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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 […]

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 health care professional acting within the scope of the person’s license. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.