S.D. Admin. R. 20:73:01:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:73:01:05 - Application for post graduate plan of supervision - professional counselor-mental health

An applicant for a post graduate plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application and the application fee;

(2) Verification the applicant holds an active license pursuant to 36-36-64;

(3) Official educational transcript from an accredited counseling program recognized by the board demonstrating a masters or doctoral degree in counseling with an emphasis in mental health consisting of at least 48 credit hours;

(4) Verification of the license number and status of the license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been licensed to practice counseling, if applicable;

(5) The name and contact information of the applicants proposed supervisor;

(6) A statement of any criminal record, if applicable;

(7) A statement of any previous discipline, including denial, reprimand, revocation, or suspension of a previously held license; and

(8) A recent photograph.

The board may approve a post graduate plan of supervision, the requirements of subdivision (3) notwithstanding, if the applicant meets all other provisions of this section and the applicant can address any deficiencies in the requirements of subdivision (3) by an option prescribed by § 20:73:01:12.

A post graduate plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring the supervision experience necessary to meet the licensure requirements of SDCL 36-32-65.

An application for a post graduate plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board approved post graduate plan of supervision is valid for two years from the date of issuance. An approved post graduate plan of supervision may only be renewed once. An application to renew a post graduate plan of supervision shall be submitted at least 30 days before the expiration of the approved post graduate plan of supervision.

The board may grant an extension of an approved post graduate plan of supervision, if a request is in writing to the board by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the approved post graduate plan of supervision.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:73:01:05

47 SDR 040, effective 10/14/2020

General Authority:36-32-55, 36-32-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-32-65.