IC 25-23.6-4
Chapter 4. Social Worker; Unlawful Practices; Penalty
IC 25-23.6-4-1 Unlawful practices
Sec. 1. An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a social worker, licensed social worker, or
licensed clinical social worker;
(2) use the title:
(A) "social worker";
(B) "licensed social worker";
(C) "licensed clinical social worker";
(D) "clinical social worker";
(E) "psychiatric social worker"; or
(F) "psychosocial worker";
(3) use any other title containing the words "social worker",
"licensed social worker", or "licensed clinical social worker";
(4) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia
indicating or implying that the individual is a social worker,
licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker; or
(5) practice as a social worker, licensed social worker, or
clinical social worker for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.39; P.L.84-2010, SEC.55.
IC 25-23.6-4-2 Exemptions
Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the social
work or clinical social work services performed by a person who
does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the
following:
(1) A licensed or certified health care professional acting within
the scope of the person's license or certificate.
(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study
in medicine, psychology, or a course of study to gain licensure
under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary
educational institution or training institution accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate accumulating
experience required for licensure if:
(A) the services are performed under qualified supervision
and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of
study or other level of supervision; and
(B) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term
"intern", "student", or "trainee".
(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed social
work in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1)
month or more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar
year and the person is authorized to perform such services under
the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.
(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or
other member of the clergy.
(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing
charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing
pastoral 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.
(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in
subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.40; P.L.244-1999, SEC.2; P.L.215-2001, SEC.101; P.L.2-2007,
SEC.331; P.L.122-2009, SEC.27.
IC 25-23.6-4-3 Social service designee
Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may use the
title "social service designee" if the person:
(1) provides or assures provision of social services in:
(A) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
(B) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
(C) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of
mental health and addiction;
(D) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1; or
(E) a community health center; and
(2) does not profess to be:
(A) a licensed social worker; or
(B) licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1992,
SEC.777; P.L.2-1993, SEC.143; P.L.219-1993, SEC.1;
P.L.147-1997, SEC.41; P.L.215-2001, SEC.102.
IC 25-23.6-4-3.1 Use of case manager or discharge planner title by nonlicensed
individuals
Sec. 3.1. An individual who is not licensed under this article may
use the titles "case manager", "discharge planner", or a related title
if the individual:
(1) provides services in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or
IC 12-25 or a community mental health center; and
(2) does not profess to be licensed under this article. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.42.
IC 25-23.6-4-4 Violations; penalty
Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999,
commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.43. IC 25-23.6-4-5 Display of license; contents of promotional materials
Sec. 5. An individual who is licensed as a social worker or clinical
social worker shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each
location where the social worker or clinical social worker
regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed social worker" or "licensed
clinical social worker" or the letters "LSW" or "LCSW" on all
promotional materials, including business cards, brochures,
stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.44.
IC 25-23.6-4-6 Permitted testimony
Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide
factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
IC 25-23.6-4
Chapter 4. Social Worker; Unlawful Practices; Penalty
IC 25-23.6-4-1 Unlawful practices
Sec. 1. An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a social worker, licensed social worker, or
licensed clinical social worker;
(2) use the title:
(A) "social worker";
(B) "licensed social worker";
(C) "licensed clinical social worker";
(D) "clinical social worker";
(E) "psychiatric social worker"; or
(F) "psychosocial worker";
(3) use any other title containing the words "social worker",
"licensed social worker", or "licensed clinical social worker";
(4) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia
indicating or implying that the individual is a social worker,
licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker; or
(5) practice as a social worker, licensed social worker, or
clinical social worker for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.39; P.L.84-2010, SEC.55.
IC 25-23.6-4-2 Exemptions
Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the social
work or clinical social work services performed by a person who
does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the
following:
(1) A licensed or certified health care professional acting within
the scope of the person's license or certificate.
(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study
in medicine, psychology, or a course of study to gain licensure
under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary
educational institution or training institution accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate accumulating
experience required for licensure if:
(A) the services are performed under qualified supervision
and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of
study or other level of supervision; and
(B) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term
"intern", "student", or "trainee".
(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed social
work in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1)
month or more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar
year and the person is authorized to perform such services under
the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.
(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or
other member of the clergy.
(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing
charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing
pastoral 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.
(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in
subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.40; P.L.244-1999, SEC.2; P.L.215-2001, SEC.101; P.L.2-2007,
SEC.331; P.L.122-2009, SEC.27.
IC 25-23.6-4-3 Social service designee
Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may use the
title "social service designee" if the person:
(1) provides or assures provision of social services in:
(A) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
(B) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
(C) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of
mental health and addiction;
(D) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1; or
(E) a community health center; and
(2) does not profess to be:
(A) a licensed social worker; or
(B) licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1992,
SEC.777; P.L.2-1993, SEC.143; P.L.219-1993, SEC.1;
P.L.147-1997, SEC.41; P.L.215-2001, SEC.102.
