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IN SB0059
Bill
AI Summary
SB0059 Summary
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Creates new license categories for addiction counselor associates and clinical addiction counselor associates, effective July 1, 2017, with defined educational and examination requirements.
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Establishes reciprocal licensing provisions allowing individuals with valid licenses from other states to obtain Indiana licenses as marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and addiction counselors if they pass equivalent examinations and have no pending disciplinary proceedings.
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Requires addiction counselor associates to hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling and pass board-established examinations; clinical addiction counselor associates must hold master's or doctor's degrees.
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Limits associate licenses to two renewals with at least 20 hours of continuing education required annually, with board discretion to renew for additional periods based on circumstances.
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Issues temporary licenses to psychologists meeting reciprocal licensing requirements and prohibits unlicensed individuals from using addiction counselor, substance abuse counselor, or related professional titles.
Legislative Description
Professional licensing. Requires the behavioral health and human services licensing board to issue a license to a social worker, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, licensed addiction counselor, licensed clinical addiction counselor, addiction counselor associate, or clinical addiction counselor associate who: (1) has a valid license or certificate to practice from another state or jurisdiction; (2) has passed an examination substantially equivalent to the level for which licensure is being requested; (3) does not have a pending disciplinary proceeding in another state; and (4) pays a fee. Establishes requirements to obtain a license as an addiction
Last Action
Public Law 225
4/28/2017