Ind. Code ch. 25-23.6-7

in effect

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

Ind. Code § 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.

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