Addiction and prevention professional licensing restructuring

1 ARTICLE 20:80
ADDICTION AND PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS

Chapter
20:80:01 General provisions, Repealed.
20:80:02 Application process, Repealed or Transferred.
20:80:03 Fees, Repealed.
20:80:04 Application information, Repealed or Transferred.
20:80:05 Academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:06 Clinical supervision, Repealed.
20:80:07 Examination, Repealed or Transferred.
20:80:08 Continuing education, Repealed or Transferred.
20:80:09 Renewal, upgrade, and change in status, Repealed.
20:80:10 Complaints, notice, and appeals, Repealed.
20:80:11 General administration.
20:80:12 Application requirements.
20:80:13 Certification and licensure.
20:80:14 Fees.
20:80:15 Education requirements.
20:80:16 Work experience and supervision requirements.
20:80:17 Examinations.
20:80:18 Supervision.
20:80:19 Continuing education. 2 20:80:20 Renewal.
20:80:21 Services through electronic means.


3 CHAPTER 20:80:01
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:01)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:01:01 Definitions, Repealed.
20:80:01:02 International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity,
Repealed.
20:80:01:03 Repealed.
20:80:01:04 Recognition, certification, and licensure process, Repealed.
20:80:01:05 Ethical standards, Repealed.
20:80:01:01. Definitions. Terms used in this article mean:
(1) "ACT," an addiction counselor trainee approved by the board;
(2) "Applicant," a person applying to the board for any purpose relating to that person's
recognition, certification, or licensure by the board;
(3) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;
(4) "CAC," a certified addiction counselor;
(5) "CPS," a certified prevention specialist;
(6) "Clinical supervisor," a person qualified to provide ongoing assessment and
oversight to ensure a supervisee's academic and work experience meets the requirements set
forth in chapter 20:80:05 and is within the scope of practice for the profession; 4 (7) "Contact hours," the units of measurement for continuing professional training. A
minimum of fifty minutes is required to gain one clock hour of professional training;
(8) "Continuing professional training," training gained from participation in approved
lectures, workshops, seminars, or post secondary education courses related to the field of
addiction counseling, behavioral health, or prevention services;
(9) "Department," the South Dakota Department of Social Services;
(10) "Division," the Division of Behavioral Health, a division of the Department of
Social Services;
(11) "Dually credentialed practitioner," a practitioner certified as a CAC or LAC and
a CPS;
(12) "IC&RC," the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium;
(13) "LAC," a licensed addiction counselor;
(14) "PST," a prevention specialist trainee approved by the Board;
(15) "Practitioner," a person certified, licensed, or recognized by the Board to practice
addiction counseling or prevention services who holds oneself out to the public by any title or
description of services which uses the words certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction
counselor, addiction counselor trainee, certified prevention specialist, prevention specialist
trainee, or any derivatives thereof;
(16) "Trainee," a status of recognition through the board for a person seeking to
complete the requirements for certified or licensed addiction counselor or certified prevention
specialist while under supervision approved by the Board; and
(17) "Twelve core functions," the twelve core functions of the alcohol and drug
counselor profession are: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, 5 counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record
keeping, and consultation Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:01:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12.

20:80:01:02. International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity.
A CAC, LAC, or CPS is eligible to apply to the board for reciprocity through the International
Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) by submitting an application and the
required fee.

The board may grant reciprocity at a certified addiction counselor, certified prevention
specialist, or licensed addiction counselor level for any practitioner who is certified by another
IC&RC member and who holds a reciprocal level credential Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:01:02, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1), 36-34-13.5.
6 20:80:01:04. Recognition, certification, and licensure process. The process for
obtaining recognition, certification, or licensure is:
(1) The board shall grant ACT or PST recognition status upon completion of the
application and payment of the required application fee. Recognition status is valid for one
year from the date of issuance and subject to renewal. Recognition status may not be renewed
more than four times;
(2) The board shall grant CAC or CPS certification upon completion of the application,
payment of the applicable fee, and successful passage of a required written examination.
Certification is renewed pursuant to SDCL 36-34-13.3; and
(3) The board shall grant LAC licensure upon completion of the application, payment
of the applicable fee, and successful passage of a required written examination. Licensure is
renewed pursuant to SDCL 36-34-13.3 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; subdivisions (2) and (3) adopted June 13,
2006, effective January 1, 2008; transferred from § 46:33:01:04, 40 SDR 58, effective October
9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(5), 36-34-13.3.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.

20:80:01:05. Ethical standards. Any person applying for recognition, certification,
or licensure or who is recognized as a trainee or a certified or licensed practitioner by the board 7 shall comply with the ethical standards set forth in the National Association of Alcoholism and
Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code
of Ethics Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:01:05, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

Reference: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of
Ethics, 2021. Copies of the Code of Ethics may be obtained on the Board's website at
https://dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/bapp/bapp.aspx or https://www.naadac.org/code-of-ethics.
8 CHAPTER 20:80:02
APPLICATION PROCESS
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:02)
(Repealed or Transferred)

Section
20:80:02:01 Application requirements, Transferred.
20:80:02:02 Application form, Repealed.
20:80:02:03 Application for certification or licensure, Repealed.
20:80:02:04 Board review of application for certification or licensure, Repealed.
20:80:02:05 Denial of application, Transferred.


20:80:02:01. Application requirements. An application for the following must be
made in writing on a form prescribed by the board:
(1) Trainee recognition status;
(2) License or certification;
(3) Temporary license or certification;
(4) Renewal of a license, certification, or trainee recognition status;
(5) Inactive license or certificate; or
(6) Reactivated license or certificate.
The application, license, or certification fee must be submitted with the application.
The application fee is non-refundable. 9 The applicant shall verify under penalty of perjury that all information on the
application is true and correct. The electronic submission of an application serves as the
applicant’s signature and verification of the information on the application. The board may
require the applicant clarify information on the application or provide additional information.
An application is not complete until the board receives the required documentation and
fees. An application that remains incomplete one year after the initial submission of the
application is considered to be withdrawn Transferred to § 20:80:12:01.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:02:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(5).

Cross-Reference:
Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.

20:80:02:03. Application for certification or licensure. An application for
certification or licensure must be submitted to the board within one hundred and eighty days
of the applicant completing all academic and work experience requirements for certification or
licensure Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:02:03, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023. 10 General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3)(4).

20:80:02:04. Board review of application for certification or licensure. The board
shall review each completed application for certification or licensure and shall either reject the
application or approve the application and accept the candidate for testing. Within thirty days
of the board's review of the application, the applicant will be notified in writing of the approval
or denial of the application Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5).

20:80:02:05. Denial of application. The board may deny an application for failure to
meet the applicable certification or licensure requirements set forth in this article or for any
reason set forth in SDCL 36-34-21. The board shall inform the applicant, in writing, of its
reasons for denial. An applicant whose application is denied is entitled to a hearing pursuant
to SDCL chapter 1-26 Transferred to § 20:80:12:02.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5).
11 CHAPTER 20:80:03
FEES
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:03)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:03:01 Remittance of fees, Repealed.
20:80:03:02 Fee schedule, Repealed.

20:80:03:01 Remittance of fees. Fees must be remitted to the board in the form
prescribed by the board and payable to the State of South Dakota. Failure to remit a required
fee may result in the denial of an application, renewal, or upgrade Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:03:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12, 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.

20:80:03:02. Fee schedule. The board shall collect the following nonrefundable fees:
(1) CAC, CPS, or LAC application fee, $50;
(2) CAC, CPS, or LAC examination fee, $200;
(3) CAC, CPS, or LAC retest fee, $200; 12 (4) CAC or CPS renewal fee, $350;
(5) LAC renewal fee, $400;
(6) CAC, CPS, or LAC reinstatement fee, $150;
(7) Status upgrade fee, $150;
(8) ACT or PST recognition fee, $100;
(9) ACT or PST renewal fee, $100;
(10) ACT or PST application fee, $150;
(11) LAC and CPS dual credential renewal fee, $400;
(12) CAC and CPS dual credential renewal fee, $400;
(13) International certificate fee, $20;
(14) Inactive license fee, $50; and
(15) Temporary license fee, $100 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:03:02, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12, 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.

13 CHAPTER 20:80:04
APPLICATION INFORMATION
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:04)
(Repealed or Transferred)

Section
20:80:04:01 Repealed.
20:80:04:02 CPS certification, Transferred.
20:80:04:03 Trainee recognition, Repealed.
20:80:04:04 CAC certification or LAC licensure, Transferred.

20:80:04:02. CPS certification. An applicant for certified prevention specialist
certification shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable fees;
(3) An official transcript from an approved educational program recognized by the
board demonstrating the educational requirements for certification;
(4) Documentation of the required work hours under board approved supervision, as
prescribed in this article, completed after the board granted trainee status;
(5) Documentation of the required supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor, as prescribed in this article, completed after the board granted trainee status; 14 (6) Verification of the certificate or license number and status of the certificate or
license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been certified
or licensed to practice counseling, if applicable;
(7) A statement of criminal record, if applicable;
(8) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, revocation, or suspension
of, or reprimand of a previously held certificate or license; and
(9) A recent photograph Transferred to § 20:80:13:03.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:04:02, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.

20:80:04:03. Trainee recognition. An applicant for ACT or PST recognition status
shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The application fee;
(3) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board demonstrating
the educational requirements for recognition, as prescribed by this article; 15 (4) Verification of the certificate or license number and status of the certificate or
license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been certified
or licensed to practice counseling, if applicable;
(5) A statement of criminal record, if applicable;
(6) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, revocation, or suspension
of, or reprimand of a previously held certificate or license; and
(7) A recent photograph Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:04:03, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.

