25-23.6-2-1. Establishment of Board

Sec. 1. The behavioral health and human services licensing board is established. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.147-1997, SEC.28; P.L.122-2009, SEC.22.

25-23.6-2-10. Marriage and Family Therapist Section Established

Sec. 10. (a) The marriage and family therapist section of the board is established. The section consists of the following: (1) Two (2) marriage and family therapist members of the board. (2) Two (2) consumer members of the board. (3) One (1) physician member of the board. (b) Three (3) members of the marriage and […]

25-23.6-2-10.5. Mental Health Counselor Section Established

Sec. 10.5. (a) The mental health counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following: (1) Two (2) mental health counselor members of the board. (2) Two (2) consumer members of the board. (3) One (1) physician member of the board. (b) Three (3) members of the mental health counselor section, […]

25-23.6-2-11. Duties of Sections of the Board

Sec. 11. The social worker, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, and addiction counselor sections of the board shall do the following: (1) Approve continuing education courses authorized under this article. (2) Propose rules to the board concerning the practice of the profession regulated by each section. (3) Other duties as directed by the […]

25-23.6-2-12. Examinations; Testing Company Services

Sec. 12. The board may utilize the services of a testing company to prepare, conduct, and score examinations. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.

25-23.6-2-2. Membership of Board; Qualifications; Political Affiliation

Sec. 2. (a) The board consists of ten (10) members appointed by the governor. Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board must include the following: (1) Two (2) marriage and family therapists who: (A) have at least a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy or a related field from an eligible postsecondary educational institution; (B) […]

25-23.6-2-3. Per Diem, Travel, and Other Expenses

Sec. 3. Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Each member of the board is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, as provided in the state travel policies […]

25-23.6-2-4. Removal of Governor Appointed Member

Sec. 4. A member of the board who is appointed by the governor may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.107.

25-23.6-2-5. Chairman; Term

Sec. 5. The board shall elect a chairman from among the members of the board for a one (1) year term. An individual may not be elected as chairman for more than two (2) consecutive one (1) year terms. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9.

25-23.6-2-6. Meetings

Sec. 6. The board shall meet monthly. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.36; P.L.264-2019, SEC.6.

25-23.6-2-7. Duties of Board

Sec. 7. The board shall consider matters that are of interest to all board sections. As added by P.L.186-1990, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.33-1993, SEC.37.

25-23.6-2-8. Adoption of Standards; Fees; Duties of Board

Sec. 8. (a) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 establishing standards for the following: (1) The competent practice of marriage and family therapy, bachelor’s degree social work, social work, clinical social work, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, and clinical addiction counseling. (2) The renewal of licenses issued under this article. (3) Standards for […]

25-23.6-2-9. Social Worker Section Established

Sec. 9. (a) The social worker section of the board is established. The section consists of the following: (1) Two (2) social worker members of the board. (2) Two (2) consumer members of the board. (3) One (1) physician member of the board. (b) Three (3) members of the social worker section, two (2) of […]

25-23.6-2-9.5. Addiction Counselor Section of Board Established

Sec. 9.5. (a) The addiction counselor section of the board is established. The section consists of the following: (1) Two (2) licensed clinical addiction counselor members of the board. (2) Two (2) consumer members of the board. (3) One (1) physician member of the board. (b) Three (3) members of the addiction counselor section, two […]