20:68:01:09.  Application for post graduate plan of supervision -- Professional counselor. An applicant for a post graduate plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

          (1)  A completed application and the application fee;

          (2)  An official educational transcript from an accredited counseling program recognized by the board demonstrating a master's or doctoral degree in counseling consisting of at least 48 credit hours;

          (3)  Verification of a passing score on the National Counselor Examination administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors;

          (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 applicant's 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.

          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 36-32-64.

          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 be renewed one time. An application to renew a post graduate plan of supervision must 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 requested in writing 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.

          Source: 47 SDR 42, effective October 14, 2020.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-32-56.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-32-64.