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Indiana Behavioral Health Regulations Review<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Regulation Review<\/span><\/h1>\n
This Indiana Mental and Behavioral Health Workforce Regulatory review was prepared for the Playbook for Enhancing Indiana\u2019s Mental and Behavioral Health Workforce project. The Table below summarizes regulations relevant to Indiana\u2019s mental and behavioral health workforce, including Indiana Administrative Code, statute and other relevant rules and regulations. A full text document of all incorporated policies can be found here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Specific Occupation\/License Type<\/th>Licensed Addiction Counselor Associate (LACA)<\/th>Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Education Requirements<\/td>
Baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area (determined by board, including: Addiction studies, Chemical dependency, Social work, Psychology, Human services, Human development, Family relations, and Counseling).<\/div><\/td>
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Required Content Areas<\/td>Specified; Coursework must include: 1. Addictions theory 2. Psychoactive drugs 3. Addictions counseling skills 4. Theories of personality 5. Developmental psychology 6. Abnormal psychology 7. Group work 8. Cultural competency 9. Ethics and professional development 10. Family education 11. Areas of content as approved by the board<\/td><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Clinical Practicum, Internship, or Field Experience<\/td>
Includes a supervised practicum, internship, or field experience supervised practicum, internship, or field experience in a setting focused on addiction counseling services under the auspices of an approved addiction counseling program. The qualified supervisor license types are specified.<\/div><\/td>
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Clinical Practicum, Internship, or Field Experience Supervisor Requirements<\/td>
(1) an addiction counselor; (2) a clinical addiction counselor; (3) a mental health counselor; (4) a clinical social worker; (5) a marriage and family therapist; (6) a physician with training in psychiatric medicine; (7) a psychologist; (8) a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health nursing; or (9) another state-regulated addiction counseling professional or, if the experience was gained in a state where no regulation exists, by an addictions or behavioral health professional of equivalent status; who has at least three (3) years of experience in providing addiction services<\/div><\/td>
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U.S. Education Accredition\/Accepted Programs<\/td>Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation<\/td><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Foreign Education Acceptance<\/td>
Yes, a foreign school accredited by: 1. Canada- if the instiutation was in good standing with Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada at the time of applicant's graduation 2. All other foreign countries- if institution was recognized by the government of their based country as a program to train in the practice of addiction counseling, or maintained a standard of training equivalent to the standards of institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accredidation<\/div><\/td>
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Examination Requirements<\/td>ADC or NCAC-II Examinations<\/td><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Clinical Experience Requirements<\/td>Not Applicable<\/td>
2 years of addiction counseling experience that must include: \u30fb150 hours under supervision \u30fb100 hours of which must be under individual supervision \u30fb50 hours of which must be under group supervision. A doctoral internship, or a supervised master's level practicum, an internship, or field experience in addiction counseling, may be applied toward the supervised work experience requirement. The work requirement may not be performed away from the qualified supervisor's premises if: (1) the work is the independent private practice of addiction counseling; and (2) the work is not performed at a place that has the supervision of a qualified supervisor. Otherwise, experience requirement may be met by work performed at or away from the premises of the qualified supervisor. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the supervised experience hours may be accounted for through virtual supervision by a qualified supervisor<\/div><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Clinical Experience Supervisor Requirements<\/td>Not Applicable<\/td>The supervision required must be provided by a qualified supervisor as determined by the board.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Scope of Practice<\/td>
Providing of professional services that are delivered by a licensed addiction counselor, that are designed to change substance use or addictive behavior, and that involve specialized knowledge and skill related to addictions and addictive behaviors, including understanding addiction, knowledge of the treatment process, application to practice, and professional readiness. The term includes: (1) gathering information through structured interview screens using routine protocols; (2) reviewing assessment findings to assist in the development of a plan individualized for treatment services and to coordinate services; (3) referring for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and mental health therapy; (4) providing client and family education related to addictions; (5) providing information on social networks and community systems for referrals and discharge planning; (6) participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings or consulting with clinical addiction professionals; (7) counseling, through individual and group counseling, as well as group and family education, to treat addiction and substance abuse in a variety of settings (including mental and physical health facilities; and child and family service agencies; and (8) maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical responsibility. Excludes psychotherapy and diagnosis. Note: If license obtained before 2010 and other requirements are met, practice settings can include private practice.<\/div><\/td>
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Eligible to Provide Telehealth?<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/td> <\/tr>\n
License Renewal Provisions<\/td>LAC-As are permitted two license renewals 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 each licensure year (c) the Board may renew an associate for additional periods based on circumstances determined by the board (d) if an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of an associate license, the associate license becomes invalid<\/td>Renewal every 2 years<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Continuing Education<\/td>Complete at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education each licensure year<\/td>Unable to identify<\/td> <\/tr>\n
License Duration\/Expiration<\/td>1 year<\/td>2 years<\/td> <\/tr>\n
License Fee<\/td>$50.00<\/td>$50.00<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Exemptions<\/td>
\"1. A licensed or certified health care professional acting within the scope of the person's license or certificate, including a: A. social worker licensed under this article; B. clinical social worker licensed under this article; C. marriage and family therapist licensed under this article; D. mental health counselor licensed under this article; E. licensed psychologist; F. licensed physician; or G.licensed nurse and who has training and experience in addiction counseling. 2. A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study in medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensure under this article as follows: A. In an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) for undergraduate and graduate institutions. Accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs or a substantially equivalent accreditation program approved by the board is required for graduate institutions. B. Through a National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors approved academic education provider; or C. By a graduate accumulating experience required for licensure if: i. the services are performed under qualified supervision and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of study or other level of supervision; and ii. the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term \"\"intern\"\", \"\"student\"\", or \"\"trainee\"\". 3. A nonresident of Indiana if the person performs addiction counseling or therapy in Indiana for not more than: A. 5 days in any 1 month; or B. 15 days in any 1 calendar year; and the person is authorized to perform such services under the laws of the state or country in which the person resides. 4. A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or other member of the clergy. 5. An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing charitable, religious, or educational functions or providing pastoral counseling or other assistance. 6. A person who provides school counseling. 7. A governmental employee who remains in the same job classification or job family of that job classification. 8. An employee of a court alcohol and drug program, a drug court, or a reentry court certified by the office of judicial administration when performing assigned job duties. 9. A probation officer when performing assigned job duties. b. This section does not prohibit a person referred to in subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article. \"\t<\/div><\/td>
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Reciprocity<\/td>Not applicable; Individuals<\/td>
License issued if individual holds valid license\/certificate in another state, passes substantially equivalent examination, does not have disciplinary proceeding, and pays a fee. (Examination exemptions exist if certain criteria are met - has passed another license exam, has engaged in practice for 3\/5 recent years, passes jurisprudence, and has no unqualifying acts.)<\/div><\/td> <\/tr>\n
Other Notes<\/td>Educational requirements listed exclude exemptions related to grandfathering provisions.<\/td>Educational requirements listed exclude exemptions related to grandfathering provisions.<\/td> <\/tr>\n
Citation (text)<\/td>IC 25-23.6-10.5-1.5, 25-23.6-10.5-3, 25-23.6-10.5-9<\/td>IC 25-23.6-10.5-1, IC 25-23.6-10.5-5, IC 25-23.6-10.5-9, IC 25-23.6-10.5-7, IC 25-23.6-1-5.7, IC 25-1-9.5-6, 25-23.6-10.5-12<\/td> <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n