the following requirements:

(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:

(A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling, or in a related area as determined by the board from:

(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirement under section 3(1) of this chapter;  or

(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirement under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter;  and

(B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 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 an addiction counselor associate without endangering the public.

(4) Pass an examination established by the board.

(5) Pay the fee established by the board.

(b) The board shall issue an associate temporary permit to practice addiction counseling or clinical addiction counseling to an individual who:

(1) meets the educational requirements for a license as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor;

(2) is pursuing the required clinical supervisory hours for a license as an addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor;  and

(3) pays a fee for the temporary permit set by the board.

An associate temporary permit issued under this subsection expires one (1) year after the date the permit is issued, without regard to the number of times the individual passes or fails the required examination to become a licensed addiction counselor or clinical addiction counselor.  The temporary permit may not be renewed.

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