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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › NRS 641B.530 - Injunctive relief.

A violation of this chapter by a person unlawfully representing himself or herself as a social worker may be enjoined by a district court on petition by the Board. In any such proceeding it is not necessary to show that any person is individually injured. If the respondent is found guilty of misrepresenting himself or herself as a social worker, the court shall enjoin the respondent from such representations unless and until the respondent has been licensed. The procedure in such proceedings must be the same as for any other application for an injunction. The remedy of an injunction is in addition to any applicable criminal prosecution and punishment.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1121)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.010 - Legislative declaration.

The practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling are hereby declared to be learned professions affecting public health, safety and welfare and are subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling by unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons who are licensed or certified to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, licensed to engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or certified to engage in the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3050; A 2003, 1419; 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 641C.030 to 641C.110, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419; 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.040 - "Certificate" defined.

"Certificate" means a certificate issued to a person who is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor, a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling counselor intern.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419; 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.050 - "Certified counselor" defined.

"Certified counselor" means a person who is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor or a problem gambling counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.060 - "Certified intern" defined.

"Certified intern" means a person who is certified as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern or a problem gambling counselor intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419; 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.065 - "Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

1. "Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" means:
(a) The application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual use of alcohol or other drugs, other than any maintenance dosage of a narcotic or habit-forming drug administered pursuant to chapter 453 of NRS; and
(b) The identification, evaluation and diagnosis of and treatment for a mental illness when a person with mental illness also has an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
2. The term does not include:
(a) The diagnosis or treatment of a psychotic disorder; or
(b) The use of a psychological or psychometric assessment test to determine intelligence, personality, aptitude and interests.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3063)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.080 - "License" defined.

"License" means a license issued to a person who is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.090 - "Licensed counselor" defined.

"Licensed counselor" means a person who is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2007, 3065)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.100 - "Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

"Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" means the application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual use of alcohol or other drugs, other than any maintenance dosage of a narcotic or habit-forming drug administered pursuant to chapter 453 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3049)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.110 - "Problem gambling" defined.

"Problem gambling" means persistent and recurrent maladaptive behavior relating to gambling that causes disruptions in any major area of life, including, without limitation, the psychological, social or vocational areas of life.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1417)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.130 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. A physician who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;
2. A nurse who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 632 of NRS and is authorized by the State Board of Nursing to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;
3. A psychologist who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641 of NRS or authorized to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227;
4. A clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern who is licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
5. A marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist intern who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641A of NRS and is authorized by the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;
6. A person who is:
(a) Licensed as:
(1) A clinical social worker pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641B of NRS; or
(2) A master social worker or an independent social worker pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641B of NRS and is engaging in clinical social work as part of an internship program approved by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers; and
(b) Authorized by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling; or
7. A person who provides or supervises the provision of peer recovery support services in accordance with NRS 433.622 to 433.641, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3050; A 2003, 1176, 1419; 2007, 3065; 2017, 933; 2021, 2834, 3500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.150 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; limitations on civil liability.

1. The Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
2. The Board must consist of:
(a) Three members who are licensed as clinical alcohol and drug counselors or alcohol and drug counselors pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) One member who is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Two members who are licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 632, 641, 641A or 641B of NRS and certified as problem gambling counselors pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(d) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:
(1) A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor or a certified problem gambling counselor; or
(2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed or certified alcohol and drug counselor or a certified problem gambling counselor.
3. A person may not be appointed to the Board unless he or she is a resident of this State.
4. No member of the Board may be held liable in a civil action for any act that he or she performs in good faith in the execution of his or her duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3050; A 2003, 1198, 1420; 2007, 3066; 2019, 4311)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.155 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff.

The Board shall:
1. Require each new member of the Board to complete orientation within 60 days after his or her appointment to the Board. The orientation must include, without limitation, instruction concerning:
(a) The purposes of the Board and the duties of its members;
(b) Applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the provisions of NRS 641C.700 to 641C.760, inclusive, and the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations in a timely manner; and
(c) Requirements concerning managing the finances of the Board.
2. Establish policies concerning compensation and reviewing the performance of the staff of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2242)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.160 - Terms of office; removal of members; election of officers; meetings; limitations on expenses; maintenance of records; adoption of seal; quorum.

