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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS › Section 641.175 - Representation by attorney; conduct at hearing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. All
			 persons appearing in a hearing before the Board in any capacity shall conform
			 to the standards of ethical and courteous conduct required in the courts of
			 this State.
If a person fails to conform his or her conduct to the
				standards required by this section, the Board may:
(a) Limit the evidence presented by that
			 person; or
(b) Exclude the person
			 from the hearing.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS › Section 641.176 - Withdrawal of attorney (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of Psychological Exam'rs by R077-02, eff.
				  7-25-2002
; R by
				R133-17A,
				eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
				641.100, as amended by section 7 of Assembly
				Bill No. 457, chapter 363, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page
				2237
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS › Section 641.177 - Disciplinary hearings: Procedure; continuances (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of Psychological Exam'rs by R077-02, eff.
				  7-25-2002
; R by
				R133-17A,
				eff. 12/19/2018
NRS
				641.100, as amended by section 7 of Assembly
				Bill No. 457, chapter 363, Statutes of Nevada 2017, at page
				2237
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINERS › Section 641.180

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist who is invited to practice
			 in Nevada pursuant to
			 NRS
			 641.410 shall submit to the Board:
(a) An application for approval to practice
			 as a consultant in this State. The application must be submitted at least 30
			 days before the psychologist intends to begin practice in this State.
(b) A letter from the inviting psychologist
			 stating that he or she will have primary responsibility for the professional
			 conduct of the invited psychologist.
(c) A sworn statement by the invited
			 psychologist that he or she will only practice as a consultant in this
			 State.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.200 - Applicability

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The provisions of NAC 641.200 to
			 641.250, inclusive, and section 3
			 of LCB File No. R115-19 and section 1 of LCB File No. R128-21:
(a) Apply to the conduct of any licensee or
			 any applicant for licensure pursuant to this chapter and chapter 641 of NRS,
			 including conduct during any period of education, training or employment
			 required for licensure.
(b)
			 Constitute the standards of conduct which a psychologist shall follow in the
			 provision of services.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.204 - Determination of organization as patient or client

Current through June 11, 2024
An organization is a patient or client of a psychologist if the
				professional contract between the organization and the psychologist requires
				the psychologist to provide services primarily to the organization rather than
				to the persons in the organization.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs, eff. 12-28-95; A by R209-09, 10-15-2010; R127-14,
				6-28-2016; A by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.206 - Authority of parent or legal guardian to make decisions concerning treatment; issues for which child or ward is patient or client

Current through June 11, 2024
If a psychologist is treating a child or protected person, the
				parent or legal guardian of the child or protected person is the patient or
				client for the purpose of making decisions concerning treatment. The child or
				protected person who is receiving services from the psychologist is also the
				patient or client for:
1. Issues
			 directly affecting the physical or emotional safety of the child or protected
			 person, including, without limitation, sexual relationships or other exploitive
			 dual relationships.
2. Issues which
			 the parent or legal guardian has specifically agreed, before the child or
			 protected person receives professional services, must be reserved to the child
			 or protected person, including, without limitation, confidential communications
			 between the psychologist and the child or protected person during the course of
			 the professional relationship.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs, eff. 12-28-95; A by R153-97, 12-19-97; R209-09,
				10-15-2010; R127-14, 6-28-2016; A by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.208 - Scope of practice for psychologist: Competency required; acquisition and use of new service or technique; unnecessary treatment; referral of certain patients; basis for rendering formal professional opinion; provision of consultation, intervention and referrals relating to patient health; discussion or consultation regarding medication

