Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor 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 an area related to mental health counseling from:
(i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter; or
(ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter;
(B) completed the educational requirements under section 3 of this chapter; and
(C) completed the experience requirements under section 4 of this chapter.
(2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual:
(A) except as provided in section 1.7 of this chapter, holds a mental health counselor associate license, in good standing, issued under section 7 of this chapter; or
(B) is licensed or certified to practice as a mental health counselor in another state and is otherwise qualified under this chapter.
(3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
(4) 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 mental health counselor without endangering the public.
(5) Pass an examination provided by the board.
(6) Pay the fee established by the board.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.340; P.L.84-2010, SEC.58; P.L.42-2011, SEC.56.