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 (CCDCIII) before April 1, 2014.

1. (1) A minimum of a master's degree in a behavioral science field, evidenced by transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution;
2. (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. (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. (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.

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 (CCDCII) before April 1, 2014, and successfully completes one of the following options before April 1, 2014:

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.

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

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