1. After the initial terms, the members of the Board must be appointed to terms of 4 years and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
2. Upon the expiration of a term, the member continues to serve on the Board until a qualified person has been appointed as a successor.
3. The Governor may, after notice and hearing, remove any member of the Board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any other sufficient cause.
4. The Board shall:
(a) Elect annually from its members a President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. If the President, Vice President or Secretary-Treasurer is replaced by another person appointed by the Governor, the Board shall elect from its members a replacement for the President, Vice President or Secretary-Treasurer.
(b) Meet not less than twice a year and may meet at other times at the call of the President or a majority of its members.
(c) Not incur any expenses that exceed the money received from time to time as fees provided by the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Prepare and maintain a record of its transactions and proceedings.
(e) Adopt a seal of which each court of this State shall take judicial notice.
5. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact the business of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3050)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.170 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive:
(a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and
(b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses, at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for officers and employees of this State generally.
2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for officers and employees of this State generally.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3051; A 2007, 2956)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.180 - Location of offices; employment of attorneys, investigators and other persons.

The Board may:
1. Maintain offices in as many locations in this State as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2. Employ attorneys, investigators and other persons necessary to carry out its duties.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3051)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.190 - Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, all expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter must be paid from the money which it receives. No part of the salaries or expenses of the Board may be paid out of the State General Fund.
2. All money received by the Board must be deposited in a bank, credit union or other financial institution in this State and paid out on its order for its expenses.
3. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom in a bank, credit union or other financial institution in this State.
4. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 3, the Board shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. If money is so deposited, the Board may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3051; A 2001, 91, 101; 2005, 793)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.200 - Regulations.

1. The Board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, regulations that:
(a) Prescribe the ethical standards for licensed and certified counselors and certified interns;
(b) Prescribe the requirements for continuing education for the renewal, restoration or reinstatement of a license or certificate;
(c) Prescribe uniform standards concerning the locations at which interns provide services;
(d) Authorize the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision, of interns working at remote sites and prescribe standards concerning such remote supervision; and
(e) Prescribe the manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.
2. The Board may adopt regulations that prescribe:
(a) The contents of a written and oral examination concerning the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;
(b) The grounds for initiating disciplinary action against a certified problem gambling counselor or certified problem gambling counselor intern; and
(c) Disciplinary procedures for certified problem gambling counselors and certified problem gambling counselor interns, including the suspension, revocation and reinstatement of a certificate as a problem gambling counselor or problem gambling counselor intern.
3. Any regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to this section must be consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS.
4. On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review. The Commission shall review the regulation and make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability of adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3058; A 2001, 219; 2003, 1420; 2005, 793; 2015, 2271; 2017, 2244; 2021, 3501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.205 - Forms for licensure and certification.

The Board shall prescribe forms for applying for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate. The forms must:
1. Be available to be completed on the Internet website maintained by the Board;
2. Provide immediate, automatic feedback to the applicant concerning whether the applicant has submitted all required information; and
3. Automatically store the data submitted by the applicant upon completion of the application.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.210 - Duties of Executive Director.

The Executive Director of the Board or his or her designee shall prepare and maintain:
1. A separate list of the names and addresses of:
(a) The applicants for a license;
(b) The applicants for a certificate;
(c) The licensed counselors;
(d) The certified counselors; and
(e) The certified interns.
2. A record of each examination conducted by the Board.
3. An inventory of:
(a) The property of the Board; and
(b) The property of this State that is in the possession of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3051; A 2015, 2271)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.220 - Interlocal agreements with Indian tribes.

The Board may enter into an interlocal agreement with an Indian tribe to provide to members of the tribe training in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders to assist those persons in obtaining licenses and certificates as alcohol and drug counselors and licenses as clinical alcohol and drug counselors.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1164; A 2007, 3066)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.230 - Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards.

