Qualifications

To be eligible to provide private practice, a licensed addiction counselor must have either:

• 5 years of full-time clinical experience as a licensed addiction counselor
  
  or

• A Master's degree in a closely related social science or health care field with 2 years post-master's clinical experience as a licensed addiction counselor.
  

Registration Procedure

All licensed addiction counselors requesting to be registered for private practice shall submit a Private Practice Registration application to the Board for approval. The application must include: 

• Verification of required clinical experience
  
  or

• Verification of degree requirements

• Description of intended private practice

• Private Practice Registration fee of $100.

Important Notice Regarding Treatment Facility Licensure - All addiction treatment facilities are required by North Dakota Law to be licensed as a treatment facility under the North Dakota Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (NDDMHSAS).  This is separate from the individual licensee Private Practice Registration.  To inquire about facility licensure, contact NDDMHSAS at 701-328-8982.