67:16:41:03. Mental health provider. A mental health provider must be a psychologist, a licensed professional counselor - mental health, a licensed professional counselor working toward a mental health designation, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified social worker-PIP, a certified social worker - PIP candidate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist who has a signed provider agreement with the department to provide mental health services.
A mental health provider must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and may not provide services under another provider's medical assistance provider NPI number.
An individual who does not meet the certification or licensure requirements of the applicable profession may not enroll as a mental health provider or participate in the delivery of mental health services.
Source: 22 SDR 6, effective July 26, 1995; 26 SDR 168, effective July 1, 2000; 37 SDR 53, effective September 23, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 7, 2014; 45 SDR 82, effective December 10, 2018.
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4).
Cross-Reference: Provider requirements, ch 67:16:33.