20:80:04:04. CAC certification or LAC licensure. An applicant for certified
addiction counselor certification or licensed addiction counselor licensure shall submit to the
board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable fees;
(3) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board
demonstrating the educational requirements for certification; 16 (4) Documentation of the required work hours under board approved supervision, as
prescribed in this article, performed after the board granted trainee status;
(5) Documentation of the required supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor, as prescribed in this article, performed after the board granted trainee status;
(6) Verification of the license number and status of the license from the applicable
licensing board in each state where the applicant has been licensed to practice counseling, if
applicable;
(7) A statement of criminal record, if applicable;
(8) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, revocation, or suspension
of, or reprimand of a previously held certificate or license; and
(9) A recent photograph Transferred to § 20:80:13:02.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.

17 CHAPTER 20:80:05
ACADEMIC AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:05)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:05:01 to 20:80:05:03 Repealed.
20:80:05:04 CPS academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:05:05 Repealed.
20:80:05:06 ACT academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:05:07 PST academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:05:08 Repealed.
20:80:05:09 CAC academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:05:10 LAC academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.
20:80:05:11 CAC requirement exemption, Repealed.
20:80:05:12 LAC requirement exemption, Repealed.
20:80:05:13 Approval of specialized education courses, Repealed.
20:80:05:14 Independent practice, Transferred.


20:80:05:04. CPS academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for
CPS shall meet the following requirements: 18 (1) Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, evidenced by transcript, from an
accredited post secondary institution;
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following specialized education courses:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Foundations of alcohol and other drug prevention or workshop equivalent
as approved by the board;
(d) Theory and practice of alcohol and drug prevention; and
(e) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional including six contact hours of
ethics specific to prevention; and
(3) Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the
prevention specialist domains, including detailed documentation for a minimum of 750 hours
of supervised practical training experience in the prevention specialist domains with a
minimum of 50 hours in each domain Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, adopted June 13, 2006, effective January 1, 2008, transferred
from § 46:33:05:04, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:05:06. ACT academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for
ACT shall meet the following requirements: 19 (1) Have a minimum of a high school diploma or general education diploma;
(2) Be employed by or volunteer for an agency to participate in activities related
specific to the alcohol and drug counselor domains to include the 12 core functions as defined
in § 20:80:01:01;
(3) Be supervised by a qualified CAC or LAC throughout the entire recognition period
as a trainee;
(4) Adhere to all applicable ethical standards adopted by the board;
(5) Identify oneself to the public as an addiction counselor trainee; and
(6) Before the trainee recognition period ends, complete all academic and work
experience requirements for certification or licensure as defined in §§ 20:80:05:09 or
20:80:05:10 and successfully pass the examination as defined in chapter 20:80:07 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, adopted June 13, 2006, effective January 1, 2008; transferred
from § 46:33:05:06, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:05:07. PST academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for
PST shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, evidenced by transcript, from an
accredited post secondary institution;
(2) Be employed by or volunteer for an agency to participate in activities related
specific to the prevention specialist domains as defined by IC&RC; 20 (3) Be supervised throughout the entire recognition period by a qualified CPS. If a
qualified CPS is unavailable, the PST may be supervised by a qualified CAC or LAC;
(4) Adhere to all applicable ethical standards adopted by the board;
(5) Identify oneself to the public as a prevention specialist trainee; and
(6) Before the trainee recognition period ends, complete all academic and work
experience requirements for certification as defined in § 20:80:05:04 and successfully pass the
examination as defined in chapter 20:80:07 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:05:07, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).


20:80:05:09. CAC academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for
CAC shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a minimum of a high school diploma or general education diploma;
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following undergraduate or graduate level specialized education courses:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Alcohol and drug group counseling;
(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional; 21 (e) Foundations of individual counseling;
(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;
(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;
(h) Diverse populations; and
(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective; and
(3) Have the following minimum number of hours of supervised work experience
specific to the alcohol and drug counselor domains together with the corresponding diploma
or degree: 8,000 hours of work experience and a high school diploma or general education
diploma; 6,000 hours of work experience and an associate's degree; 4,000 hours of work
experience and a bachelor's degree; 2,000 hours of work experience and a master's degree or
above. The degree must be in a behavioral science field and from an accredited post secondary
institution. Applicants shall provide detailed documentation for a minimum of 300 hours of
the required supervised work experience in the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours
in each core function Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:05:10. LAC academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for
LAC shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Have a minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by
transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution; 22 (2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following specialized education courses, with a minimum of five courses at the graduate
level:
(a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;
(b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;
(c) Legal, ethical, and professional standards;
(d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;
(e) Treatment planning;
(f) Clinical supervision; and
(g) Multicultural competency; and
(3) Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised work experience specific to the
alcohol and drug counselor domains, including detailed documentation for a minimum of 300
hours of supervised practical training experience in the 12 core functions with a minimum of
ten hours in each core function Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(7).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(7).

20:80:05:11. CAC requirement exemption. An applicant for CAC is exempt from
the requirements in § 20:80:05:09 if the applicant holds certification as a Certified Chemical
Dependency Counselor Level II (CCDC II) before April 1, 2014. 23 An applicant for CAC who holds certification as a Certified Chemical Dependency
Counselor Level I (CCDC I) before April 1, 2014, will maintain their CCDC I status until
completion of the academic and work experience requirements in § 20:80:05:09 Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:05:12. LAC requirement exemption. An applicant for LAC is exempt from
the requirements in § 20:80:05:10 if the applicant holds certification as a Certified Chemical
Dependency Counselor Level III (CCDC III) before April 1, 2014.
An applicant for LAC is exempt from the requirements in § 20:80:05:10 if the applicant
holds certification as a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Level II (CCDC II) before
April 1, 2014, and successfully completes one of the following options before April 1, 2014:
(1) A minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by
transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution;
(2) A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by
transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution and five years of clinical addiction
counseling experience;
(3) A minimum of an associate's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by
transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution and 10 years of clinical addiction
counseling experience; or 24 (4) A minimum of a high school diploma or general education diploma and 15 years
of clinical addiction counseling experience.
Any applicant who holds certification as a CCDC II and meets the requirements above
shall submit an application and official transcripts showing proof of degree with the board prior
to July 1, 2014, on a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. The years of clinical
addiction counseling experience must be years accrued after initial certification Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:05:13. Approval of specialized education courses. All specialized education
courses must be approved by the board and must be completed at an accredited post secondary
institution. The applicant shall submit a course evaluation form provided by the board, the
required fee, a transcript from the post secondary institution, and the course syllabus. The board
shall maintain and make available upon request the list of approved specialized education
courses Repealed.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02. 25
20:80:05:14. Independent practice. In order for a practitioner to qualify as a private
independent addiction counselor, a practitioner shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Hold an active LAC credential with the board; and
(2) Have completed a minimum of two years of qualifying supervised work experience
in the field of addiction counseling following initial certification or licensure.
The requirements of this section do not apply to any person engaged in independent
practice prior to April 1, 2014 Transferred to § 20:80:13:06.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

26 CHAPTER 20:80:06
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:06)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:06:01 Supervision, Repealed.
20:80:06:02 Supervisor compliance with code of ethics, Repealed.
20:80:06:03 Supervisor requirements and duties, Repealed.
20:80:06:04 Supervision of an ACT, Repealed.
20:80:06:05 Supervision of a PST, Repealed.
20:80:06:01. Supervision. Supervision must include a minimum of one hour of
supervision for every ten hours of client contact. The methods that may be used are intensive
case review and discussion utilizing direct observation of a practitioner in action via videotape,
direct live observation of sessions, co-counseling, process recordings, simulations, role
playing, direct or indirect observation of clinical practice via case presentations, verbatim case
reviews, quality care reviews, and other methods consistent with providing supervisory
services.
Supervision must be face-to-face whenever possible. Not more than 50 percent of the
required hours may be by email, internet, video-conferencing, audio-conferencing, or
teleconferencing Repealed.
27 Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:06:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:06:02. Supervisor compliance with code of ethics. A supervisor shall comply
with any applicable board adopted code of ethics for the position being supervised and with
the code of ethics pertaining to the supervisor's own position Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:06:02, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:06:03. Supervisor requirements and duties. The supervisor of an ACT shall
be a qualified CAC or LAC. The supervisor of a PST shall be a qualified CPS. If a CPS is
unavailable, the supervisor may be a qualified CAC or LAC who shall be approved by the
agency that employs the PST. To qualify as a supervisor, the practitioner shall:
(1) Hold an active CAC, LAC, or CPS credential with the board;
(2) Have administrative, evaluative, and professional development skills and
knowledge;
(3) Adhere to all applicable ethical standards adopted by the board; 28 (4) Uphold the federal, state, local, and agency rules and regulations regarding
professional practice;
(5) Evaluate a supervisee's skills, experience with, and knowledge of the alcohol and
drug counselor domains or the prevention specialist domains as defined by IC&RC;
(6) Assist the supervisee in the certification, licensure, or upgrade process. The
supervisor shall be knowledgeable of the current standards and criteria to ensure proper
supervision and guidance in the certification or licensure process; and
(7) Ensure that each supervisee is familiar with all applicable ethical standards adopted
by the board.
A practitioner who is employed in a designated clinically and medically underserved
area and experiencing circumstances that prevent them from meeting the supervision
requirements, may upon written request, be granted an exception by the board Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:06:03, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:06:04. Supervision of an ACT. The supervision of an ACT by a CAC or LAC
must include a minimum of eight contact hours each month. A minimum of one hour of
supervision for every ten hours of client contact is required. The supervisor shall determine
and direct any need for supervision beyond the eight hours per month requirement. A trainee
may not be supervised by a relative Repealed. 29
Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:06:04, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

20:80:06:05. Supervision of a PST. The supervision of a PST by a CPS, CAC, or
LAC must include a minimum of eight contact hours each month. The supervisor shall
determine and direct any need for supervision beyond the eight hours per month requirement.
A trainee may not be supervised by a relative Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:06:05, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

30 CHAPTER 20:80:07
EXAMINATION
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:07)
(Repealed or Transferred)

Section
20:80:07:01 Written examination required, Transferred.
20:80:07:02 Repealed.
20:80:07:03 Retesting requirements, Repealed.
20:80:07:04 to 20:80:07:07 Repealed.