Current through June 11, 2024
A psychologist:
1.
			 Shall limit his or her practice and supervision to the areas in which he or she
			 has acquired competence through education, training and experience.
2. Shall not, except in an emergency in which
			 the life or health of a person is in danger, practice or offer to practice
			 beyond the scope of his or her license, or accept or perform any professional
			 service which he or she knows, or has reason to know, he or she is not
			 competent to perform.
3. Shall not
			 engage in conduct in the practice of psychology which evidences unfitness to
			 practice the profession.
4. Shall
			 maintain competence in the areas in which he or she practices through
			 continuing education, consultation or other methods, in conformance with
			 current standards of scientific and professional knowledge.
5. Shall, if employed by an agency,
			 organization or institution, use every reasonable effort to assure that all
			 services provided for patients are adequate in degree and scope, and conform to
			 the highest professional standards.
6. Shall, if acquiring experience in a
			 service or technique that is either new to the psychologist or new to the
			 profession:
(a) Engage in continuing
			 consultation with other psychologists or relevant professionals;
(b) Seek appropriate education and training
			 in the new area; and
(c) Inform his
			 or her patients of the innovative nature and known risks of the new service or
			 technique to provide his or her patients with the freedom of choice concerning
			 psychological services.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.209 - Scope of practice for licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst: Competency required; use of new method, service or technique; referral of certain clients; basis for rendering formal professional opinion (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs by R209-09, eff. 10-15-2010; R by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.210 - Display of license by psychologist; communications with Board; notification of change of address or telephone number; professional fees; supervision of certain persons

Current through June 11, 2024
A psychologist:
1.
			 Shall display his or her license in a conspicuous place on the premises of his
			 or her office or place of employment.
2. Shall, except as otherwise provided in
			 this subsection, respond within 30 days after receiving any written
			 communication from the Board and shall make available any relevant record with
			 respect to an inquiry or complaint about his or her professional conduct. If a
			 communication is mailed to a psychologist by the Board, he or she shall respond
			 to the communication within 30 days after it is mailed to him or her at the
			 address shown on the records of the Board.
3. Shall notify the Board in writing of a
			 change of address or telephone number within 30 days after the
			 change.
4. Shall not mislead or
			 withhold from a patient, prospective patient or other person who will be
			 responsible for payment of the psychologist's services, information concerning
			 the fee for the professional services of the psychologist.
5. Shall not directly or indirectly offer,
			 give, solicit, receive or agree to receive any fee or other consideration for
			 the referral of a patient.
6. Shall
			 not permit any person, other than:
(a) A
			 partner, employee or associate in his or her professional firm or
			 corporation;
(b) A psychologist
			 retained as a subcontractor or consultant; or
(c) A properly registered psychological
			 assistant , psychological intern or psychological trainee practicing under his
			 or her supervision, except as otherwise provided in subsections 1 , 2 and 3 of
			 NAC 641.154, to share in a fee for
			 professional services. The prohibition of this subsection includes any
			 arrangement or agreement whereby the amount paid for office space, facilities,
			 equipment or personal services used by the psychologist is based upon the
			 income or receipts of his or her practice.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.213 - Display of license by licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst; response to communications from Board and availability of records relating to inquiries and complaints; notification of change of address or telephone number; professional fees; supervision of certain persons (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs by R209-09, eff. 10-15-2010; A by R127-14, 6-28-2016; R
				by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.215 - Disclosure to patient or legal representative; termination of services; care of patients and research subjects

Current through June 11, 2024
A psychologist:
1.
			 Shall, in an appropriate manner, explain a patient's condition clearly and
			 truthfully to the patient or the person responsible for the care of the
			 patient.
2. Shall keep each patient
			 fully informed of the purpose and nature of any evaluation, treatment or other
			 procedure and the patient's right to choose the services provided.
3. Shall not perform any professional service
			 that has not been authorized by the patient or his or her legal
			 representative.
4. Shall explain
			 clearly to a patient:
(a) The basis and extent
			 of all contemplated services, fees and charges;
(b) The extent of the patient's personal
			 responsibility for those fees; and
(c) The prospective benefits to be derived
			 from and the known risks of such services.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.219 - Maintenance and availability of records

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist
			 shall maintain a record for each patient or client that includes:
(a) The presenting problem or purpose or
			 diagnosis;
(b) The fee arrangement,
			 if any;
(c) The date and type of
			 evaluation or treatment provided to the patient or client;
(d) The results of tests or other evaluations
			 and the data from which the results were derived;
(e) A description of any consultations with
			 other professionals regarding the patient or client and the results of such
			 consultations; and
(f) A copy of
			 all tests and other evaluative reports which were prepared in the course of the
			 professional relationship.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.224 - Confidential information

