An individual who applies for a license as a clinical addiction counselor must meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has:

   1. (A) received a master's or doctor's degree in addiction counseling, addiction therapy, or a related area as determined by the board from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 4(a)(1) of this chapter or from 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;
   2. (B) completed the educational requirements under section 6 of this chapter; and
   3. (C) completed the experience requirements under section 8 of this chapter.

2. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a:

   1. (A) conviction for a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79 ); or
   2. (B) conviction in the previous two (2) years that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently.
3. (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 without endangering the public.
4. (4) Pass an examination established by the board.
5. (5) Pay the fee established by the board.

As added by P.L.122-2009, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.30; P.L.85-2026, SEC.13.