20:80:07:01. Written examination required. An applicant for licensure or
certification shall successfully complete a written examination approved by the board. An
applicant may submit an application to test and the required fee to the board for approval. The
board shall notify applicants approved for testing in writing of the examination date, time, and
place. An applicant needing special accommodations for the examination shall submit to the
board a request for the accommodations accompanied by a health care provider's
documentation for the accommodations at least sixty days prior to the examination date
Transferred to § 20:80:17:01.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:07:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12. 31 Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).


20:80:07:03. Retesting requirements. An applicant who fails the written
examination required for licensure or certification may retest by submitting to the board an
application to retest and the required fee. An applicant who does not successfully pass the
examination after three attempts must apply for trainee status and meet the current educational
standards, and supervision and work requirements for the license or certificate at the time of
reapplication Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:07:03, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(4).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.


32 CHAPTER 20:80:08
CONTINUING EDUCATION
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:08)
(Repealed or Transferred)

Section
20:80:08:01 List of continuing professional training activities maintained by the
board, Repealed.
20:80:08:02 Sources of continuing professional training, Repealed.
20:80:08:03 Preapproved sponsors, Repealed.
20:80:08:04 Standards for approval, Repealed.
20:80:08:05 Approval of activities, Repealed.
20:80:08:06 Repealed.
20:80:08:07 Continuing professional training requirements, Repealed.
20:80:08:08 Continuing professional training compliance period, Repealed.
20:80:08:09 Proof of compliance required, Repealed.
20:80:08:10 Board audit of compliance requirements, Repealed.
20:80:08:11 Restriction on continuing professional training contact hours, Repealed.
20:80:08:12 Credit for teaching and facilitating training, Repealed.
20:80:08:13 Repealed.
20:80:08:14 Definitions, Repealed.
20:80:08:15 Continuing education requirements, Repealed.
20:80:08:16 Record keeping, Repealed. 33 20:80:08:17 Qualified continuing education, Transferred.
20:80:08:18 Restrictions on continuing education credit, Repealed.
20:80:08:19 Approved continuing education programs, Transferred.
20:80:08:20 Credit for presentations and publications, Transferred.
20:80:08:21 Waiver of continuing education requirements, Transferred.

20:80:08:14. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Continuing education cycle," a two-year period that begins on December first of
an odd-numbered year and ends on November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year;
(2) "In-house program," a program attended or presented by the licensee for the
purpose of educating staff in the same office; and
(3) "Licensee," a person licensed or certified by the board as a CAC, LAC, or CSP
Repealed.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:15. Continuing education requirements. A licensee shall complete forty
hours of qualified continuing education in each continuing education cycle. At least four of the
continuing education hours must be on counseling ethics. Continuing education required for
renewal of a license or certificate is prorated in six month increments for a licensee granted an
initial license or certificate during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, 34 a licensee shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information
provided on the renewal application is true and correct. The licensee shall provide sufficient
documentation to permit verification of the qualified continuing education if audited by the
board Repealed.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(5).

20:80:08:16. Record keeping. A licensee shall maintain records to verify the
continuing education used to renew a license or certificate. A licensee shall maintain records
in the form of a completion certificate or other documents supporting evidence of completion.
The licensee shall maintain the records for four years after the date of renewal Repealed.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:17. Qualified continuing education. Qualified continuing education is an
academic course, in-house program, workshop, clinic, forum, lecture, program, seminar, or
other educational activity delivered for the purpose of increasing or sustaining the proficiency
of the licensee in the practice of addiction or prevention counseling. 35 An academic semester credit equals fifteen continuing education hours and an
academic quarter credit equals ten continuing education hours.
The same qualified continuing education may not be repeated by a licensee in
consecutive continuing education cycles Transferred to § 20:80:19:03.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:18. Restrictions on continuing education. A licensee may not earn more
than eight continuing education hours during a compliance period from qualified in-house
programs Repealed.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:19. Approved continuing education programs. The board shall accept
qualified continuing education programs accredited, approved, or presented by the following
organizations or the organization’s state affiliate:
(1) Addiction Technology Transfer Center;
(2) American Association of Christian Counselors;
(3) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; 36 (4) American Association of Social Workers;
(5) American Counseling Association;
(6) American Medical Association;
(7) American Psychological Association;
(8) Center for the Application of Prevention Technology;
(9) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;
(10) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation;
(11) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium;
(12) Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations;
(13) National Alliance of Mental Illness;
(14) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors;
(15) National Association of Social Workers;
(16) National Board for Certified Counselors;
(17) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals;
(18) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family
Therapists;
(19) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Psychologists;
(20) South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners;
(21) South Dakota Corrections Association;
(22) South Dakota Council of Community Behavioral Health;
(23) South Dakota Counseling Association;
(24) South Dakota Department of Corrections;
(25) South Dakota Department of Health; 37 (26) South Dakota Department of Human Services;
(27) South Dakota Department of Social Services;
(28) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and
(29) The state licensing board for addiction or prevention counselors of another state.
The board may approve other qualified continuing education programs upon request or
a licensee or provider. A licensee or provider requesting approval of a continuing education
program shall apply on a form approved by the board Transferred to § 20:80:19:05.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:20. Credit for presentations and publications. A licensee who has
prepared an academic addiction or prevention counseling course, an addiction or prevention
counseling training workshop, or an addiction or prevention counseling seminar or who has
written, as first author, an addiction or prevention counseling article accepted for publication
in a recognized professional journal is allowed a maximum of ten continuing education hours
in each continuing education cycle for each original presentation or publication. The licensee
shall maintain verification of completion of the presentation or the letter of acceptance to
publish consistent with the requirements of this chapter Transferred to § 20:80:19:06.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12. 38 Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

20:80:08:21. Waiver of continuing education requirements. The board may waive
the continuing education requirements of this chapter upon receipt of a licensee’s written
request for a waiver showing good cause. The board may not waive continuing education for
more than one continuing education cycle, Transferred to § 20:80:19:07.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).

39 CHAPTER 20:80:09
RENEWAL, UPGRADE, AND CHANGE IN STATUS
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:09)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:09:01 Biennial certification and licensure information required, Repealed.
20:80:09:02 Repealed.
20:80:09:03 Annual certification or licensure renewal fee, Repealed.
20:80:09:04 Failure to renew by deadline for certification or licensure, Repealed.
20:80:09:05 Repealed.
20:80:09:06 Trainee recognition renewal information required, Repealed.
20:80:09:07 Repealed.
20:80:09:08 Annual trainee recognition renewal fee, Repealed.
20:80:09:09 Failure to renew by deadline for trainee recognition status, Repealed.
20:80:09:10 Repealed.
20:80:09:11 Status upgrade, Repealed.
20:80:09:12 Requirements for status upgrade, Repealed.
20:80:09:13 Change in certification or licensure status, Repealed.
20:80:09:14 Repealed.

40 20:80:09:06. Trainee recognition renewal information required. For renewal of
trainee recognition, the following is required:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The required renewal fee;
(3) Documentation of accumulated work hours under board approved supervision
completed after the board granted trainee recognition;
(4) Documentation of accumulated supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor completed after the board granted trainee recognition; and
(5) Documentation of accumulated education completed after the board granted
trainee recognition.
The information required in this section must be submitted to the board annually to
renew trainee recognition Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:09:06, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1).



20:80:09:09. Failure to renew by deadline for trainee recognition status. Any
trainee who fails to submit the renewal application and fee by the expiration of the trainee's
recognition status automatically loses recognition status. Any trainee who has allowed the 41 trainee recognition status to lapse may reinstate the status within thirty days of the expiration
date, providing the trainee:
(1) Requests reinstatement;
(2) Submits the renewal application and all applicable documentation; and
(3) Pays the application fee and the renewal fee.
Any trainee wanting to reinstate recognition status after the thirty day reinstatement
period shall successfully complete three of the courses required for either CPS, CAC, or LAC
Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:09:09, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5)(7).

Cross-Reference:
Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.
CPS academic and work requirements, § 20:80:04:04.
CAC academic and work requirements, § 20:80:05:09.
LAC academic and work requirements, § 20:80:05:12.


42 20:80:09:11. Status upgrade. The board may upgrade the status of a CAC to an LAC
if the CAC submits to the board the following:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application and upgrade fees;
(3) An official educational transcript from an approved educational program
recognized by the board demonstrating the requirements for a status upgrade;
(4) Documentation of the required work hours under board approved supervision, as
prescribed in this article;
(5) Documentation of the required supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor, as prescribed in this article; and
(6) Proof of passage of an examination approved by the board Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:09:11, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5)(7).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02.




43 CHAPTER 20:80:10
COMPLAINTS, NOTICE, AND APPEALS
(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:10)
(Repealed)

Section
20:80:10:01 Filing the complaint, Repealed.
20:80:10:02 Notice of complaint, Repealed.
20:80:10:03 Appeal of denial, Repealed.


20:80:10:01. Filing the complaint. Any complaint against a practitioner must be
made in writing to the board and include the full name and address of the complainant. The
complaint must contain facts that describe the nature of the complaint. A complaint is not a
public record. An agency or individual who files a complaint, or provides information related
to a complaint, has no right to participate in the investigation or formal disciplinary
proceedings.
The board shall review all complaints in accordance with SDCL 36-34-18 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:10:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(2)(3), 36-34-18. 44

20:80:10:03. Appeal of denial. An applicant denied initial or renewal recognition,
certification, or licensure may appeal the decision. The appeal must be submitted in writing to
the board within thirty days of the date the applicant received notification from the board. An
applicant may appeal the board's decision pursuant to SDCL chapter 1-26 Repealed.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:10:03, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023.
General Authority: SDCL 36-1C-13, 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 1-26-30, 36-34-12(2).

