IC 25-23.6-10.1
    Chapter 10.1. Addiction Counselors and Therapists; UnlawfulPractices; Penalty

IC 25-23.6-10.1-1
Prohibited use of certain titles; practice without license;exemptions
    Sec. 1. (a) Beginning July 1, 2010, an individual may not:
        (1) profess to be a licensed addiction counselor or licensedclinical addiction counselor;
        (2) use the title:
            (A) "licensed addiction counselor";
            (B) "licensed clinical addiction counselor";
            (C) "licensed clinical addiction therapist";
            (D) "licensed addiction therapist";
            (E) "addiction counselor";
            (F) "addiction therapist";
            (G) "clinical addiction counselor";
            (H) "clinical addiction therapist";
            (I) "substance abuse counselor";
            (J) "substance abuse therapist";
            (K) "clinical substance abuse counselor"; or
            (L) "clinical substance abuse therapist";
        (3) use any other title containing the words:
            (A) "licensed addiction counselor";
            (B) "licensed addiction therapist";
            (C) "licensed clinical addiction counselor";
            (D) "licensed clinical addiction therapist";
            (E) "addiction counselor";
            (F) "addiction therapist";
            (G) "clinical addiction counselor";
            (H) "clinical addiction therapist";
            (I) "substance abuse counselor";
            (J) "substance abuse therapist";
            (K) "clinical substance abuse counselor"; or
            (L) "clinical substance abuse therapist";
        (4) use any other:
            (A) words;
            (B) letters;
            (C) abbreviations; or
            (D) insignia;
        indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed addictioncounselor or licensed clinical addiction counselor; or
        (5) practice as an addiction counselor or clinical addictioncounselor for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article.
    (b) Subsection (a)(5) does not apply to a person who is describedin section 2(a) or 3 of this chapter.
    (c) An individual who is exempt from licensing under section2(a)(4) of this chapter may use the title "pastoral addiction

counselor" and may engage in the practice of addiction counselingfor compensation.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.

IC 25-23.6-10.1-2
Practice by individuals who are not licensed
    Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit addictioncounselor or clinical addiction counselor services performed by aperson who does not use a title specified in this article and who isany of the following:
        (1) A licensed or certified health care professional acting withinthe 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) psychologist licensed under IC 25-33;
            (F) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
            (G) nurse licensed under IC 25-23;
        and who has training and experience in addiction counseling.
        (2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of studyin medicine or psychology or a course of study to gain licensureunder this article:
            (A) in an accredited eligible postsecondary educationalinstitution or training institution accredited by the Councilfor Accreditation of Counseling and Related EducationalPrograms;
            (B) through a National Association of Alcohol and DrugAbuse Counselors approved academic education provider;or
            (C) by a graduate accumulating experience required forlicensure if:
                (i) the services are performed under qualified supervisionand constitute a part of the person's supervised course ofstudy or other level of supervision; and
                (ii) the student or graduate uses a title that contains theterm "intern", "student", or "trainee".
        (3) A nonresident of Indiana if the person performs addictioncounseling or therapy in Indiana for not more than:
            (A) five (5) days in any one (1) month; or
            (B) fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year;
        and the person is authorized to perform such services under thelaws of the state or country in which the person resides.
        (4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, orother member of the clergy.
        (5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performingcharitable, religious, or educational functions or providingpastoral 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 drugcourt, or a reentry court certified by the Indiana Judicial Centerwhen performing assigned job duties.
        (9) A probation officer when performing assigned job duties.
    (b) This section does not prohibit a person referred to insubsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.

IC 25-23.6-10.1-3
Prohibited locations to provide services by individuals who are notlicensed
    Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article mayprovide or ensure the provision of addiction counseling services in:
        (1) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
        (2) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
        (3) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of mentalhealth and addiction as an addiction services regular agency;
        (4) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1;
        (5) a community health center;
        (6) an institution operated by the department of correction; or
        (7) a community mental health center under IC 12-21-2-3;
if the person has met all of the requirements established by acredentialing agency approved by the department of mental healthand addiction, and the person does not profess to be a licensedaddiction therapist or a licensed addiction counselor under thisarticle.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.

IC 25-23.6-10.1-4
Required use of certain titles
    Sec. 4. An individual who is licensed as an addiction counselor orclinical addiction counselor must include the words "licensedaddiction counselor" or "licensed clinical addiction counselor" or theletters "LAC" or "LCAC" on all promotional materials, including:
        (1) business cards;
        (2) brochures;
        (3) stationery:
        (4) advertisements; and
        (5) signs;
that name the individual.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.

IC 25-23.6-10.1-5
Testimony
    Sec. 5. A licensed addiction counselor or licensed clinicaladdiction counselor licensed under this article may provide factualtestimony but may not provide expert testimony.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.
IC 25-23.6-10.1-6
Penalties
    Sec. 6. An individual who knowingly and intentionally violatesthis chapter after July 1, 2010, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.28.