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a
			 psychologist provides services to an organization, information he or she
			 obtains in the course of providing the services is confidential, including any
			 personal information concerning a person in the organization if the information
			 was properly obtained within the scope of his or her professional contract with
			 the organization. Personal information concerning a person in the organization
			 is subject to the confidential control of the organization unless the person
			 who disclosed the information had a reasonable expectation that the information
			 was disclosed pursuant to a separate professional relationship with the
			 psychologist and would not be disclosed to the organization.
2. During the course of a professional
			 relationship with a patient or client and after the relationship is terminated,
			 a psychologist shall protect all confidential information obtained in the
			 course of his or her practice, teaching or research, or in the performance of
			 any other services related to his or her profession. Except as otherwise
			 provided in this section, a psychologist may disclose confidential information
			 only if he or she obtains the informed written consent of the patient or
			 client.
3. A psychologist may
			 disclose confidential information without the informed written consent of a
			 patient or client if the psychologist believes that disclosure of the
			 information is necessary to protect against a clear and substantial risk of
			 imminent serious harm by the patient or client to the patient or client or
			 another person and:
(a) The disclosure is
			 limited to such persons and information as are consistent with the standards of
			 the profession of psychology in addressing such problems.
(b) If the patient or client is an
			 organization, the psychologist has made a reasonable but unsuccessful attempt
			 to correct the problems within the organization.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.229 - Impairment of licensee or certificate holder; limitation on contact with current or former patient or client

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist
			 shall not begin or continue a professional relationship with a patient or
			 client if the psychologist is impaired, or has received notification from the
			 Board that the Board reasonably suspects him or her to be impaired, because of
			 mental, emotional, physiological, pharmacological or substance abuse problems.
			 If such a problem develops during the course of a professional relationship,
			 the psychologist shall:
(a) Terminate the
			 relationship;
(b) Notify the
			 patient or client in writing of the termination; and
(c) Assist the patient or client in obtaining
			 services from another professional.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.234 - Assessment procedures: Communication of results to patient or client; limitations on use

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If a
			 psychologist communicates the results of an assessment procedure to a patient
			 or client or to the legal guardian, parents or agent of a patient or client, he
			 or she shall:
(a) Use appropriate interpretive
			 aids to explain the results in a manner which is understandable; and
(b) Include in the explanation any
			 deficiencies of the assessment procedure and factors which may affect the
			 validity, reliability or other interpretation of the results.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.239 - Misrepresentation of professional qualifications, affiliations, services, products or psychological findings

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist
			 shall not directly or by implication misrepresent:
(a) His or her professional qualifications,
			 including the education he or she has received, the experience he or she has
			 acquired or the areas of his or her professional competence.
(b) His or her affiliations or the purposes
			 or characteristics of the institutions and associations with which he or she is
			 associated.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.241 - Aiding in unlawful practice of psychology or applied behavior analysis; improper delegation of professional responsibilities; reporting of violation and exception

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist
			 shall not aid or abet another person in misrepresenting the person's
			 professional credentials or illegally engaging in the practice of psychology.
2. A psychologist shall not
			 delegate any of his or her professional responsibilities to a person he or she
			 knows, or has reason to know, is not qualified because of a lack of adequate
			 education, training or experience.
3. If a psychologist has substantial reason
			 to believe that another person has violated any provision of this chapter or
			 chapter 641 of NRS, he or she shall inform the Board in writing of the
			 violation, except that if the psychologist has knowledge of the violation
			 because of his or her professional relationship with a patient or client, he or
			 she may report the violation only if he or she has the informed written consent
			 of the patient or client. The provisions of NAC
			 641.200 to
			 641.250, inclusive, do not
			 relieve a psychologist of the duty to file any report otherwise required by
			 state or federal law or regulation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs, eff. 12-28-95; A by R209-09, 10-15-2010; R127-14,
				6-28-2016; A by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.245 - Violation of law or regulation; use of fraud, misrepresentation or deception; improper filing of reports; violation of probation; failure to pay child support or to comply with certain warrants or subpoenas relating to determination of paternity or child support

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A psychologist
			 shall not violate any law or regulation which governs the practice of
			 psychology.
2. A psychologist shall
			 not use fraud, misrepresentation or deception:
(a) To obtain a license or pass an
			 examination required for licensure;
(b) To assist another person in obtaining a
			 license or passing an examination required for licensure;
(c) In billing a patient or client or other
			 person who is responsible for payment;
(d) In providing his or her professional
			 services;
(e) In reporting the
			 results of any evaluation or service related to the practice of psychology;
			 or
(f) To conduct any other
			 activity related to the practice of psychology.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.250 - Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct: Adoption by reference; controlling provisions; revision

