Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as an addiction counselor must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:
(A) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in addiction counseling or in a related area as determined by the board from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 3(1) of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 3(2) or 3(3) of this chapter;
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 5 of this chapter; and
(C) completed the experience requirements under section 7 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:
(A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2); or
(B) conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as an addiction counselor without endangering the public.
(4) Pass an examination established by the board.
(5) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.28.