Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “addiction treatment team” means a group of providers consisting of at least:

(1) either:

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(A) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 with prescriptive authority to prescribe a legend drug; or

(B) a physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5;

(2) either:

(A) a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33;

(B) a licensed clinical addiction counselor licensed under IC 25-23.6-10.5; or

(C) another master’s level licensed therapist certified by the division; and

(3) a recovery coach certified by a credentialing body endorsed by the division;

that provides comprehensive treatment for addiction and substance use disorders in a manner that moves a patient with an addiction or substance use disorder to abstinence or the lowest appropriate maintenance dose and provides, in consultation with the department of workforce development, educational services and vocational training that lead to employment.

As added by P.L.203-2017, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.7.