Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Indiana
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Indiana: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavioral Health And Human Service Licensing Board through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency |
Both Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) are licensed in Indiana. Prospective counselors must first apply to be LMHCAs. Applicants must:
LHMC candidates must:
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Renewals of counseling licenses happen every two years in Indiana. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education, of which two of the hours must be in ethics. The fee to renew is $50. |
School Counseling Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Indiana Department of Education |
The Indiana Department of Education issues School Services Licenses to School Counselors. Candidates for an initial license must:
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Initial school services licenses are valid for two years and may be renewed by completing an application and paying a $35 renewal fee. Full practitioner licenses are valid for five years. To renew, school counselors must submit an application, pay $35 application fee, and provide proof of 90 Professional Growth Plan (PGP) points. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board | There are four levels of substance abuse counselors licenses in Indiana: Licensed Addiction Counselor Associate (LACA), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor Associate (LCACA), and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC). Requirements to earn a LACA license include:
Requirements to earn a LAC license include:
Requirements to earn an LCACA license include:
Requirements to earn an LCAC license include:
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All substance abuse counselor licenses in Indiana expire on April 1st of even-numbered years. Renewals cost $50 and must be accompanied by 40 hours of continuing education, with at least 20 hours of formal courses, of which two must be ethics. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rehabilitation counselors in Indiana must be Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs) or Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). Prospective counselors must first apply to be LMHCAs. Applicants must:
LHMC candidates must:
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Renewals of counseling licenses happen every two years in Indiana. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education, of which two of the hours must be in ethics. The fee to renew is $50. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for national certification |
Currently, there are no state certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in Illinois. However, it is a class B misdemeanor to use the title of Certified Behavior Analyst without a BCBA certification |
To continue utilizing the title of Certified Behavior Analyst, analysts must keep their BCBA certification current. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavioral Health And Human Service Licensing Board |
The Behavioral Health And Human Service Licensing Board licenses Marriage and Family Therapists and Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. Requirements for an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential are:
Programs must meet specific coursework requirements. Students must complete a 500-hour practicum as part of their studies with at least 100 hours of supervision In order to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a candidate must meet the above requirements, as well as:
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Renewals of marriage and family therapist licenses happen every two years in Indiana. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education, of which two of the hours must be in ethics. The fee to renew is $50. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Indiana
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavioral Health And Human Service Licensing Board through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency |
Child therapists in Indiana must be Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LMHCAs) or Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). Prospective counselors must first apply to be LMHCAs. Applicants must:
LHMC candidates must:
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Renewals of counseling licenses happen every two years in Indiana. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education, of which two of the hours must be in ethics. The fee to renew is $50. |