South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:41 - Mental health services by independent practitioners
Section 67:16:41:03 - Mental health provider
A mental health provider must be a psychologist, a licensed professional counselor - mental health, a licensed professional counselor working toward a mental health designation, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified social worker-PIP, a certified social worker - PIP candidate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist who has a signed provider agreement with the department to provide mental health services.
A mental health provider must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number and may not provide services under another provider's medical assistance provider NPI number.
An individual who does not meet the certification or licensure requirements of the applicable profession may not enroll as a mental health provider or participate in the delivery of mental health services.
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4).
Provider requirements, ch 67:16:33.
