Ind. Code ch. 25-23.6-11

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-23.6-11-1 Description of services

Sec. 1. (a) Except for an individual who is licensed under IC 25-22.5, is licensed under IC 25-33, is an advanced practice registered nurse (as defined by IC 25-23-1-1(b)), or is licensed under this article, and who uses the terms within the scope of the individual's education, training, and licensure, an individual may not knowingly describe services the individual performs using the following terms: (1) "Psychotherapy". (2) "Clinical psychology". (b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.37.

Ind. Code § 25-23.6-11-2 Use of license

Sec. 2. (a) An individual may not knowingly use a license issued under this article unless: (1) the license was issued to the individual; and (2) the license is valid. (b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72.

Ind. Code § 25-23.6-11-3 False or forged information to obtain license

Sec. 3. (a) An individual may not knowingly present false or forged information or documents to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license under this article. (b) An individual who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.72.

Ind. Code § 25-23.6-11-4 Requirements to make a mental health diagnosis

Sec. 4. An individual licensed under this article may not make a mental health diagnosis unless the individual meets all of the following criteria: (1) Has at least sixty (60) clock hours (as defined in 34 CFR 600.2) of graduate studies in mental health diagnosis. (2) Training that includes diagnostic categories from the most current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders (DSM) and the most current version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). (3) Experience that includes at least one thousand (1,000) hours of supervised practice by an appropriately licensed supervisor, as determined by the board. (4) Is licensed as at least one (1) of the following and meets the scope of practice requirements of that profession: (A) Clinical social worker licensed under IC 25-23.6-5. (B) Marriage and family therapist licensed under IC 25-23.6-8. (C) Mental health counselor licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.5. (D) Clinical addiction counselor licensed under IC 25-23.6-10.5. As added by P.L.138-2021, SEC.10.

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