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    Counseling Laws in

    Indiana
    Steve Rockey
    CNS 780
    February 18th, 2014
    Licensed Counseling Practitioner Specifics
    (As found in IC 25-23.6-8.5)
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) is the way to go - the Indiana Behavioral
    Health and Human Services Licensing Board handles licensing
    Graduate Degree required - at least 60 hours and 1000 hours total of supervised
    practice (practicum, internship, etc.) within a graduate degree
    To become an LMHC, one must do 3000 hours of supervised practice - within 4 years
    but no sooner than 21 months
    One must take the NCMHCE (through the NBCC) to apply for LHMC certification
    Licensing - Indiana doesnt license through reciprocity, done on a case by
    case basis. Must have taken the NMHCE; NCC doesnt count. Must also
    show that youve been counseling for at least 3 of the past 5 years and need
    to pass an Indiana jurisprudence exam. Can apply for a temporary
    permit to practice.
    Basic Ethical Considerations
    Confidentiality - Similar to NC, counselors are required to uphold confidentiality as it
    is mandated by law. The exceptions to this are client danger to self, others, suspected
    child abuse, and court orders (IC 16-39-2-3)
    Privilege - Privilege is trickier. Privilege is held up by law (IC 25-23.6-6) but there are
    various exceptions to this rule - especially with suspicion of abuse and children (is
    often invoked in custody cases) (IC 31-32-11-1)
    Informed Consent - again similar to NC, especially used in cases of abortion, HIV
    testing, etc. (to promote a clients rights)
    More Detailed Laws and Ethical Considerations
    Reporting Child Abuse - Indiana has a Duty to Report law (IC 31-33-5) that requires
    anyone suspecting child abuse to report immediately (orally) to DCS or local law
    enforcement. If an individual is a part of a school system, institution, facility, agency,
    medical facility, etc., they are required to report immediately to the individual in
    charge of the institution. The leader, then, is required to make a report to DCS or local
    law enforcement.
    Elder Abuse - Similar to child abuse reporting laws, individuals who believe or have
    reason to believe that another person is in danger are required to report. The relevant
    agency to make reports to is the Adult Protective Services unit. (IC 12-10-3)
    Involuntary Commitment - Indianas law on involuntary commitment is that an
    individual who is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be
    detained or committed under any of the following statutes... (IC 12-26-1-1)
    This includes immediate detention, emergency detention, temporary commitment,
    and regular commitment according to statute. They go in time order from least
    amount of time to most.
    Scope of Practice - A counselors scope of practice is found in IC 25-23.6-1-7.5,
    whereas a counselors practice is described in terms of what we believe to be the
    basics of counseling (items like: using research based techniques to help people
    personally, socially, and vocationally; using instruments and measures responsibly;
    counseling in various settings; using community resources; using individual and group
    counseling; referring; and so on. This does not, however, include diagnosis.
    Sources
    http://www.in.gov/pla/files/IBHHSLB_2012_Edition.pdf
    http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code
    http://www.nbcc.org/Assets/StateForms/IN.pdf
    http://www.theindianalawyer.com/juveniles-records-not-protected-by-counselorclient-
    privilege/PARAMS/article/24997

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