Requirements for issuance of license. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.] The Board shall issue a license as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor to:
1. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;
(c) 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;
(d) Has completed 4,000 hours of supervised counseling of alcohol and drug abusers;
(e) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(f) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(g) Submits the statement required pursuant to NRS 641C.280.
2. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;
(c) Is:
(1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
(2) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist 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;
(d) Has completed at least 6 months of supervised counseling of alcohol and drug abusers approved by the Board;
(e) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(f) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(g) Submits the statement required pursuant to NRS 641C.280.
NRS 641C.350
Last modified: February 27, 2006