§ 25-23.6-8.5-5 — Eligibility for examination; examination in last term

Indiana § 25-23.6-8.5-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 25: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Art. 23.6: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HUMAN
• Ch. 8.5: Mental Health Counselor Licensure

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(a) As used in this section, "term" refers to
an academic semester, trimester, or quarter.
(b) An individual who satisfies the requirements of:
(1) section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter; and
(2) section 2 of this chapter;
may take the examination provided by the board.
(c) An individual who:
(1) is enrolled in the last term of the last year of a program leading
to a degree that meets the requirements of section 1.5(a)(1) of this
chapter; and
(2) provides a letter of good standing from the director of the
mental health counselor department or the director's designee;
may take the examination provided by the board for a license as a
mental health counselor associate.
(d) A letter of good standing provided under subsection (c)(2) by an
individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor
associate must include the following information:
(1) The individual's first and last name.
(2) The type of degree and program in which the individual is
enrolled.
(3) A statement confirming that the individual is currently in the
final term of the program.
(4) The anticipated date of completion of the program.
(5) A statement confirming that the individual is in good
academic standing.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.84-2010, SEC.64; P.L.83-2024, SEC.21.