Board Information
Authorization:
Chapter 36-32 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Activities:
Issue licenses for licensed professional counselor and certify counselor associates.
Organization:
Attached to the Department of Social Services.
Composition:
36-32-48. The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor. Five members shall be professionals actively engaged in professional counseling or marriage and family therapy and be representative of the various disciplines governed by the board. One member shall be a current or retired counselor educator. Three members shall be individuals who are not licensed to practice in a discipline governed by the board.
Term of Appointment:
36-32-49. The term of office for each board member is three years and begins on October thirty-first. No member of the board may serve for more than three consecutive full terms. If a person is appointed to fill a vacancy, that service is not counted as a term for purposes of this section.
Frequency of Meetings:
The Board meets bi-monthly. Meetings are either in person or via teleconference.
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Contact Info:
Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists | PO Box 340 | 1351 N. Harrison Ave. | Pierre, SD 57501 | 605.224.1721 | SDBCE@midwestsolutionssd.com
Mission Statement:
To protect the South Dakota consumers of counseling and marriage and family therapy services by mandatory licensing of qualified counselor applicants.