S.C. Code Regs. 36-14. Licensure by Endorsement

(A) An applicant for licensure as a professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, addiction counselor, or psycho-educational specialist by endorsement must: (1) hold a current, active, and unrestricted license in good standing under the laws of another state, and (2) not have any current or pending investigations in the state where they are currently licensed; and (3) submit an application on a form approved by the Board, in which the applicant certifies that they have read and understand the Board’s statutes, regulations, and the Code of Ethics specific to the professional license(s) being sought, along with the required fee; and (4) provide other documentation, as required by the Board. (5) An applicant is only eligible for endorsement licensure in this state at an equivalent credential level. (B) An applicant for licensure as a professional counselor supervisor, addiction counselor supervisor, or marriage and family therapist supervisor, by endorsement, must: (1) hold a current, active, and unrestricted supervisor license in good standing under the laws of another state; and (2) not have any current or pending investigations in the state where they are currently licensed; and (3) submit an application on a form approved by the Board in which the applicant certifies that they have read and understand the Board’s statutes, regulations, and the Code of Ethics and Standards specific to supervision, along with the required fee; and (4) provide other documentation as required by the Board. (5) An applicant is only eligible for endorsement licensure in this state at an equivalent credential level.