Cross-Reference: Appeal from final action in contested case, SDCL 1-26-30.2.
45 CHAPTER 20:80:11
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Section
20:80:11:01 Definitions.
20:80:11:02 International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity.
20:80:11:03 National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals
reciprocity.
20:80:11:04 Ethical standards -- Addiction counselors and prevention specialists.
20:80:11:05 Ethical standards -- Peer support specialists.
46 20:80:11:01. Definitions. Terms used in this article mean:
(1) "Addiction counselor," an individual who meets the required educational, work
experience, and examination requirements of this article;
(2) "Agency," an organization where a trainee or supervisee volunteers or works;
(3) "Board," the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;
(4) "Department," the South Dakota Department of Social Services;
(5) "Peer support specialist," an individual who meets the educational, work
experience, and examination requirements of this article;
(6) “Practitioner,” an individual certified, licensed, or recognized in accordance with
thew provisions of SDCL chapter 36-34;
(7) "Prevention domains," the following measures of an individual's competency in
addiction prevention:
(a) Planning and evaluation;
(b) Prevention education and service delivery;
(c) Communication;
(d) Community organization;
(e) Public policy and environmental change; and
(f) Professional growth and responsibility;
(8) "Prevention specialist," an individual who meets the educational, work experience,
and examination requirements of this article;
(9) "Recognition," a status granted by the board to a trainee or supervisee; 47 (10) "Recovery," the process of abstaining from addictive substances and behaviors,
managing disease symptoms, and actively improving one's physical, psychological and social
well-being;
(11) "Supervisee," an individual who has received recognition by the board for meeting
education requirements and who is obtaining the required work experience, under the
supervision of a board-approved supervisor, to be certified or licensed under this article;
(12) "Trainee," an individual recognized by the board for seeking the required
education and work experience to be certified or licensed under this article while under the
supervision of a board-approved supervisor; and
(13) "Twelve core functions," the following duties that serve as the foundational
framework of practitioner performance:
(a) Assessment;
(b) Case management;
(c) Client education;
(d) Consultation;
(e) Counseling;
(f) Crisis intervention;
(g) Intake;
(h) Orientation;
(i) Recordkeeping;
(j) Referral;
(k) Screening; and
(l) Treatment planning. 48
Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12.
49 20:80:11:02. International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity.
An addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist may apply for
reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for recognition
by another member board. The board shall verify certification or licensure to the International
Certification and Reciprocity Consortium on the forms prescribed and provided by the
International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.
The board may grant reciprocity as a certified addiction counselor, certified prevention
specialist, certified peer support specialist, or licensed addiction counselor to an individual
who is credentialed by another International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium member
board and who holds an equivalent credential issued by the other member board. Reciprocity
may only be granted based on the existing credential having substantially similar education
and examination requirements to the credential to be granted.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.5.

50 20:80:11:03. National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals
reciprocity. The board may grant reciprocity to an addiction counselor, prevention specialist,
or peer support specialist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for
Addiction Professionals. Reciprocity may only be granted based on the existing credential
having substantially similar education and examination requirements to the credential to be
granted.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.5.
51 20:80:11:04. Ethical standard – Addiction counselors and prevention specialists.
An individual who is applying for certification or licensure as an addiction counselor or
prevention specialist, who receives recognition as a trainee or supervisee by the board, or who
is certified or licensed as an addiction counselor or prevention specialist by the board shall
comply with:
(1) The ethical standards set forth in the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of
Ethics; and
(2) The confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records required pursuant to
42 C.F.R. Part 2 (February 16, 2024).

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-21.

Reference: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of
Ethics, 2025. Copies may be obtained for free at https://www.naadac.org/code-of-ethics.
52 20:80:11:05. Ethical standard -- Peer support specialists. An individual who is
applying for certification as a peer support specialist, who is recognized as a trainee or
supervisee, or who is certified as a peer support specialist by the board shall comply with the
ethical standards set forth in Principle X of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists Code of Ethics.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-21.

Reference: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists Code of Ethics, 2025. Copies may be obtained
for free at https://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/naadac_code_of_ethics_06012025.pdf.

53
CHAPTER 20:80:12
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Section
20:80:12:01 Application -- General requirements.
20:80:12:02 Denial of application.
20:80:12:03 Application for certification or licensure -- Submission deadline.
20:80:12:04 Application for plan of supervision -- Trainee.
20:80:12:05 Application for plan of supervision – Certified addiction counselor.
20:80:12:06 Application for plan of supervision -- Licensed addiction counselor.
20:80:12:07 Application for plan of supervision -- Prevention specialist.
20:80:12:08 Application for plan of supervision -- Peer support specialist.
20:80:12:09 Application to reinstate an expired plan of supervision.
20:80:12:10 Application for certification or licensure by endorsement.
20:80:12:11 Application for temporary certification or licensure.
20:80:12:12 Application to reactivate an expired certification or licensure.
20:80:12:13 Application to upgrade trainee status to supervisee status.
54 20:80:02:0120:80:12:01. Application requirements -- General requirements. An
application for the following must be made in writing on a form prescribed by the board for:
(1) Trainee recognition status;
(2) Supervisee recognition status;
(3) License or certification;
(3) Temporary license or certification;
(4) Renewal of a license, certification, or trainee or supervisee recognition status;
(5) Inactive license or certificate; or
(6) Reactivated license or certificate;
(7) Reinstated recognition, license, or certificate; or
(8) Temporary license or certification.
The application, recognition, license, or certification fee must be submitted with the
application. The application fee is non-refundable.
The applicant shall verify under penalty of perjury that all information on the
application is true and correct. The electronic submission of an application serves as the
applicant's signature and verification of the information on the application. The board may
require the applicant clarify information on the application or provide additional information.
An application is not complete until the board receives the required documentation and
fees. An application that remains incomplete one year after the initial submission of the
application is considered to be withdrawn.
55 Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:02:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from §
20:80:02:01.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(5)(2)(3) 36-34-13.3, 36-34-13.7, 36-34-13.8,
36-34-13.10, 36-34-25.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02 20:80:14:02.
56 20:80:02:0520:80:12:02. Denial of application. The board may deny an application
for failure to meet the applicable recognition, supervisor, renewal, certification, or licensure
requirements set forth in this article or for any reason set forth in SDCL 36-34-13.6 or 36-34-
21. The board shall inform the applicant, in writing, of its reasons for denial. An applicant
whose application is denied is entitled to a hearing pursuant to SDCL chapter 1-26.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023;
transferred from § 20:80:02:05.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)(5) 36-34-13.2, 36-34-21.

57 20:80:12:03. Application for certification or licensure -- Submission deadline. An
application for certification or licensure must be submitted to the board within one hundred
and eighty days of the applicant completing all academic, work experience, and supervision
requirements for certification or licensure and passing the required examination for
certification or licensure. Failure to make application within the required time period results in
the disqualification of any work experience and supervision hours accumulated for purposes
of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements under chapter 20:80:16.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).
58 20:80:12:04. Application for plan of supervision -- Trainee. An applicant for a
trainee plan of supervision shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable trainee recognition fee;
(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the
applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;
(5) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(6) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;
(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes
of acquiring work experience and supervision;
(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.
A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring
the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification or
licensure, as prescribed by this article. 59 An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The
application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this
section.
A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the
expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or
reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
while under the plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work
experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure under this article.
A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the trainee is not
working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated
under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and
supervision requirements for certification or licensure for a period of five years from the date
the original plan of supervision is issued.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.
60 20:80:12:05. Application for plan of supervision – Certified addiction counselor.
An applicant for an addiction counselor plan of supervision shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable recognition fee;
(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the
applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;
(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which
indicates the applicant meets the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:05;
(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(7)The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;
(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes
of acquiring work experience and supervision;
(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.
A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring
the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification. 61 An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The
application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this
section.
A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the
expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or
reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of
meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in §
20:80:16:02.
The board may grant an additional renewal period for an approved plan of supervision,
if requested in writing by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or
undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the
approved plan of supervision.
A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is
not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated
under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and
supervision requirements for certification for a period of five years from the date the original
plan of supervision is issued.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10. 62
Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

63 20:80:12:06. Application for plan of supervision -- Licensed addiction counselor.
An applicant for a licensed addiction counselor plan of supervision shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable recognition fee;
(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board demonstrating
the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;
(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which
indicates the applicant's completion of the education requirements, as set forth in §
20:80:15:06;
(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;
(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes
of acquiring work experience and supervision;
(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.
A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring
the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of licensure. 64 An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The
application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this
section.
A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the
expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or
reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of
meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for licensure as set forth in §
20:80:16:03.
The board may grant an additional renewal period for an approved plan of supervision,
if requested in writing by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or
undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the
approved plan of supervision.
A board approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is
not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated
under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and
supervision requirements for licensure for a period of five years from the date the original plan
of supervision is issued.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10. 65
Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

66 20:80:12:07. Application for plan of supervision -- Prevention specialist. An
applicant for a prevention specialist plan of supervision shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable recognition fee;
(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the
applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;
(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board
demonstrating completion of the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:07;
(6) Verification of the certificate or license number and status of the certificate or
license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been
recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;
(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes
of acquiring work experience and supervision;
(9) A statement of the applicant’s criminal record, if applicable;
(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of a previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(11) A recent photograph.
A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring
the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification. 67 An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The
application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this
section.
A board approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the
expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or
reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of
meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in §
20:80:16:04.
The board may grant an additional renewal period for an approved plan of supervision,
if requested in writing by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or
undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the
approved plan of supervision.
A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is
not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated
under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and
supervision requirements for certification for a period of five years from the date the original
plan of supervision is issued.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10. 68
Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.


69 20:80:12:08. Application for plan of supervision -- Peer support specialist. An
applicant for a peer support specialist plan of supervision shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable recognition fee;
(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the
applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;
(5) Verification that the applicant meets the education requirements, as set forth in §
20:80:15:08;
(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;
(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes
of acquiring work experience and supervision;
(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of a previously held recognition, certificate, or license;
(11) A statement verifying applicant's recovery status as demonstrating continuous,
stable recovery for the preceding twelve months; and
(12) A recent photograph. 70 An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The
application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this
section.
A board approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the
expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or
reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of
meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in §
20:80:16:05.
The board may grant an additional renewal period for an approved plan of supervision,
if requested in writing by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or
undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the
approved plan of supervision.
A board approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is
not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated
under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and
supervision requirements for certification or licensure for a period of five years from the date
the original plan of supervision is issued.


Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13. 71 Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.
72 20:80:12:09. Application to reinstate an expired plan of supervision. An expired
plan of supervision may be reinstated within thirty days after the date of expiration. An
application to reinstate the plan of supervision must be submitted to the board within thirty
days after expiration. No work experience or supervision may be accumulated between the
date of expiration and the date of reinstatement of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.10.
73
20:80:12:10. Application for certification or licensure by endorsement. An
applicant certified or licensed in addiction counseling, prevention services, or peer support
services in another state may apply for certification or licensure by submitting to the board:
(1) A completed application for the applicable credential pursuant to § 20:80:12:01;
(2) The application fee;
(3) The applicable certification or license fee;
(4) Verification of the applicant's passing score on the applicable examination
prescribed by chapter 20:80:17;
(5) Verification of the applicant's current certification or license as an addiction
counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, in good standing, issued by another
state licensing board for a continuous period of at least three years immediately preceding the
application;
(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been certified or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support
specialist, if applicable;
(7) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(8) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(9) A recent photograph of the applicant.
The certification or licensure by endorsement granted must be based on the education
and examination requirements specific to the credential to be granted. 74
Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-1D-1, 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.5.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.


75 20:80:12:11. Application for temporary certification or licensure. An applicant
certified or licensed in addiction counseling, prevention services, or peer support services in
another state may apply for a temporary certification or license by submitting to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The application fee;
(3) The applicable certification or license fee;
(4) Verification of the applicant's current certification or license as an addiction
counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, in good standing, issued by another
state licensing board for a continuous period of at least three years immediately preceding the
application;
(5) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been certified or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support
specialist, if applicable;
(6) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable; and
(7) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license.
A temporary license automatically expires ninety days after the date of issuance or
verification of a passing score on the examination prescribed by chapter 20:80:17. A temporary
license may be renewed one time.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13. 76 Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.5.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.


77 20:80:12:12. Application to reactivate an expired certification or licensure. An
expired certification or license may be reactivated by submitting to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable certification or license fee;
(3) Proof of the applicant's qualified continuing education, as set forth in chapter
20:80:19, for the period of expiration; and
(4) Official verification of the applicant's passing score on the examination prescribed
by chapter 20:80:17 after the date the original certification or license expired.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12, 36-34-13.8.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

78 20:80:12:13. Application to upgrade trainee status to supervisee status. The board
may upgrade the status of a trainee to a supervisee if the trainee submits to the board the
following:
(1) A completed application; and
(2) An official educational transcript from an educational program recognized by the
board which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for a supervisee, as set
forth in chapter 20:80:15.
A trainee must be in good standing with the board to request an upgraded status.
There is no fee to upgrade a trainee status to a supervisee status. Any previous trainee
fees are applied to the supervisee status.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).




79 CHAPTER 20:80:13
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Section
20:80:13:01 Certified addiction counselor requirements.
20:80:13:02 Licensed addiction counselor requirements.
20:80:13:03 Certified prevention specialist requirements.
20:80:13:04 Certified peer support specialist requirements.
20:80:13:05 Addiction counselor status upgrade requirements.
20:80:13:06 Independent practice.
80 20:80:13:01. Certified addiction counselor requirements. An applicant for certified
addiction counselor certification shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable certification fee;
(4) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which
indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for certification, as set forth in §
20:80:15:09;
(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours,
as set forth in § 20:80:16:02;
(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in §
20:80:17:02;
(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate or license; and
(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13. 81 Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

82 20:80:04:04 20:80:13:02. CAC certification or LAC licensure Licensed addiction
counselor requirements. An applicant for certified addiction counselor certification or
licensed addiction counselor licensure shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable fees application fee;
(3) The applicable licensure fee;
(3) (4) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board
demonstrating which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for
certification licensure, as set forth in § 20:80:15:10;
(4) (5) Documentation of the applicant's required work hours experience and under
board approved supervision hours, as prescribed in this article, performed after the board
granted trainee status as set forth in § 20:80:16:03;
(5) Documentation of the required supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor, as prescribed in this article, performed after the board granted trainee status;
(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in §
20:80:17:03;
(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed to practice counseling as an addiction counselor,
prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;
(7) (8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable; 83 (8) (9) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, revocation, or
suspension of, or reprimand of a, the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or
license; and
(9) (10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023;
transferred from § 20:80:04:04.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02 20:80:14:02.



84 20:80:04:0220:80:13:03. CPS certification Certified prevention specialist
requirements. An applicant for certified prevention specialist certification shall submit to the
board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable fees certification fee;
(3) The applicable licensure fee;
(3) (4) An official transcript from an approved educational program recognized by the
board demonstrating which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for
certification, as set forth in § 20:80:15:11;
(4) (5) Documentation of the applicant's required work hours experience and under
board approved supervision hours, as prescribed in this article, completed after the board
granted trainee status as set forth in § 20:80:16:04;
(5) Documentation of the required supervision hours with a board approved
supervisor, as prescribed in this article, completed after the board granted trainee status;

(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:04;
(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed to practice counseling as an addiction counselor,
prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;
(7) (8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable; 85 (8) (9) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, revocation, or
suspension of, or reprimand of a, the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or
license; and
(9) (10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:04:02, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from
20:80:04:02.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(2)(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:03:02 20:80:14:02.


86 20:80:13:04. Certified peer support specialist requirements. An applicant for
certified peer support specialist certification shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable certification fee;
(4) Documentation that indicates the applicant's completion of the education
requirements set forth in § 20:80:15:12;
(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours,
as set forth in § 20:80:16:05;
(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in §
20:80:17:05;
(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the
certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has
been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer
support specialist, if applicable;
(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or
reprimand of, the applicant's previously held certificate or license;
(10) A statement verifying the applicant's recovery status demonstrating continuous,
stable recovery for an addiction over the past twelve months; and
(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source 87 General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

88 20:80:13:05. Addiction counselor status upgrade requirements. The board may
upgrade the status of a certified addiction counselor to a licensed addiction counselor if the
certified addiction counselor submits to the board the following:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The applicable application fee;
(3) The applicable license fee; and
(4) An official educational transcript from an approved educational program
recognized by the board which indicates the certified addiction counselor meets the educational
requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as set forth in § 20:80:15:10.
A certified addiction counselor must be in good standing with the board to request an
upgraded status.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

89 20:80:05:14 20:80:13:06. Independent practice. In order for a practitioner to qualify as a
private independent addiction counselor, a practitioner shall meet the following
requirements:
(1) Hold an active LAC credential addiction counselor license with the board; and
(2) Have completed a minimum of two years of qualifying supervised work
experience in the field of addiction counseling following initial certification or licensure.
The requirements of this section do not apply to any person engaged in independent
practice prior to April 1, 2014.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; transferred from § 20:80:05:14.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1) 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1) 36-34-12(3).
90
CHAPTER 20:80:14
FEES

Section
20:80:14:01 Remittance of fees.
20:80:14:02 Fee schedule.
20:80:14:03 Application fee non-refundable.
20:80:14:04 No refund before expiration of recognition or certification.

91 20:80:14:01. Remittance of fees. The application fee must be remitted to the board in
the form prescribed by the board. The board may only take action on an application when the
fee is received.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3(2), 36-34-13.7(1), 36-34-13.8(1), 36-34-
13.10(2).

92 20:80:14:02. Fee schedule. The board shall collect the following fees:
(1) Application fee, fifty dollars;
(2) Examination fee, one hundred fifty dollars;
(3) Addiction counselor trainee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;
(4) Addiction counselor trainee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;
(5) Addiction counselor supervisee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;
(6) Addiction counselor supervisee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;
(7) Addiction counselor certification fee, one hundred dollars;
(8) Addiction counselor certification renewal fee, three hundred fifty dollars;
(9) Addiction counselor licensure fee, one hundred dollars;
(10) Addiction counselor licensure renewal fee, four hundred dollars;
(11) Prevention specialist trainee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;
(12) Prevention specialist trainee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;
(13) Prevention specialist supervisee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;
(14) Prevention specialist supervisee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;
(15) Prevention specialist certification fee, one hundred dollars;
(16) Prevention specialist certification renewal fee, three hundred fifty dollars;
(17) Peer support trainee recognition fee; fifty dollars;
(18) Peer support trainee renewal fee; fifty dollars;
(19) Peer support supervisee recognition fee; fifty dollars;
(20) Peer support supervisee renewal fee, fifty dollars;
(21) Peer support certification fee; fifty dollars;
(22) Peer support certification renewal fee; fifty dollars; 93 (23) Certification reinstatement fee, one hundred fifty dollars;
(24) Licensure reinstatement fee, one hundred fifty dollars;
(25) Status upgrade fee, one hundred dollars;
(26) Dual credential renewal fee, four hundred dollars;
(27) International certificate fee, twenty dollars;
(28) Inactive certification fee, fifty dollars;
(29) Inactive license fee, fifty dollars; or
(30) Temporary license fee, fifty dollars.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13(6).
94 20:80:14:03. Application fee non-refundable. An application fee paid to the board
is non-refundable.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-14-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-9.
95 20:80:14:04. No refund before expiration of recognition or certification. A
trainee who applies for a certification prior to the expiration of a plan of supervision may not
be refunded for any fees paid for the trainee status. A certified addiction counselor who
applies for a licensed addiction counselor license prior to the expiration of the certification
may not be reimbursed for any fees paid for the certification.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.

