Counseling Degrees & Licenses in South Dakota
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in South Dakota: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists | South Dakota issues two licenses to mental health counselors: Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health (LPC-MH) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). To be licensed as a LPC, candidates must:
To be licensed as an LPC-MH, candidates must already hold an LPC. They must also:
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South Dakota requires LPC-MHs and LPCs to renew their licenses annually. Both license renewals cost $100. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education hours biennially, four of which must be in ethics. Continuing education hours are due on odd-numbered years. |
School Counseling Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Dakota Department of Education |
The South Dakota Department of Education issues School Counselor Education Specialist Endorsements and Mentor School Counselor Endorsements. The requirements for a basic endorsement are:
School counselors can upgrade to a mentor school counselor endorsement once they have completed three years of work experience. |
School counselor endorsements issued in South Dakota are valid for five years. To renew, counselors must submit a completed application and pay a renewal fee. Counselors must complete six education-related transcripted credits and an approved training on suicide awareness and prevention. Earning or renewing the National Certified School Counselors (NCSC) certificate through the NBCC meets all continuing education requirements. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP) | The South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals certifies Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC) and Addiction Counselor Trainees (ACT) and licenses Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC). ACT certificate candidates must:
CAC certificate candidates must:
LAC licensure candidates must:
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The BAPP requires ACTs to renew annually and CACs and LACs to renew every two years. Renewal fees are $150 for ACTs, $175 for CACs, and $200 for LACs. CACs and LACs are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. ACTs do not have continuing education requirements. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists | Rehabilitation counselors in South Dakota must be either Licensed Professional Counselors – Mental Health (LPC-MH) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). To be licensed as a LPC, candidates must:
To be licensed as an LPC-MH, candidates must already hold an LPC. They must also:
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South Dakota requires LPC-MHs and LPCs to renew their licenses annually. Both license renewals cost $100. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education hours biennially, four of which must be in ethics. Continuing education hours are due on odd-numbered years. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners |
The South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners licenses Behavior Analysts. Requirements for this license are:
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Behavior Analyst licenses issued in South Dakota must be renewed annually. The fee to renew is $300. Renewal applicants must maintain current BABC certification. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists |
The South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists issues Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licenses. To be licensed as an LMFT, candidates must:
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South Dakota requires LMFTs to renew their licenses annually by December 31st. Renewals cost $100. Therapists are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education hours biennially, four of which must be in ethics. Continuing education hours are due on odd-numbered years. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in South Dakota
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists | Child therapists in South Dakota must be either Licensed Professional Counselors – Mental Health (LPC-MH) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC). To be licensed as a LPC, candidates must:
To be licensed as an LPC-MH, candidates must already hold an LPC. They must also:
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South Dakota requires LPC-MHs and LPCs to renew their licenses annually. Both license renewals cost $100. Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education hours biennially, four of which must be in ethics. Continuing education hours are due on odd-numbered years. |