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
			 provisions set forth in the most recent edition of the Ethical Principles of
			 Psychologists and Code of Conduct adopted by the American Psychological
			 Association are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein, unless the
			 Board gives notice that the most recent edition is not suitable for this State
			 pursuant to subsection 3 and except to the extent that those provisions
			 conflict with the provisions of NAC
			 641.200 to 641.250, inclusive, in
			 which case the provisions of NAC
			 641.200 to 641.250, inclusive,
			 are controlling. A copy of the publication is available, free of charge, at the
			 Internet address
https://www.apa.org/ethics/code
.
2. The provisions set forth in the most
			 recent edition of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Association of State and
			 Provincial Psychology Boards are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated
			 herein, unless the Board gives notice that the most recent edition is not
			 suitable for this State pursuant to subsection 3 and except to the extent that
			 those provisions conflict with the provisions of NAC
			 641.200 to 641.250, inclusive, in
			 which case the provisions of NAC
			 641.200 to 641.250, inclusive,
			 are controlling. A copy of the publication is available, free of charge, at the
			 Internet address
http://www.asppb.net
.
3. If the publication adopted by reference
			 pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 is revised, the Board will review the revision to
			 ensure its suitability for this State. If the Board determines that the
			 revision is not suitable for this State, the Board will hold a public hearing
			 to review its determination within 6 months after the date of publication of
			 the revision and give notice of that hearing. If, after the hearing, the Board
			 does not revise its determination, the Board will give notice within 30 days
			 after the hearing that the revision is not suitable for this State. If the
			 Board does not give such notice, the revision becomes part of the publication
			 adopted by reference pursuant to subsection 1 or 2.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs, eff. 8-24-90; A 12-28-95; R089-03, 1-18-2005; A by
				R174-20A,
				eff. 2/28/2022; A by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641 - Psychologists, Licensed Behavior Analysts, Licensed Assistant Behavior Analysts, Autism Behavior Interventionists, Psychological Assistants, Psychological Interns and Unlicensed Personnel › STANDARDS OF CONDUCT › Section 641.255 - "Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts": Adoption by reference; controlling provisions; revision (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Psychological Exam'rs by R209-09, eff. 10-15-2010; A by R127-14, 6-28-2016; R
				by
				R051-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641.100
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › Section 641A.Sec. 1 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Informed written consent provided pursuant
		  to NRS 641A.297 for the use of a recording of the provision of mental health
		  services by a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor
		  to a client in a training activity must be in substantially the following form:
DRAFT OF INFORMED CONSENT
Agency/Practitioner Name
Informed Consent to Record Therapy Sessions via
Electro-Mechanical or Electronic Recordings
I am requesting your permission to record our therapy session or
			 sessions either by electro-mechanical or electronic recordings. The purpose of
			 this recording is to help me serve you better and to review and evaluate my
			 therapy techniques. No recording will be done without your prior knowledge and
			 consent.
1. You are not required to be
		  videotaped and are under no obligation to have sessions recorded.
2. You can request that the recorder be
		  turned off at any time and may request that any portion or the entire recording
		  be erased.
3. You may terminate this
		  permission to record at any time.
4.
		  The purpose of recording is for use in training and supervision.
5. The contents of these recorded sessions
		  are confidential.
6. The
		  electro-mechanical or electronic recordings will be stored in a secure location
		  and will not be used for any other purpose without your explicit written
		  permission.
7. The
		  electro-mechanical or electronic recordings will be destroyed 1 year after the
		  date of recording.
All viewers of the electro-mechanical or electronic recording,
			 including myself, are bound by the ethical standards of the American
			 Association for Marriage and Family Therapy or the National Board for Certified
			 Counselors and the American Counseling Association, as applicable.
This consent expires 365 days after the date of your signature
			 below.
The original copy of this consent form will be kept in your
			 records with this agency.
By signing below, you are stating that you have read and
			 understood the Informed Consent to Record Therapy Sessions via
			 Electro-Mechanical or Electronic Recordings and that you are permitting
			 (Agency/Practitioner Name) to audio or video record our session(s).
____________________________
Name of Client (Please print)
____________________________
Signature Date
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › Section 641A.Sec. 2 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A clinical professional counselor or a
		  clinical professional counselor intern who seeks an endorsement must submit to
		  the Board:
(a) An application completed on a
		  form provided by the Board; and
(b)
		  Proof of successful completion of the requirements of section 3 of this
		  regulation, including, without limitation, official transcripts from each
		  institution of higher learning he or she attended to complete the requirements
		  of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of section 3 of this regulation.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › Section 641A.Sec. 3 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To qualify for an endorsement, a clinical
		  professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern must:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in
		  subsections 3, 4 and 5, successfully complete at least six graduate level
		  courses, each of which must be worth at least 3 semester hours or 4 quarter
		  hours, and each of which must cover one of the following areas of study:
(1) Marital and family studies, including,
		  without limitation, couple and family development and dynamics;
(2) Marital and family systems theory and
		  systemic therapy approach;
(3)
		  Couples counseling;
(4) Family
		  counseling;
(5) Ethical and legal
		  issues in marriage and family counseling; or
(6) Diagnosis and assessment with couples and
		  families.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › Section 641A.Sec. 4 - NEW

