2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 23.6. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 7. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE BY SOCIAL WORKERS AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS
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.
