S.D. Admin. R. 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

(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.

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S.D. Admin. R. 20:80:05:12

40 SDR 58, effective 10/9/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).