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
		  5, upon completion of the educational requirements of paragraph (a) of
		  subsection 1 of section 3 of this regulation, an applicant for an endorsement
		  must obtain supervised training or demonstrate experience in assessing and
		  treating couples or families. Such training or experience must consist of at
		  least 500 hours of face-to-face couples or family counseling and at least 100
		  hours of supervision related to that counseling, provided by a supervisor who
		  meets the requirements of subsection 3. An applicant may:
(a) Obtain supervised training through an
		  endorsement internship conducted in this State pursuant to subsection 2 and
		  pursuant to subsection 5, if applicable;
(b) Demonstrate supervised training or
		  experience conducted outside this State pursuant to subsection 4 and pursuant
		  to subsection 5, if applicable; or
(c) Demonstrate supervised training or
		  experience which is completed partially outside this State and partially in
		  this State, provided that any hours obtained:
(1) In this State meet the requirements of
		  subsection 2 or subsection 5, as applicable; and
(2) Outside this State meet the requirements
		  of subsection 4 or subsection 5, as applicable.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641A.045 - Meetings of Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The Board will
			 hold meetings at least quarterly.
2. The members of the Board must be given 5
			 business days' notice of any special meeting.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87; A by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018
NRS
				641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641A.055 - Written communications to Board (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87; A by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018; R by
				R125-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641A.061 - Severability

Current through June 11, 2024
If any provision of this chapter or any application thereof to
				any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, the Board intends that the
				invalidity not affect the remaining provisions or applications to the extent
				that they can be given effect.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87-Substituted in
				revision for NAC 641A.115
NRS
				  641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.065 - Application for license or registration: Filing; action by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise provided in
				NRS
				641A.241 and
				641A.242:
1. Any person desiring licensure by
			 the Board must submit or have submitted to the Board:
(a) An application completed on the forms
			 provided by the Board;
(b) Official
			 transcripts from each graduate institution of higher education he or she
			 attended which substantiate the education and training required for
			 licensure;
(c) A copy of the
			 applicant's valid driver's license, passport or other government-issued
			 identification card;
(d) If the
			 person is licensed as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional
			 counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United
			 States, evidence satisfactory to the Board of such licensure and of good
			 standing as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor
			 in the District of Columbia or the state or territory of the United States; and
(e) A complete set of fingerprints
			 and written permission authorizing the Board to forward those fingerprints to
			 the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to
			 the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. The Board may exchange with
			 the Federal Bureau of Investigation any information relating to the
			 fingerprints of an applicant pursuant to this section.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.075 - Qualifications of applicant: Degree from accredited institution

Current through June 11, 2024
For the purposes of qualifying for licensure, each applicant's
				graduate degree must be from an institution which has been accredited by a
				recognized regional accrediting organization.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87; A 1-12-96; R173-03,
				8-20-2004; A by Bd. of Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists &
				Clinical Prof. Counselors by R060-08, 9-18-2008
NRS
				  641A.160,
				  641A.220,
				  641A.231
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.085 - Qualifications of applicant: Courses of study

