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
NRS 641B.020 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 641B.100 - Appointment by Governor; qualifications.
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.170 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.
NRS 641B.180 - Forms for licensure.
NRS 641B.200 - Preliminary qualifications.
NRS 641B.202 - Submission of fingerprints.
NRS 641B.205 - Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.
NRS 641B.225 - Master social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers.
NRS 641B.250 - Examination; prohibition on participation in grading examination.
NRS 641B.270 - Licensing of person licensed in another state.
NRS 641B.271 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.
NRS 641B.275 - Provisional licensure; regulations.
NRS 641B.290 - Delinquent licenses: Date; notice; renewal; expiration; restoration.
NRS 641B.295 - Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations; fees.
NRS 641B.400 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
NRS 641B.410 - Complaints: Filing; retention.
NRS 641B.425 - Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement.
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.