Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641B - Social Workers
NRS 641B.220 - Social worker: Qualifications; licensing of associate; supervision of another social worker.


1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who:
(a) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in social work from:
(1) A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation; or
(2) A college or university located in a foreign country, or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in social work from such a college or university, if the applicant includes in his or her application the documentation required by NRS 641B.204; and
(b) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.
2. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a social worker to an applicant licensed as an associate in social work who:
(a) Possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200;
(b) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in a related field, or has completed equivalent course work in a related field;
(c) Completes 3,000 hours of employment in Nevada as an associate in social work; and
(d) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.
3. A person who is granted a license to engage in social work as a social worker pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 may supervise another person engaged in the practice of social work.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1118; A 1989, 2198; 2021, 3495)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 641B - Social Workers

NRS 641B.020 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 641B.030 - Definitions.

NRS 641B.040 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 641B.100 - Appointment by Governor; qualifications.

NRS 641B.105 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff.

NRS 641B.110 - Expiration of term; replacement.

NRS 641B.120 - Officers; elections; meetings; quorum.

NRS 641B.130 - List of licensed social workers required to be maintained by Board.

NRS 641B.140 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses for members and employees.

NRS 641B.150 - Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to hearing officer or panel; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigation.

NRS 641B.160 - Regulations.

NRS 641B.165 - Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards.

NRS 641B.170 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

NRS 641B.175 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

NRS 641B.180 - Forms for licensure.

NRS 641B.200 - Preliminary qualifications.

NRS 641B.202 - Submission of fingerprints.

NRS 641B.204 - Submission of proof related to degree from or enrollment at college or university located in foreign country.

NRS 641B.205 - Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

NRS 641B.206 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish proce...

NRS 641B.210 - Associate in social work: Restriction on issuance of new licenses; conditions for renewal of license; supervision of another social worker; promotion.

NRS 641B.220 - Social worker: Qualifications; licensing of associate; supervision of another social worker.

NRS 641B.225 - Master social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.230 - Independent social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.240 - Clinical social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.

NRS 641B.250 - Examination; prohibition on participation in grading examination.

NRS 641B.260 - Investigations and hearings related to applications for licensure; grounds for denial of license.

NRS 641B.270 - Licensing of person licensed in another state.

NRS 641B.271 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641B.272 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641B.275 - Provisional licensure; regulations.

NRS 641B.280 - Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education. [Effective January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026.] Renewal of license: Appl...

NRS 641B.281 - Renewal of license: Duty of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

NRS 641B.282 - Renewal of license as clinical social worker: Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provisi...

NRS 641B.290 - Delinquent licenses: Date; notice; renewal; expiration; restoration.

NRS 641B.295 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations; fees.

NRS 641B.300 - Fees. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational li...

NRS 641B.350 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult clients by clinical social worker; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services.

NRS 641B.355 - Recordings of certain training activities: Retention; requirements; compliance with and applicability of provisions governing health care records; regulations.

NRS 641B.400 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641B.405 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each sta...

NRS 641B.410 - Complaints: Filing; retention.

NRS 641B.425 - Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement.

NRS 641B.430 - Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.

NRS 641B.450 - Reinstatement after revocation.

NRS 641B.500 - Representation as social worker without license.

NRS 641B.505 - Practice of social work without required license unlawful.

NRS 641B.510 - Use of title of licensee or otherwise implying licensure.

NRS 641B.520 - Penalty.

NRS 641B.530 - Injunctive relief.