Current through June 11, 2024
1.
			 Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, to qualify for licensure as a
			 marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist intern, an
			 applicant's graduate education in marriage and family therapy must include the
			 following courses of study:
(a) At least two
			 courses in human development, including, without limitation, issues of
			 sexuality.
(b) At least two courses
			 in marital and family systems.
(c)
			 At least three courses in marital and family therapy.
(d) At least one course in ethical and legal
			 issues in the practice of marriage and family therapy.
(e) At least three courses in the supervised
			 practice of marriage and family therapy.
(f) At least one course in diagnosis and
			 assessment, including, without limitation, the use of the Diagnostic and
			 Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders .
(g) At least one course in social and
			 cultural foundations.
(h) At least
			 one course in research.
(i) At
			 least one course in abuse of alcohol or controlled substances.
(j) At least one course in crisis or
			 trauma.
(k) At least one course in
			 grief or loss.
(l) At least one
			 course in group counseling.
(m) At
			 least one course in individual counseling theories.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.095 - Reexamination; lapse of application (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87; A 11-27-89; 1-12-96;
				A by Bd. of Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists & Clinical Prof.
				Counselors by R060-08, 9-18-2008; A by
				R091-14,
				eff. 6/28/2016; A by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018; R by
				R125-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.105 - Fees

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
			 2, the Board will charge and collect the following fees, respectively:
(a) For a marriage and family therapist or
			 clinical professional counselor:
Application for an initial license
							 .....................................................................................
$150
Application for an initial license by
							 endorsement.........................................................
75
Initial issuance of a license
							 ..............................................................................................
60
Initial issuance of a license by endorsement
							 .................................................................
30
Biennial renewal of an active license
							 ...................................................
450
Fee for late payment of the biennial renewal of an
							 active license ....................................
125
Placement of a license to practice on inactive status
							 .......................................................
200
Biennial renewal of an inactive license
							 ..........................................................................
200
Renewal of an intern's license
							 ..........................................................................................
150
(b)
			 General:
Issuance of a duplicate official license certificate
							 ...........................................................
$10
Reevaluation of an applicant's coursework
							 .....................................................................
50
Application for approval as a supervisor
							 ..........................................................................
75
Approval of a course or program of continuing
							 education ..............................................
25
Annual approval of a provider of continuing education
							 ...............................
150
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.111 - Interim permit (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 1-12-96; A by Bd. of Exam'rs
				for Marriage & Fam. Therapists & Clinical Prof. Counselors by R060-08,
				9-18-2008; A by
				R091-14,
				eff. 6/28/2016; R by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018
NRS
				641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › LICENSING › Section 641A.116 - Reinstatement of lapsed license

Current through June 11, 2024
If a licensee allows his or her license to lapse, the licensee
				must apply to the Board for reinstatement. The Board may place additional
				requirements on the application for reinstatement, including the requirement of
				an interview.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 11-4-88; A 1-12-96-Substituted
				in revision for NAC 641A.217; A by
				R091-14,
				eff. 6/28/2016; A by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018
NRS
				641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.121 - Standards for approval of course or program of continuing education

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To be approved as an individual course or
			 program to be presented by a provider of continuing education pursuant to NAC
			 641A.123 or to be presented by an approved provider of continuing education
			 pursuant to NAC 641A.126, a course or program of continuing education must, as
			 determined by the Board or the staff, as applicable:
(a) Be taught by a competent instructor, as
			 demonstrated by his or her educational, professional or teaching
			 experience;
(b) Provide current and
			 relevant educational material relating to marriage and family therapy or
			 clinical professional counseling, be applicable to the practice of marriage and
			 family therapy or clinical professional counseling and be reasonably determined
			 to enhance the knowledge and competency of a licensee in the practice of
			 marriage and family therapy or clinical professional counseling, as
			 applicable;
(c) Be of professional
			 quality;
(d) Be presented in the
			 form of a lecture, a seminar, a workshop, an academic course at an institution
			 of higher education, a distance learning course through an accredited college
			 or university that does not count towards a degree or an on-the-job training
			 program offered by an employer;
(e)
			 Be supported by evidence that is based on research or published theory;
			 and
(f) Include an evaluation form,
			 to be completed by each attendee, of the content and presentation of the course
			 or program and its relevance to the practice of marriage and family therapy or
			 clinical professional counseling, as applicable.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.123 - Application for approval of course or program of continuing education: Submission; notice of approval or denial; assignment of registration number to approved course or program; delegation to staff

