The Board shall issue a license as an alcohol and drug counselor to:
1. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) 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;
(c) Has completed 3,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.
2. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is:
(1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
(2) Licensed as a clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(3) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(4) 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; or
(5) Licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this chapter;
(c) Has completed 1,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders approved by the Board;
(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3053; A 2005, 2762; 2007, 3068; 2015, 2273; 2019, 4315; 2021, 753)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors
NRS 641C.010 - Legislative declaration.
NRS 641C.030 - "Board" defined.
NRS 641C.040 - "Certificate" defined.
NRS 641C.050 - "Certified counselor" defined.
NRS 641C.060 - "Certified intern" defined.
NRS 641C.070 - "Habitual use" defined.
NRS 641C.080 - "License" defined.
NRS 641C.090 - "Licensed counselor" defined.
NRS 641C.110 - "Problem gambling" defined.
NRS 641C.150 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; limitations on civil liability.
NRS 641C.170 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.
NRS 641C.180 - Location of offices; employment of attorneys, investigators and other persons.
NRS 641C.205 - Forms for licensure and certification.
NRS 641C.210 - Duties of Executive Director.
NRS 641C.220 - Interlocal agreements with Indian tribes.
NRS 641C.250 - License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right.
NRS 641C.290 - Examination required for license or certificate as counselor.
NRS 641C.330 - Requirements for issuance of license.
NRS 641C.3305 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.
NRS 641C.331 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.
NRS 641C.350 - Requirements for issuance of license.
NRS 641C.355 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.
NRS 641C.360 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.
NRS 641C.395 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.
NRS 641C.430 - Requirements for issuance of certificate.
NRS 641C.432 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.
NRS 641C.435 - Period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.
NRS 641C.460 - Procedure for renewal or restoration after date of expiration.
NRS 641C.540 - Inactive status: Application; effect; regulations.
NRS 641C.700 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
NRS 641C.730 - Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement; penalty for failure to obey.
NRS 641C.740 - Payment of fees and mileage for witnesses.
NRS 641C.760 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.