1. On or before February 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and to the Chair of each regional behavioral health policy board created by NRS 433.429 a report which must include:
(a) The number of complaints received, investigations completed, cases dismissed, cases settled and cases for which hearings were held within the immediately preceding calendar year;
(b) The number of applications for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate received by the Board during the immediately preceding calendar year and the number of those applications for which the Board conducted additional review beyond the standard review regularly conducted by the Board; and
(c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license or certificate by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.3306, 641C.356, 641C.396 and 641C.433 during the immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.
2. The report submitted pursuant to this section to the Chair of each regional behavioral health policy board created by NRS 433.429 may be submitted in a written format.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2242; A 2021, 3501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.240 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

The Board may enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services or a division thereof to provide services to carry out or improve any function of the Board. Such services may include, without limitation:
1. Assistance in processing applications for the issuance or renewal of licenses and certificates;
2. Technical assistance;
3. Facilitating cooperation with other boards and licensing entities in this State or any other jurisdiction;
4. Recommendations to improve and standardize procedures used by the Board; and
5. Assistance in identifying resources for improving the operations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.250 - License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right.

A license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is a privilege that may be revoked in accordance with the disciplinary procedures set forth in this chapter and in regulations adopted by the Board pursuant thereto, and no holder of such a license or certificate acquires thereby any vested right.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3050)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.260 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of application, fingerprints and fee.

Each applicant for a license or certificate must submit to the Board:
1. An application on a form prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.205;
2. A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and
3. The application fee prescribed in NRS 641C.470.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3052; A 2003, 1164, 2862; 2017, 2245)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.265 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

If the Board requires an applicant for a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter to submit official transcripts as proof of his or her educational qualifications, the Board must provide an alternate means for the applicant to submit official transcripts if:
1. The college or university from which the applicant has graduated has closed or has merged with another institution; and
2. The provision of official transcripts by ordinary means is not available or possible.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.290 - Examination required for license or certificate as counselor.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641C.300 and 641C.3306, each applicant for a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor must pass a written and oral examination concerning his or her knowledge of the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the applicable provisions of this chapter and any applicable regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641C.300, 641C.356 and 641C.396, each applicant for a license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor must pass a written and oral examination concerning his or her knowledge of the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the applicable provisions of this chapter and any applicable regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641C.433, each applicant for a certificate as a problem gambling counselor must pass a written and oral examination concerning his or her knowledge of the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling, the applicable provisions of this chapter and any applicable regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
4. The Board shall:
(a) Examine applicants at least two times each year.
(b) Establish the time and place for the examinations.
(c) Provide such books and forms as may be necessary to conduct the examinations.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, establish, by regulation, the requirements for passing the examination.
5. The Board may employ other persons to conduct the examinations.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3054; A 2003, 1420; 2007, 3067; 2015, 2271, 3039, 3921; 2021, 3502)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.300 - Waiver of examination for person who holds license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor in another jurisdiction.

The Board may issue a license or certificate without examination to a person who holds a license or certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor or an alcohol and drug counselor in another state, a territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia if the requirements of that jurisdiction at the time the license or certificate was issued are deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the requirements set forth in the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3055; A 2007, 3067; 2015, 2272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.310 - Investigations and hearings related to applications for license or certificate; grounds for denial of license or certificate.

1. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations concerning any matter related to an application for a license or certificate. In the hearings and investigations, the Board may require the presentation of evidence.
2. The Board may refuse to issue a license or certificate to, or renew the license or certificate of, an applicant if the Board determines that the applicant:
(a) Is not of good moral character as it relates to the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(b) Has submitted a false credential to the Board;
(c) Has been disciplined in another state, a possession or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in connection with the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(d) Has committed an act in another state, a possession or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in connection with the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders that would be a violation of the provisions of this chapter if the act were committed in this State; or
(e) Has failed to comply with any of the requirements for a license or certificate.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3055; A 2007, 3067; 2015, 2272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.320 - Issuance of provisional license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor; period of validity; prohibition on renewal.

1. The Board may issue:
(a) A provisional license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to a person who has applied to the Board to take the examination for a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor and is otherwise eligible for that license pursuant to NRS 641C.330; or
(b) A provisional license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor to a person who has applied to the Board to take the examination for a license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor and is otherwise eligible for that license or certificate pursuant to NRS 641C.350 or 641C.390.
2. A provisional license or certificate is valid for not more than 6 months and may not be renewed.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3055; A 2007, 3068; 2015, 2272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.330 - Requirements for issuance of license.

