Section 25-23.6-10.5-2 - Clinical addiction license requirementsAn individual who applies for a license as a clinical addiction counselor must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:(A) received a master's or doctor's degree in addiction counseling, addiction therapy, or a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter or from a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(2) or 4(a)(3) of this chapter;(B) completed the educational requirements under section 6 of this chapter; and(C) completed the experience requirements under section 8 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 a clinical addiction counselor without endangering the public.(4) Pass an examination established by the board.(5) Pay the fee established by the board.Amended by P.L. 142-2020,SEC. 30, eff. 7/1/2020.As added by P.L. 122-2009, SEC.29.