IC 25-23.6-7
    Chapter 7. Mandatory Disclosure by Social Workers and ClinicalSocial Workers

IC 25-23.6-7-1
Application of chapter
    Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an individual licensed underthis article.
    (b) This chapter does not apply to:
        (1) physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5;
        (2) nurses licensed under IC 25-23;
        (3) psychologists licensed under IC 25-33; or
        (4) attorneys licensed to practice law in Indiana;
when providing counseling services within the scope of practice forwhich they are licensed.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.140-1993,SEC.5; P.L.147-1997, SEC.58.

IC 25-23.6-7-2
School counselors; application of chapter
    Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to school counselors whoprovide counseling services at the following:
        (1) An elementary or secondary school accredited by the stateboard of education.
        (2) A state educational institution.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007,SEC.335.

IC 25-23.6-7-3
Pastoral counseling; application of chapter
    Sec. 3. This chapter does not apply to a minister, a volunteer, oran employee of a nonprofit organization performing charitable,religious, or educational assistance or giving pastoral counseling.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.

IC 25-23.6-7-4
"Counseling services" defined
    Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "counseling services" meansevaluating, treating, or giving advice to, on a fee-for-services,prepaid, or other compensatory basis:
        (1) an individual with a mental, an emotional, or a substanceabuse problem; or
        (2) an individual who seeks instruction in behaviormodification, advice concerning interpersonal relationships, oradvice concerning problems of daily living, including smokinghabits, weight loss, and nutrition.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.

IC 25-23.6-7-5
"Counselor" defined    Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "counselor" means an individuallicensed under this article who provides counseling services on afee-for-services, prepaid, or other compensatory basis.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,SEC.59.

IC 25-23.6-7-6
Disclosure of counselor's educational background
    Sec. 6. Before providing counseling services, a counselor shalldisclose to the person to whom counseling services are provided thecounselor's educational background in the field of counseling,including the following:
        (1) Whether the counselor has a degree in counseling or arelated field.
        (2) The type of degree issued and the eligible postsecondaryeducational institution that issued the degree.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-2007,SEC.336.

IC 25-23.6-7-7
Violations; penalty
    Sec. 7. A person who violates section 6 of this chapter or whoprovides false information or documents under this chapter commitsa Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,SEC.60.