The 1987 Legislative Assembly established the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners. Following the adoption of administrative rules in August, 1991, the Board was awarded full accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission in 1992.

The purpose of the Board is:

  • To set minimum standards for the license of addiction counselors
  • To establish core curriculum requirements
  • To approve addiction counselor training programs, internship, and clinical supervisors
  • To establish requirements for the private practice of addiction counseling.

Nine members are appointed by the Governor for staggered three year terms on the Board.  Meetings of the Board are conducted at least quarterly under the provisions of the North Dakota Open Meeting Law. For further information, Email us at ndbace@aptnd.com

North Dakota Law Governing Addiction Counseling
State Statute North Dakota Century Code 43-45-01 through 43-45-08 - Effective August 1, 2007


Rules and Regulations
North Dakota Administrative Code 4.5-01-01 through 4.5-02.1-05 - Effective April 1, 2009.(new rules posted 04/1/09)

Code of Ethics

  Notice: If you reside inside or outside of the state of North Dakota and wish to practice via the internet in North Dakota, you must be licensed by the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners.
 

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