Sec. 2.5. An individual who applies for a license as a clinical addiction counselor associate must meet the following requirements:
(1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:
(A) received a master's or doctor's 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 4(a)(1) of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(2) or 4(a)(3) of this chapter; and
(B) completed the education requirements under section 6 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 a clinical addiction counselor associate 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.225-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.80-2018, SEC.2; P.L.142-2020, SEC.31.