The Board shall issue a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to:
1. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Has received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board that includes comprehensive course work in clinical mental health, including the diagnosis of mental health disorders;
(c) Has completed a program approved by the Board consisting of at least 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders that:
(1) Consists of at least 1,500 hours of postgraduate counseling of persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(2) Consists of at least 1,000 hours of postgraduate counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; and
(3) Consists of at least 500 hours of additional postgraduate counseling of persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders or persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.
2. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is:
(1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
(2) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist or a clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS; or
(3) A nurse who is licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university;
(c) Has completed at least 6 months of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders approved by the Board;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all the information required to complete an application for a license.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3063; A 2007, 3095; 2019, 4311; 2021, 752)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.3306 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641C.260;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial license; and
(e) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application.
4. A license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3916; A 2019, 4313; 2021, 3502)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.331 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

1. A license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed.
2. A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor may:
(a) Engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder;
(c) Supervise certified clinical alcohol and drug counselor interns and alcohol and drug counselor interns; and
(d) Supervise certified problem gambling counselor interns if the licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor:
(1) Is approved by the Board to conduct such supervision; and
(2) Has completed at least:
(I) Thirty hours of instruction relating to problem gambling; and
(II) Twelve hours of instruction relating to the supervision of interns, including, without limitation, the supervision of certified problem gambling counselor interns.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3065; A 2015, 2272; 2023, 520)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.340 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

1. The Board shall issue a certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern to a person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470;
(c) Submits proof to the Board that the person has received a master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board that includes comprehensive course work in clinical mental health, including the diagnosis of mental health disorders; and
(d) Submits all the information required to complete an application for a certificate.
2. A certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern is valid for 6 months and may be renewed. The Board may waive any requirement for the renewal of a certificate upon good cause shown by the holder of the certificate.
3. A certified clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern may, under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor:
(a) Engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; and
(b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 3064; A 2015, 2273; 2019, 4314)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.350 - Requirements for issuance of license.

The Board shall issue a license as an alcohol and drug counselor to:
1. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Has received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board;
(c) Has completed 3,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.
2. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is:
(1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
(2) Licensed as a clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(3) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(4) A nurse who is licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university; or
(5) Licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this chapter;
(c) Has completed 1,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders approved by the Board;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3053; A 2005, 2762; 2007, 3068; 2015, 2273; 2019, 4315; 2021, 753)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.356 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license as an alcohol and drug counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license as an alcohol and drug counselor; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641C.260;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial license; and
(e) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application.
4. A license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3917; A 2019, 4316; 2021, 3503)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.360 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

1. A license as an alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed.
2. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor may:
(a) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder; and
(c) Supervise certified alcohol and drug counselor interns.
3. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor may not identify, evaluate, diagnose or treat a mental illness when a person with mental illness also has an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3053; A 2007, 3069)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.390 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

1. The Board shall issue a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor to a person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, has received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board;
(c) Has completed 4,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.
2. The Board may waive the educational requirement set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 if an applicant for a certificate has contracted with or receives a grant from the Federal Government to provide services as an alcohol and drug counselor to persons who are authorized to receive those services pursuant to 25 U.S.C. §§ 5301 et seq. or 25 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq. An alcohol and drug counselor certified pursuant to this section for whom the educational requirement set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 is waived may provide services as an alcohol and drug counselor only to those persons who are authorized to receive those services pursuant to 25 U.S.C. §§ 5301 et seq. or 25 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
3. A certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed.
4. A certified alcohol and drug counselor may:
(a) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder; and
(c) If the certified alcohol and drug counselor has been certified for at least 3 years and meets any other requirements prescribed by regulation of the Board for the supervision of interns, supervise certified alcohol and drug counselor interns.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3053; A 2003, 1165; 2005, 2763; 2017, 643; 2019, 4317)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › NRS 641C.396 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application.

1. The Board may issue a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a certificate if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641C.260;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial certificate; and
(e) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all additional information required by the Board to complete the application.
4. A certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional certificate authorizing an applicant to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3918; A 2019, 4319; 2021, 3504)