Requirements for Licensure (Effective April 1, 2009).
All persons practicing addiction counseling in the State of North Dakota must be licensed by the NDBACE.Initial Application for Licensure
- Bachelor's Degree in Addiction Studies or a closely related social science or health care field (example: psychology, social work, criminal justice, mental health counseling, nursing, and occupational therapy) including 32 credit hours in addiction studies (see below).
- Completion of 1400-hour board-approved clinical training program.
- Written Examination - go to Licensure Exam page for detailed information.
License by Reciprocity Applicants: If currently licensed or certified in another jurisdiction, and wish to apply for license by reciprocity, submit the following:
- Verification from the licensing authority in another jurisdiction that you are currently licensed and in good standing
- Application for Licensure
- Licensure fee
- A copy of the law and rules from the jurisdiction in which you are licensed which establishes the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license in that jurisdiction
Academic Requirements (N.D. Admin. Code 4.5-02.1-01-03).
Board Approved Training Programs
Licensure Application Forms
- Instructions for Licensure Application
- Application for Licensure
- Reference Form
- Licensure Examination Application
If your license certificate has been lost or damaged you may contact the board office in writing to request a duplicate certificate at no charge.
