An applicant for LAC shall meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Have a minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution;

2. (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:

   1. (a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;
   2. (b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;
   3. (c) Legal, ethical, and professional standards;
   4. (d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;
   5. (e) Treatment planning;
   6. (f) Clinical supervision; and
   7. (g) Multicultural competency; and
3. (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.

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).