Behavioral Health and Human Services

Announcements

• The Counseling Compact allows eligible licensed counselors an alternative method for providing services in other member states. If you are interested in learning more about the Counseling Compact, including information about meetings, rulemaking, and any rules open for public comment, please use the following link: https://counselingcompact.org/compact-commission/.

As of July 1, 2024

• All applicants for the Behavioral Health Health and Human Services who are in their last semester of their program may apply to test early for their national exam. Applicants are required to submit their application for licensure to our office, and provide a letter of good standing. Applicants once approved, will be given a one year approval to test. This exam approval does not include a temporary permit.
• Behavioral Health Health and Human Services applicants  may now complete up to 100% of their supervision in a virtual setting. Any virtual supervision is required to meet the definition of “virtual supervision.” Virtual supervision must be completed under a qualified supervisor through an electronic platform that provides for synchronous visual and audio interaction in real time, and which is compliant with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Virtual supervision does not include telephone calls, electronic mail, or text messages.

Licensing Information

• Renew your license!
• Apply for or Maintain your license!
• Application Instructions and Requirements
• Renewal Forms, List of Approved CE Providers, and Renewal Cycle
• National Exams & Testing Agency Contacts
• Continuing Education Provider Application and Information
• Fee Schedule

Board Information

• Board Members
• Meeting Dates
• Minutes and Agendas
• Other Board Information
• Electronic Participation Policy

Consumer Information

To file a complaint against a provider, please use the link below. All complaints are investigated by the Attorney General's Office and are confidential unless formal charges are filed by the Attorney General's Office with the Board. For more information, the Attorney General's Office may be contacted at 317-232-6201.

Information on the process of submitting a Consumer complaint can be found on the Consumer Complaint Process page.

Resources

• Statute and Rules
• Approved Education Providers
• Other Governing Bodies
• Scope of Practice Rulings
• Requirements for Providing Services and Prescriptions through Telehealth

Contact Information

Cindy Vaught, Board Director
Dana Brooks, Assistant Director

Staff E-mail: pla8@pla.IN.gov
Staff Phone Number: (317) 232-2960

All litigation filings should be submitted through the PLA’s Litigation Division Web Form. If your “filing type” is not provided on the webform or you have a litigation-related inquiry, please contact the PLA at clerk@pla.in.gov.

All probation and other disciplinary documents resulting from a Board, Committee, or Commission Order should be submitted to probation@pla.in.gov.