96 CHAPTER 20:80:15
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


Section
20:80:15:01 Approved education institutions.
20:80:15:02 Approved education programs -- Addiction counselor or prevention
specialist.
20:80:15:03 Approved education programs -- Peer support specialist.
20:80:15:04 Education requirements -- Trainee.
20:80:15:05 Education requirements -- Addiction counselor supervisee.
20:80:15:06 Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee.
20:80:15:07 Education requirements -- Prevention specialist supervisee.
20:80:15:08 Education requirements -- Peer support specialist supervisee.
20:80:15:09 Education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.
20:80:15:10 Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.
20:80:15:11 Education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist.
20:80:15:12 Education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.


97 20:80:15:01. Approved education institutions. Education requirements to become a
certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction counselor, or certified prevention specialist
must be completed at a university or college accredited by one of the following:
(1) Higher Learning Commission;
(2) Middle States Commission on Higher Education;
(3) New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education;
(4) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities;
(5) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges; or
(6) Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).
98 20:80:15:02. Approved education programs -- Addiction counselor or prevention
specialist. Courses completed through a program accredited by the National Addiction Studies
Accreditation Commission or the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs meet the individual course requirements of this chapter.
The board may approve other education courses that demonstrate the required addiction
counseling or prevention specialist educational competencies. An applicant requesting
approval of an additional education program shall apply on a form approved by the board and
provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate
that a course meets the education requirements for certification or licensure.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).
99 20:80:15:03. Approved education programs -- Peer support specialist. Education
requirements to be a certified peer support specialist must be completed through the following:
(1) Appalachian Consulting Group;
(2) Black Hills State University;
(3) Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies;
(4) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors;
(5) South Dakota Department of Social Services; or
(6) South Dakota Unified Judicial System.
The board may approve other qualified education programs that demonstrate expertise
in peer support and recovery. An applicant requesting approval of an additional education
program shall apply on a form approved by the board and provide a syllabus for the course to
be reviewed. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that a course meets the education
requirements for certification.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

100 20:80:15:04. Education requirements -- Trainee. An applicant for a plan of
supervision as a trainee must have a high school diploma or a general education diploma.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3). 101 20:80:15:05. Education requirements -- Addiction counselor supervisee. An
applicant for a plan of supervision as an addiction counselor shall:
(1) Have a bachelor's degree from an approved education institution, as described in §
20:80:15:01, in a behavioral health field, as evidenced by a transcript; or
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in at least
two of the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Alcohol and drug group counseling;
(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional;
(e) Foundations of individual counseling;
(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;
(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;
(h) Diverse populations; and
(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3). 102 20:80:15:06. Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee.
An applicant for a plan of supervision as a licensed addiction counselor supervisee shall:
(1) Have a master's degree from an approved education institution, as described in §
20:80:15:01, in a behavioral science field, as evidenced by a transcript; or
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in at least
two of the following graduate-level education courses:
(a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;
(b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;
(c) Legal, ethical, and professional standards;
(d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;
(e) Treatment planning; and
(g) Multicultural competency.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
103 20:80:15:07. Education requirements -- Prevention specialist supervisee. An
applicant for a plan of supervision as a prevention specialist supervisee shall:
(1) Have a bachelor's degree from an approved education institution, as described in §
20:80:15:01, in a behavioral health field, as evidenced by a transcript; or
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in at least
two of the following education courses:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Foundations of alcohol and other drug prevention;
(d) Theory and practice of alcohol and drug prevention; and
(e) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3). 104 20:80:15:08. Education requirements -- Peer support specialist supervisee. An
applicant for a plan of supervision as a peer support specialist supervisee shall:
(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and
(2) Have at least five hours of training specific to personal recovery from an approved
education program, as described in § 20:80:15:03, in each of the following areas:
(a) Advocacy;
(b) Mentoring and education; and
(c) Ethical responsibility.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

105 20:80:15:09. Education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor. An
applicant for a certified addiction counselor shall:
(1) Have a a high school diploma or general education diploma; and
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses from an approved education
institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Alcohol and drug group counseling;
(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional;
(e) Foundations of individual counseling;
(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;
(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;
(h) Diverse populations; and
(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
106 20:80:15:10. Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor. An
applicant for a licensed addiction counselor shall:
(1) Have a master's degree in a behavioral science field from an approved education
institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01, as evidenced by a transcript; and
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses from an approved education
institution:
(a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;
(b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;
(c) Legal, ethical, and professional standards;
(d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;
(e) Treatment planning; and
(g) Multicultural competency.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

107 20:80:15:11. Education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist. An
applicant for certified prevention specialist shall:
(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and
(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of
the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses from an approved education
institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01:
(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;
(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;
(c) Foundations of alcohol and other drug prevention;
(d) Theory and practice of alcohol and drug prevention; and
(e) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
108 20:80:15:12. Education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist. An
applicant for certified peer support specialist shall:
(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and
(2) Complete training specific to personal recovery, from an approved education
program as described in § 20:80:15:03, in each of the following areas:
(a) Ten hours of advocacy;
(b) Ten hours of mentoring and education; and
(c) Sixteen hours of ethical responsibility.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).


109 CHAPTER 20:80:16
WORK EXPERIENCE AND SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

Section
20:80:16:01 Work experience and supervision.
20:80:16:02 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified addiction
counselor.
20:80:16:03 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Licensed addiction
counselor.
20:80:16:04 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified prevention
specialist.
20:80:16:05 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified peer support
specialist.
20:80:16:06 Recognition of work experience and supervision by a South Dakota
licensing board.



110 20:80:16:01. Work experience and supervision. Work experience and supervision
requirements to become a certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction counselor, certified
prevention specialist, or certified peer support specialist must be completed under a board-
approved plan of supervision. Work hours and supervision acquired before a board-approved
plan of supervision is issued do not qualify as work experience or supervision for purposes of
certification or licensure.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
111 20:80:16:02. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified
addiction counselor. To be a certified addiction counselor, an applicant must meet the
following work experience and supervision requirements:
(1) If the applicant has a high school diploma or general education diploma, six
thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least three hundred hours of which
must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision;
(2) If the applicant has an associate degree in a related field, five thousand hours of
work experience in a related field, at least two hundred and fifty hours of which must be under
supervision that complies with the plan of supervision;
(3) If the applicant has a certificate of addiction and prevention studies from an
accredited post-secondary institution, five thousand hours of work experience in a related field,
at least two hundred fifty hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan
of supervision;
(4) If the applicant has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, four thousand hours of
work experience in a related field, at least two hundred hours of which must be under
supervision that complies with the plan of supervision; or
(5) If the applicant has a master's degree in a relevant field, two thousand hours of work
experience in a related field, at least one hundred hours of which must be under supervision
that complies with the plan of supervision.
The work experience must include at least one hundred hours of work experience in
each of the twelve core functions.

Source: 112 General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

113 20:80:16:03. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Licensed addiction
counselor. To be a licensed addiction counselor, an applicant must complete at least two
thousand hours of work experience in a related field. At least one hundred hours of the work
experience must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.
The work experience must include at least one hundred hours of work experience in
each of the twelve core functions.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).


114 20:80:16:04. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified
prevention specialist. To be a certified prevention specialist, an applicant must complete at
least two thousand hours of work experience in prevention. At least one hundred hours of the
work experience must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.
The work experience must include at least fifty hours of work experience in each of the
prevention domains.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
115 20:80:16:05. Work experience and supervision requirements – Certified peer
support specialist. To be a certified peer support specialist, an applicant must complete at
least five hundred hours of work experience in prevention. At least twenty-five hours of the
work experience must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
116 20:80:16:06. Recognition of work experience and supervision by a South Dakota
licensing board. The board may recognize work experience and supervision hours acquired
pursuant to supervision approved and overseen by another licensing board in this state. The
hours must relate to addiction counseling or prevention and must be documented or verifiable
as prescribed by this chapter.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
117 Chapter 20:80:17
EXAMINATION

Section
20:80:17:01 Examination required.
20:80:17:02 Examination -- Certified addiction counselor.
20:80:17:03 Examination -- Licensed addiction counselor.
20:80:17:04 Examination -- Certified prevention specialist.
20:80:17:05 Examination -- Certified peer support specialist.

118 20:80:07:0120:80:17:01. Written examination Examination required. An To
obtain a licensure or certification, an applicant for licensure or certification shall successfully
complete a written must pass an examination approved by the board as prescribed by this
chapter.
An applicant may submit an application to test and the required fee apply to the testing
organization for the examination or apply to the board for approval with the required
examination fee to arrange the examination. The board shall notify applicants approved for
testing in writing of the examination date, time, and place, if applicable.
An applicant needing special accommodations for the examination shall submit to the
board a request for the accommodations accommodation, accompanied by a health care
provider's documentation for the accommodations at least sixty days prior to the
accommodation, with the application for examination date.


Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:07:01, 40 SDR
58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from §
20:80:07:01.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(2)(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

119 20:80:17:02. Examination -- Certified addiction counselor. To be a certified
addiction counselor, an applicant must pass one of the following:
(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Alcohol and Drug
Counselor Examination;
(2) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Advanced Alcohol and
Drug Counselor Examination;
(3) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals' National Certified
Addiction Counselor Level I examination; or
(4) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals' National Certified
Addiction Counselor Level II examination.
To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the
examination directly to the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).
120 20:80:17:03. Examination -- Licensed addiction counselor. To be a licensed
addiction counselor, an applicant must pass one of the following:
(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Alcohol and Drug
Counselor Examination;
(2) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Advanced Alcohol and
Drug Counselor Examination;
(3) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified
Addiction Counselor Level I examination;
(4) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified
Addiction Counselor Level II examination; or
(5) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Master Addiction
Counselor examination.
To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the
examination directly to the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).


