CHAPTER 1. DEFINITIONS

IC 25-40
    ARTICLE 40. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCEPROFESSIONALS

IC 25-40-1
    Chapter 1. Definitions

IC 25-40-1-1
Applicability of chapter
    Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout thisarticle.
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.

IC 25-40-1-2
"Association"
    Sec. 2. "Association" refers to the Employee AssistanceProfessionals Association, Inc., a national nonprofit organizationdesigned to authorize state programs.
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.

IC 25-40-1-3
"Certified employee assistance professional"
    Sec. 3. "Certified employee assistance professional" means anindividual who meets the requirements of and remains in goodstanding with the commission.
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.

IC 25-40-1-4
"Commission"
    Sec. 4. "Commission" refers to the Employee AssistanceCertification Commission, a nationally recognized body that certifiesemployee assistance professionals.
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.

IC 25-40-1-5
"Employee assistance professional"
    Sec. 5. "Employee assistance professional" means an individualwho:
        (1) practices the employee assistance profession by providingworkplace based services designed to address employer andemployee productivity issues;
        (2) practices the employee assistance profession by assistingemployees and dependents of the employees with identifyingand finding the means to resolve personal problems that affectthe employee or the performance of the employee, not toinclude services provided by licensed mental healthprofessionals; and
        (3) is:
            (A) a certified employee assistance professional; or
            (B) experienced and trained in providing the services

described in subdivisions (1) through (2), including thesubjects described in IC 24-40-2-1(1) throughIC 24-40-2-1(5).
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.

IC 25-40-1-6
"Program"
    Sec. 6. "Program" refers to the Indiana chapter of the association,or other in-state, local programs, as authorized by the association,that are designed to identify employee assistance professionals whoare certified by and remain in good standing with the commission.
As added by P.L.185-1999, SEC.1.