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

 

Written Examination

 

Licensure Application Forms




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.  

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