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Unless
			 currently an approved provider of continuing education pursuant to NAC
			 641A.126, a natural person, business entity or governmental entity requesting
			 the approval of a course or program of continuing education must, for each
			 course or program, submit to the Board an application for approval of the
			 course or program of continuing education.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
			 5, the Board will approve or deny the application and notify the applicant, in
			 writing, of its decision within 30 days after receiving an application
			 submitted pursuant to subsection 1.
3. If the Board approves an application for a
			 course or program of continuing education, the notice of approval sent pursuant
			 to subsection 2 must:
(a) State the number of
			 hours of continuing education for which the course or program is
			 approved;
(b) Specify the
			 particular presentation or series of presentations that the approval covers;
			 and
(c) Contain the specific date
			 upon which the approval expires, which must not be more than 3 years after the
			 date of the notice of approval.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.126 - Approved provider of continuing education: Application; qualifications; assignment of registration number to approved provider; submission of information to Board after presentation of course or program; grounds for withdrawal of approved status; notice of denial or withdrawal of approved status; request for reconsideration after correction of deficiencies

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant seeking to become an approved
			 provider of continuing education must submit to the Board evidence that shows
			 the applicant:
(a) Has had one or more courses
			 or programs of continuing education previously approved pursuant to NAC
			 641A.123;
(b) Has held an active license issued by the
			 Board for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of his or her
			 application to become an approved provider of continuing education;
(c) Holds an active state business license
			 issued by the Secretary of State;
(d) Is a regionally accredited college or
			 university or a department thereof; or
(e) Is a governmental entity.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.129 - Retention of records by approved providers of continuing education and providers of continuing education; issuance of certificates of completion to attendees

Current through June 11, 2024
An approved provider of continuing education or provider of
				continuing education shall, for each course or program of continuing education
				presented, issue to each attendee who completes the course or program of
				continuing education a certificate that contains:
1. The name of the attendee;
2. The name of the instructor of the course
			 or program;
3. The title of the
			 course or program;
4. The number of
			 hours of continuing education available for credit for attending the course or
			 program; and
5. The date and
			 location of the course or program.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists & Clinical Prof.
				Counselors by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018; A by
				R125-23A,
				eff. 4/19/2024
NRS 641A.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.131 - Requirements to renew license; failure to comply; reactivation of inactive license

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as
			 otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 6, to maintain licensure, a marriage
			 and family therapist or clinical professional counselor must complete at least
			 40 hours of continuing education during each licensing period, which must
			 include, without limitation:
(a) At least 6
			 hours of continuing education on ethics issues specifically pertaining to the
			 practice of marriage and family therapy or clinical professional counseling, as
			 applicable;
(b) At least 4 hours of
			 continuing education on evidencebased suicide prevention and awareness;
			 and
(c) At least 4 hours of
			 continuing education on cultural competency and diversity, equity and
			 inclusion.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641A - Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors › CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 641A.133 - Evidence of completion

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as
			 otherwise provided in
			 NRS
			 641A.265, an application for the renewal of a
			 license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional
			 counselor must be accompanied by an affidavit provided by the Board attesting
			 to the completion by the marriage and family therapist or clinical professional
			 counselor of the continuing education required pursuant to NAC 641A.131 during
			 the licensing period immediately preceding the date of the expiration of the
			 current license.
2. A marriage and
			 family therapist or clinical professional counselor shall maintain sufficient
			 documentation verifying the information included in the affidavit relating to
			 his or her continuing education for at least 3 years after the date on which
			 the affidavit is executed. A marriage and family therapist or clinical
			 professional counselor will not be given credit for any hours of continuing
			 education that are not supported by documentation.
3. The Board may audit such affidavits and
			 forms as the Board deems necessary to verify the authenticity of the
			 information set forth in the affidavit or form.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists by R173-03, eff. 8-20-2004; A by Bd.
				of Exam'rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists & Clinical Prof. Counselors
				by R060-08, 9-18-2008; A by
				R091-14,
				eff. 6/28/2016; A by
				R094-18AP,
				eff. 8/30/2018; A by
				R051-19A,
				eff. 2/20/2020; A by
				R057-22A,
				eff. 9/13/2022
NRS 641A.160,
				  641A.170,
				  641A.260