1. The Board shall issue a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor intern to a person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470;
(c) Submits proof to the Board that the person:
(1) Is enrolled in a program in which he or she has completed at least 60 hours of credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a field of social science approved by the Board;
(2) Is enrolled in a program from which he or she will receive a master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board; or
(3) Has received an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree that included at least 18 hours of credit specifically related to the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders in a field of social science approved by the Board;
(d) Has received at least 6 hours of instruction relating to confidentiality and 6 hours of instruction relating to ethics; and
(e) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.
2. A certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor intern is valid for 6 months and may be renewed. The Board may waive any requirement for the renewal of a certificate upon good cause shown by the holder of the certificate.
3. A certified alcohol and drug counselor intern may, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor who meets the requirements of paragraph (c) of subsection 4 of NRS 641C.390:
(a) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; and
(b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3054; A 2003, 1165; 2005, 2763; 2007, 3069; 2013, 3293; 2015, 2274; 2017, 643; 2019, 4320)
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.