Grounds for disciplinary action. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter include:
1. Conviction of:
(a) A felony relating to the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers or the practice of counseling problem gamblers;
(b) An offense involving moral turpitude; or
(c) A violation of a federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 453 of NRS;
2. Fraud or deception in:
(a) Applying for a license or certificate;
(b) Taking an examination for a license or certificate;
(c) Documenting the continuing education required to renew or reinstate a license or certificate;
(d) Submitting a claim for payment to an insurer; or
(e) The practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers;
3. Allowing the unauthorized use of a license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter;
4. Professional incompetence;
5. The habitual use of alcohol or any other drug that impairs the ability of a licensed or certified counselor or certified intern to engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers;
6. Engaging in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers with an expired, suspended or revoked license or certificate; and
7. Engaging in behavior that is contrary to the ethical standards as set forth in the regulations of the Board.
Last modified: February 27, 2006