Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in South Dakota
Find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in South Dakota. Browse Licensed Supervisors for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals by specialty and supervision format.
Supervision Formats Allowed in South Dakota
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
Supervision can be in person or by live, real-time video, with no cap on virtual supervision hours.
- Electronic supervision must be synchronous (real time)
- Board-approved plan of supervision and approved supervisor required first
- LPC only: max 400 direct client hours via telehealth
South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists · ARSD 20:68:04:10; ARSD 20:73:04:08
Social Work (LCSW)
South Dakota rules require four hours of supervision a month but don't say whether video sessions count, so confirm with the board first.
- Board-approved supervision agreement required before hours count
- Minimum four hours of individual supervision per month
- Group supervision capped at half of each six-month period
South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners · ARSD 20:59:05:07; SDCL 36-26-17
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
Supervision can be in person or by live, real-time video, with no cap on virtual supervision hours.
- Electronic supervision must be synchronous (real time)
- Board-approved plan of supervision and approved supervisor required first
- No more than 1,000 direct client hours may be via telehealth
South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists · ARSD 20:71:05:02
Psychology
Rules require two hours a month of 'face-to-face' postdoctoral supervision without saying whether video counts, so confirm with the board before relying on video hours.
- Minimum two hours per month of formal, regularly scheduled supervision
- Supervisor must be a doctoral-level licensed psychologist
- Title must show training status, e.g. psychology resident
South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists · ARSD 20:60:06:01; SDCL 36-27A-12(4)
For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.
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About Mental Health Counselors in South Dakota
Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. South Dakota's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.
Mental Health Counselors FAQs — South Dakota
How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in South Dakota?
On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in South Dakota. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.
What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in South Dakota?
Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The South Dakota licensing board defines the required number of supervised hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards. Check with your state board for the most current rules.
Do supervision requirements vary by state for mental health counselors?
Yes. Each state sets its own requirements for hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation. If you are working toward licensure in South Dakota, always verify requirements directly with the South Dakota licensing board.
What should I ask a mental health Supervisor before starting?
Ask about their supervisory approach, session structure, experience with your license type, documentation practices, fee and cancellation policies, and how they communicate between sessions.
Can I count virtual supervision hours for mental health licensure in South Dakota?
Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your South Dakota licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.