121 20:80:17:04. Examination -- Certified prevention specialist. To be a certified
prevention specialist, an applicant must pass one of the following:
(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Prevention Specialist
examination; or
(2) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified
Addiction Counselor Prevention Specialist examination.
To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the
examination directly to the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).
122 20:80:17:05. Examination -- Certified peer support specialist. To be a certified peer
support specialist, an applicant must pass one of the following:
(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Peer Recovery examination;
or
(2) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified
Addiction Counselor Peer Recovery Support Specialist examination.
To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the
examination directly to the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

123 CHAPTER 20:80:18
SUPERVISION

Section
20:80:18:01 Supervisor qualifications -- Addiction or prevention trainee or
supervisee.
20:80:18:02 Supervisor qualifications -- Peer support trainee or supervisee.
20:80:18:03 Supervisor application.
20:80:18:04 Renewal of approved supervisor status.
20:80:18:05 Supervisor duties.
20:80:18:06 Multiple supervisors.
20:80:18:07 Completion or termination of a plan of supervision.
20:80:18:08 Supervisor and supervisee at same agency.
20:80:18:09 Supervision requirements -- Addiction counselor.
20:80:18:10 Supervision requirements -- Prevention specialist.
20:80:18:11 Supervision requirements -- Peer support specialist.
124 20:80:18:01. Supervisor qualifications -- Addiction or prevention trainee or
supervisee. To be an approved supervisor for an addiction or prevention trainee or supervisee,
an individual must be certified or licensed as a certified addiction counselor, certified
prevention specialist, licensed addiction counselor, professional counselor, professional
counselor-mental health, marriage and family therapist, certified social worker-private
independent practice, psychologist, or psychiatrist, in good standing with the applicable South
Dakota state licensing board, and be actively licensed for at least:
(1) Two years immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with eight hours
of qualified continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision and eight hours
of qualified continuing education focused on the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Criteria, within two years prior to the date of application; or
(2) One year immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with sixteen hours
of qualified continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision and sixteen
hours of qualified continuing education focused on the American Society of Addiction
Medicine Criteria, within two years prior to the date of application.
For purposes of this section, an undergraduate or graduate level course in clinical
supervision, completed at an approved education institution, meets the requirements of
continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision required by this section.
For purposes of this section, an undergraduate or graduate level course in drug and
alcohol treatment continuum, completed through an approved educational program at an
approved education institution, qualifies as continuing education focused on the American
Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria required by this section. 125 Approval as a supervisor is automatically revoked if the approved supervisor ceases to
meet the qualification on which approval as a supervisor was granted or if the supervisor is
subjected to disciplinary action by the applicable state licensing board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

Reference: The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 & 2, 2023, American
Society of Addiction Medicine. Copies may be obtained at https://www.asam.org/asam-
criteria. Cost: one hundred eighty dollars for a one-year digital subscription.
126 20:80:18:02. Supervisor qualifications -- Peer support trainee or supervisee. An
approved supervisor for a peer support trainee or supervisee must be certified or licensed as a
certified addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, licensed addiction counselor,
professional counselor, certified peer support specialist, professional counselor-mental health,
marriage and family therapist, certified social worker-private independent practice,
psychologist, or psychiatrist, in good standing with the applicable licensing board in this state,
and be actively licensed for at least:
(1) Two years immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with eight hours
of qualified continuing education focused on peer recovery and support, within two years prior
to the date of application; or
(2) One year immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with sixteen hours
of qualified continuing education focused on peer recovery and support, within two years prior
to the date of application.
Approval as a supervisor is automatically revoked if the approved supervisor ceases to
meet the qualification on which approval as a supervisor was granted or if the supervisor is
subjected to disciplinary action by the applicable state licensing board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
127 Reference: The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 &2, 2023, American
Society of Addiction Medicine. Copies may be obtained at https://www.asam.org/asam-
criteria. Cost: one hundred eighty dollars for a one-year digital subscription.
128 20:80:18:03. Supervisor application. An applicant seeking approval as a supervisor
shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) Verification of the applicant's qualifications, as prescribed by this chapter, to be an
approved supervisor;
(3) Verification of the applicant's licensure in good standing by the applicable South
Dakota state licensing board;
(4) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;
(5) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, reprimand, revocation, or suspension
of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and
(6) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
129 20:80:18:04. Renewal of approved supervisor status. Approval as a supervisor is
valid from the date of approval through November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year and
is subject to renewal. An approved supervisor may renew status as an approved supervisor by
submitting to the board a completed application and proof of at least four hours of qualified
continuing education, pursuant to chapter 20:80:19, focused on addiction counseling
supervision, acquired during the expiring period of the supervisor status.
Failure to renew approval as a supervisor by November thirtieth of an odd-numbered
year automatically expires the supervisor approval and any plan of supervision authorized with
the supervisor. A previously approved supervisor may be reinstated as an approved supervisor
upon submission of an application and verification of qualifications, pursuant to this chapter,
as of the date of the application.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
130 20:80:18:05. Supervisor duties. An approved supervisor is responsible for the
meaningful supervision of a supervisee through an intensive, interpersonal, and focused
relationship to facilitate the development of the supervisee during a period of supervision. An
approved supervisor is responsible for ensuring that:
(1) The client's welfare is protected;
(2) The supervisee functions within the limits of the supervisee's competence;
(3) The supervision covers the twelve core functions of addiction counseling, the
prevention domains, or peer support guidelines, as applicable; and
(4) The setting and responsibilities for supervisee work experience are appropriate.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

131 20:80:18:06. Multiple supervisors. A supervisee may have more than one approved
supervisor. Each supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the supervisee, in accordance
with § 20:80:18:05, during the time a plan of supervision with the supervisor is in effect. The
frequency of supervision prescribed by this chapter may be met by one supervisor for any given
period, if the supervisee has multiple supervisors.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
132 20:80:18:07. Completion or termination of plan of supervision. An approved
supervisor shall notify the board, in writing, of the completion or termination of an approved
plan of supervision within fourteen days of the completion or termination. The approved
supervisor shall provide the supervisee with verification of completed work experience and
supervision hours, if applicable, within fourteen days of the completion or termination of the
plan of supervision.
A plan of supervision automatically terminates upon the certification or licensure of
the supervisee.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).
133 20:80:18:08. Supervisor and supervisee at same agency. The approved supervisor
for a supervisee must be employed by, contracted through, or volunteering at the same agency
as the supervisee.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

134 20:80:18:09. Supervision requirements -- Addiction counselor. Work experience
required for certification or licensure as an addiction counselor must take place pursuant to a
board-approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:
(1) A minimum of one hundred hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor
for every one thousand hours of work experience required for certification or licensure as st
forth in § 20:80:16:02 or 20:80:16:03;
(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by
the supervisee;
(3) Supervision must include at least five hours of each of the following areas for each
one hundred hours of supervision required:
(a) Presentation and staffing of cases by the supervisee;
(b) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions
or co-counseling with the supervisee;
(c) Review of American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria,
(d) Review of supervisee recordkeeping; and
(e) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals;
and
(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form
provided by the board.
Supervision may be individual or with a group. For the purpose of this chapter,
individual supervision is supervision between a supervisor and up to two supervisees. Group
supervision is supervision between a supervisor and three or more supervisees. No more than 135 fifty hours of the required supervision may be group supervision for each one hundred hours
of supervision required.
Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and
must be synchronous.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

136 20:80:18:10. Supervision requirements -- Prevention specialist. Work experience
required for certification as a prevention specialist must take place pursuant to a board-
approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:
(1) A minimum of one hundred hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor
for every one thousand hours of work experience required for certification as set forth in §
20:80:16:04;
(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by
the supervisee;
(3) Supervision must include at least five hours of each of the following areas for each
one hundred hours of supervision required:
(a) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions
of the supervisee;
(b) Review of prevention theories;
(c) Review of community assessments;
(d) Review of supervisee recordkeeping; and
(e) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals;
and
(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form provided
by the board.
Supervision may be individual or with a group. For the purpose of this chapter,
individual supervision is supervision between a supervisor and up to two supervisees. Group
supervision is supervision between a supervisor and three or more supervisees. No more than 137 fifty hours of the required supervision may be group supervision for each one hundred hours
of supervision required.
Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and
must be synchronous.


Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

138 20:80:18:11. Supervision requirements -- Peer support specialist. Work experience
required for certification as a prevention specialist must take place pursuant to a board-
approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:
(1) A minimum of twenty-five hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor
for every five hundred hours of work experience required for certification as set forth in §
20:80:16:05;
(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by
the supervisee;
(3) Supervision must include at least one hour of each of the following areas for every
five hours of supervision required:
(a) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions
of the supervisee;
(c) Review of boundaries with the supervisee;
(d) Review of supervisee recordkeeping; and
(e) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals;
and
(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form provided
by the board.
Supervision may be individual or with a group. For the purpose of this chapter,
individual supervision is supervision between a supervisor and up to two supervisees. Group
supervision is supervision between a supervisor and three or more supervisees. No more than
fifty hours of the required supervision may be group supervision for each one hundred hours
of supervision required. 139 Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and
must be synchronous.


Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

140 CHAPTER 20:80:19
CONTINUING EDUCATION

Section
20:80:19:01 Definitions.
20:80:19:02 Record keeping.
20:80:19:03 Qualified continuing education.
20:80:19:04 Restrictions on continuing education.
20:80:19:05 Approved continuing education programs.
20:80:19:06 Credit for presentations and publications.
20:80:19:07 Waiver of continuing education requirements.
20:80:19:08 Continuing education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.
20:80:19:09 Continuing education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.
20:80:19:10 Continuing education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist.
20:80:19:11 Continuing education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.
20:80:19:12 Continuing education requirements -- Dually credentialed practitioner.
20:80:19:13 Continuing education requirements -- Trainee.
20:80:19:14 Continuing education requirements -- Supervisee.


