IC 25-23.6-7
Chapter 7. Mandatory Disclosure by Social Workers and Clinical
Social Workers
IC 25-23.6-7-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an individual licensed under
this 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 for
which 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 who
provide counseling services at the following:
(1) An elementary or secondary school accredited by the state
board 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, or
an 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" means
evaluating, 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 substance
abuse problem; or
(2) an individual who seeks instruction in behavior
modification, advice concerning interpersonal relationships, or
advice concerning problems of daily living, including smoking
habits, 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 individual
licensed under this article who provides counseling services on a
fee-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 shall
disclose to the person to whom counseling services are provided the
counselor's educational background in the field of counseling,
including the following:
(1) Whether the counselor has a degree in counseling or a
related field.
(2) The type of degree issued and the eligible postsecondary
educational 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 who
provides false information or documents under this chapter commits
a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.60.
IC 25-23.6-7
Chapter 7. Mandatory Disclosure by Social Workers and Clinical
Social Workers
IC 25-23.6-7-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an individual licensed under
this 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 for
which 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 who
provide counseling services at the following:
(1) An elementary or secondary school accredited by the state
board 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, or
an 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" means
evaluating, 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 substance
abuse problem; or
(2) an individual who seeks instruction in behavior
modification, advice concerning interpersonal relationships, or
advice concerning problems of daily living, including smoking
habits, 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 individual
licensed under this article who provides counseling services on a
fee-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 shall
disclose to the person to whom counseling services are provided the
counselor's educational background in the field of counseling,
including the following:
(1) Whether the counselor has a degree in counseling or a
related field.
(2) The type of degree issued and the eligible postsecondary
educational 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 who
provides false information or documents under this chapter commits
a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.60.
IC 25-23.6-7
Chapter 7. Mandatory Disclosure by Social Workers and Clinical
Social Workers
IC 25-23.6-7-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an individual licensed under
this 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 for
which 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 who
provide counseling services at the following:
(1) An elementary or secondary school accredited by the state
board 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, or
an 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" means
evaluating, 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 substance
abuse problem; or
(2) an individual who seeks instruction in behavior
modification, advice concerning interpersonal relationships, or
advice concerning problems of daily living, including smoking
habits, 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 individual
licensed under this article who provides counseling services on a
fee-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 shall
disclose to the person to whom counseling services are provided the
counselor's educational background in the field of counseling,
including the following:
(1) Whether the counselor has a degree in counseling or a
related field.
(2) The type of degree issued and the eligible postsecondary
educational 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 who
provides false information or documents under this chapter commits
a Class A misdemeanor. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997,
SEC.60.
