Mental health services must be provided by an individual who meets one of the following requirements:

1. (1) Holds a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, is licensed as a social worker, and works under the supervision of a qualified mental health professional;
2. (2) Holds a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and is licensed or certified as a professional counselor, social worker, or therapist;

3. (3) Holds a doctor's degree in psychology or medicine.

   Cross-References:

   Qualifications of a certified social worker, SDCL 36-26-14.

   Qualifications for social worker's license, SDCL 36-26-15.

   Application requirements -- Licensed professional counselor, SDCL 36-32-13.

   Application for license -- Fee -- Requirements for license -- Marriage and family therapist, SDCL 36-33-9.

   Qualifications of mental health professionals, SDCL 27A-1-3.

Source: 30 SDR 116, effective February 4, 2004; 36 SDR 51, effective October 12, 2009.

General Authority: SDCL 23A-28B-20 , 23A-28B-33.

Law Implemented: SDCL 23A-28B-19 , 23A-28B-20 , 23A-28B-40.