IC 25-23.6-4-3.1 Use of case manager or discharge planner title by nonlicensed
individuals
Sec. 3.1. An individual who is not licensed under this article may
use the titles "case manager", "discharge planner", or a related title
if the individual:
(1) provides services in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or
IC 12-25 or a community mental health center; and
(2) does not profess to be licensed under this article. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.42.
IC 25-23.6-4-4 Violations; penalty
Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999,
commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.43. IC 25-23.6-4-5 Display of license; contents of promotional materials
Sec. 5. An individual who is licensed as a social worker or clinical
social worker shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each
location where the social worker or clinical social worker
regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed social worker" or "licensed
clinical social worker" or the letters "LSW" or "LCSW" on all
promotional materials, including business cards, brochures,
stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.44.
IC 25-23.6-4-6 Permitted testimony
Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide
factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
IC 25-23.6-4
Chapter 4. Social Worker; Unlawful Practices; Penalty
IC 25-23.6-4-1 Unlawful practices
Sec. 1. An individual may not:
(1) profess to be a social worker, licensed social worker, or
licensed clinical social worker;
(2) use the title:
(A) "social worker";
(B) "licensed social worker";
(C) "licensed clinical social worker";
(D) "clinical social worker";
(E) "psychiatric social worker"; or
(F) "psychosocial worker";
(3) use any other title containing the words "social worker",
"licensed social worker", or "licensed clinical social worker";
(4) use any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia
indicating or implying that the individual is a social worker,
licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker; or
(5) practice as a social worker, licensed social worker, or
clinical social worker for compensation;
unless the individual is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.39; P.L.84-2010, SEC.55.
IC 25-23.6-4-2 Exemptions
Sec. 2. (a) This article may not be construed to limit the social
work or clinical social work services performed by a person who
does not use a title specified in this article and who is one (1) of the
following:
(1) A licensed or certified health care professional acting within
the scope of the person's license or certificate.
(2) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study
in medicine, psychology, or a course of study to gain licensure
under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary
educational institution or training institution accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate accumulating
experience required for licensure if:
(A) the services are performed under qualified supervision
and constitute a part of the person's supervised course of
study or other level of supervision; and
(B) the student or graduate uses a title that contains the term
"intern", "student", or "trainee".
(3) Not a resident of Indiana if the person performed social
work in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1)
month or more than fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar
year and the person is authorized to perform such services under
the laws of the state or country in which the person resides.
(4) A rabbi, priest, Christian Science practitioner, minister, or
other member of the clergy.
(5) An employee or a volunteer for an organization performing
charitable, religious, or educational functions, providing
pastoral 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.
(b) Nothing in this section prohibits a person referred to in
subsection (a) from qualifying for licensure under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.40; P.L.244-1999, SEC.2; P.L.215-2001, SEC.101; P.L.2-2007,
SEC.331; P.L.122-2009, SEC.27.
IC 25-23.6-4-3 Social service designee
Sec. 3. A person who is not licensed under this article may use the
title "social service designee" if the person:
(1) provides or assures provision of social services in:
(A) a health facility licensed under IC 16-28;
(B) a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or IC 12-25;
(C) a substance abuse facility certified by the division of
mental health and addiction;
(D) a home health agency licensed under IC 16-27-1; or
(E) a community health center; and
(2) does not profess to be:
(A) a licensed social worker; or
(B) licensed under this article. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1992,
SEC.777; P.L.2-1993, SEC.143; P.L.219-1993, SEC.1;
P.L.147-1997, SEC.41; P.L.215-2001, SEC.102.
IC 25-23.6-4-3.1 Use of case manager or discharge planner title by nonlicensed
individuals
Sec. 3.1. An individual who is not licensed under this article may
use the titles "case manager", "discharge planner", or a related title
if the individual:
(1) provides services in a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 or
IC 12-25 or a community mental health center; and
(2) does not profess to be licensed under this article. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.42.
IC 25-23.6-4-4 Violations; penalty
Sec. 4. An individual who violates this chapter after July 1, 1999,
commits a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.43. IC 25-23.6-4-5 Display of license; contents of promotional materials
Sec. 5. An individual who is licensed as a social worker or clinical
social worker shall:
(1) display the license or a clear copy of the license at each
location where the social worker or clinical social worker
regularly practices; and
(2) include the words "licensed social worker" or "licensed
clinical social worker" or the letters "LSW" or "LCSW" on all
promotional materials, including business cards, brochures,
stationery, advertisements, and signs that name the individual. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.44.
IC 25-23.6-4-6 Permitted testimony
Sec. 6. A social worker licensed under this article may provide
factual testimony but may not provide expert testimony. As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.45.