141 20:80:19:01. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Continuing education cycle," a two-year period that begins on December first of
an odd-numbered year and ends on November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year;
(2) "Continuing education hour," a unit of measurement for corresponding to a
minimum of fifty minutes of educational activity;
(3) "In-house program," a presentation attended or presented by the licensee for the
purpose of educating staff in the same office; and
(4) "Licensee," a person licensed or certified by the board as a certified addiction
counselor, licensed addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, or certified peer
support specialist;

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

142 20:80:19:02. Record keeping. A licensee, supervisee, or trainee shall maintain records
to verify the required continuing education used to renew a license, certificate, or recognition.
The records must be maintained for at least four years after the date of renewal.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
143 20:80:08:1720:80:19:03. Qualified continuing education. Qualified continuing
education is an academic course, in-house program, workshop, clinic, forum, lecture, program,
seminar, or other educational activity delivered for the purpose of increasing or sustaining the
proficiency of the licensee, supervisee, or trainee in the practice of addiction or counseling,
prevention counseling services, or peer recovery. Qualified continuing education must be
evidenced by a certificate of completion from an approved continuing education program
pursuant to § 20:80:19:05.
An academic semester credit equals fifteen continuing education hours and an. An
academic quarter credit equals ten continuing education hours.
The same qualified continuing education may not be repeated by a licensee in
consecutive cycles. Book or magazine reviews or other independent self-study not evidenced
by a certificate of completion from an approved continuing education program is not qualified
continuing education.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:17.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3), 36-34-13.3.
144 20:80:19:04. Restrictions on continuing education. A licensee may not earn more
than eight continuing education hours during a continuing education cycle from in-house
programs or in-house workshops.
The same continuing education may not be repeated by a licensee, supervisee, or trainee
in consecutive continuing education cycles.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
145 20:80:08:1920:80:19:05. Approved continuing education programs. The board
shall accept qualified continuing education programs accredited, approved, or presented by the
following organizations or the organization's state affiliate if the subject matter of the
continuing education relates to addiction counseling or prevention services:
(1) Addiction Technology Transfer Center;
(2) American Association of Christian Counselors;
(3) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists;
(4) American Association of Social Workers;
(5) American Counseling Association;
(6) American Medical Association;
(7) American Psychological Association;
(8) Center for the Application of Prevention Technology;
(9) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;
(10) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation;
(11) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium;
(12) Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations;
(13) National Alliance of Mental Illness;
(14) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors;
(15) National Association of Social Workers;
(16) National Board for Certified Counselors;
(17) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals;
(18) Prevention Technology Transfer Center;
(19) Professional Education Systems Institute; 146 (20) South Dakota Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;
(21) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family
Therapists;
(19) (22) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Psychologists;
(20) (23) South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners;
(21) (24) South Dakota Corrections Association;
(22) (25) South Dakota Council of Community Behavioral Health;
(23) (26) South Dakota Counseling Association;
(24) (27) South Dakota Department of Corrections;
(25) (28) South Dakota Department of Health;
(26) (29) South Dakota Department of Human Services;
(27) (30) South Dakota Department of Social Services;
(31) South Dakota Unified Judicial System;
(28) (32) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and
(29) (33) The state licensing board for addiction or prevention counselors of another
state.
The board may approve other qualified continuing education programs upon request or
of a licensee, supervisee, trainee, or program provider. A licensee or provider requesting
approval of a continuing education program shall apply request for approval must be on a form
approved by the board. The burden is on the licensee, supervisee, trainee, or program provider
to demonstrate the program is qualified continuing education pursuant to § 20:80:19:03.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:19. 147 General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3), 36-34-13.3(3).
148
20:80:08:2020:80:19:06. Credit for presentations and publications. A licensee who
has prepared an academic addiction or prevention counseling course, an addiction or
prevention counseling training workshop, or an addiction or prevention counseling seminar, or
who has written, as first author, an addiction or prevention counseling article accepted for
publication in a recognized professional journal, is allowed a maximum of ten continuing
education hours in each continuing education cycle for each original presentation or
publication. The licensee shall maintain verification of completion of the presentation or the
letter of acceptance to publish in accordance with § 20:80:19:02.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:20.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3), 36-34-13.3.
149 20:80:08:2120:80:19:07. Waiver of continuing education requirements. The board
may waive the continuing education requirements of this chapter upon receipt of a licensee’s
the licensee's, supervisee's, or trainee's written request for a waiver showing good cause for a
waiver. The board may not waive continuing education for more than one continuing education
cycle. The burden is on the individual requesting the waiver to demonstrate good cause.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:21.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3), 36-34-13.3(3).
150 20:80:19:08. Continuing education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.
A certified addiction counselor shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each
continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the continuing education
hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for
renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification granted during
a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified addiction counselor
shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the
application is true and correct. The certified addiction counselor shall supply sufficient detail
to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
151 20:80:19:09. Continuing education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.
A licensed addiction counselor shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each
continuing education cycle to renew the license. At least four of the continuing education hours
must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for
renewal of a license is prorated in six-month increments for a license granted during a
continuing education cycle. Continuing education may not be prorated for a license that is
upgraded during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a licensed
addiction counselor shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education
information provided on the application is true and correct. The licensed addiction counselor
shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an
audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
152 20:80:19:10. Continuing education requirements -- Certified prevention
specialist. A certified prevention specialist shall complete forty hours of continuing education
in each continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the continuing
education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education
required for renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification
granted during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified
prevention specialist shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education
information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified prevention specialist
shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an
audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
153 20:80:19:11. Continuing education requirements -- Certified peer support
specialist. A certified peer support specialist shall complete forty hours of continuing
education in each continuing education cycle. At least four of the continuing education hours
must be on the subject of addiction or peer support ethics. Continuing education required for
renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification granted during
a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified peer support specialist
shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the
application is true and correct. The certified peer support specialist shall supply sufficient detail
to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

154 20:80:19:12. Continuing education requirements -- Dually credentialed
practitioner. A dually credentialed practitioner shall complete forty hours of continuing
education in each continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the
continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing
education required for renewal of a certificate or license by a dually credentialed practitioner
may not be prorated based on the date of becoming dually credentialed. Upon application for
renewal, a certified prevention specialist shall verify under penalty of perjury that all
continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified
prevention specialist shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing
education if notified of an audit by the board.
For purposes of this section, a dually credentialed practitioner is an individual who is
simultaneously certified or licensed as an addiction counselor and certified as a prevention
specialist.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

155 20:80:19:13. Continuing education requirements -- Trainee. A trainee shall
complete four hours of continuing education annually. The continuing education hours must
be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Upon application for renewal of a plan of
supervision, a trainee shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education
information provided on the application is true and correct. The trainee shall supply sufficient
detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
156 20:80:19:14. Continuing education requirements -- Supervisee. A supervisee shall
complete four hours of continuing education annually. The continuing education hours must
be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Upon application for renewal of a plan of
supervision, a supervisee shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education
information provided on the application is true and correct. The trainee shall supply sufficient
detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.
157 CHAPTER 20:80:20
RENEWAL

Section
20:80:20:01 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Trainee
20:80:20:02 Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified addiction
counselor supervisee.
20:80:20:03 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Licensed addiction
counselor supervisee.
20:80:20:04 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified prevention
specialist supervisee.
20:80:20:05 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified peer support
specialist supervisee.
20:80:20:06 Failure to renew a plan of supervision. 158 20:80:20:01. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Trainee. A trainee plan
of supervision expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of
supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the plan of
supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the trainee shall submit to the board:
(1)A completed application;
(2) The renewal fee; and
(3) Documentation of the trainee's completion of four hours of qualified continuing
education focused on ethics.
Failure to meet these requirement is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

159 20:80:20:02. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified addiction
counselor supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified addiction counselor supervisee
expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must
be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the plan of supervision. To renew a
plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The renewal fee; and
(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, over the last twelve months, in
completing the educational requirements for a certified addiction counselor, as prescribed by
§ 20:80:15:05.
Failure to meet these requirement is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3.

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.
160 20:80:20:03. Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Licensed addiction
counselor supervisee. A plan of supervision for a licensed addiction counselor supervisee
expires one year from the date of issuance. A licensed addiction counselor supervisee shall
submit a renewal application at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of
supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The renewal fee; and
(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, over the last twelve months, in
completing the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as prescribed by
§ 20:80:15:06, in the previous twelve months.
Failure to meet these requirement is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.
161 20:80:20:04. Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified prevention
specialist supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified prevention specialist shall expire
one year from the date of issuance. A prevention specialist supervisee shall submit a renewal
application at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision To
renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The renewal fee; and
(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, over the last twelve months, in
completing the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as prescribed by
§ 20:80:15:07, in the previous twelve months.
Failure to meet these requirement is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13(3).



162 20:80:20:05. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified peer support
specialist supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified peer support specialist supervisee
expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must
be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. To
renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:
(1) A completed application;
(2) The renewal fee;
(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, in the last twelve months, in
completing the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as prescribed by
§ 20:80:15:08, in the previous twelve months; and
(4) A statement verifying recovery status demonstrating continuous, stable recovery
for an addiction for the past two years.
Failure to meet these requirement is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13(3).

Cross Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.
163 20:80:20:06. Failure to renew a plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not
renewed as prescribed by this chapter, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated
while under the plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work
experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure. A supervisee who does
not renew a plan of supervision as prescribed by this chapter must complete at least one of the
courses required to meet the educational requirements for a certification or licensure, as
prescribed by chapter 20:80:15, after the date of the expiration of the plan of supervision, to
be eligible to reapply for a plan of supervision.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.10.

164 Chapter 20:80:21
SERVICES THROUGH ELECRONIC MEANS


Section
20:80:21:01 Standards for services through electronic means.

165 20:80:21:01. Standards for services through electronic means. Addiction
counseling and prevention or peer recovery services provided through electronic means must
adhere to the following authorities:
(1) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191,
110 Stat.1936; and
(2) The ethical requirements of chapter 20:80:11.
Failure to adhere to these requirements may be considered unprofessional conduct by
the board and subject to disciplinary action.
For purposes of this section, "electronic means" are any technology used to provide or
receive addiction, prevention, or recovery services.

Source:
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13(5).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.9.