Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors
NRS 641C.420 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.


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

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors

NRS 641C.010 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 641C.020 - Definitions.

NRS 641C.030 - "Board" defined.

NRS 641C.040 - "Certificate" defined.

NRS 641C.050 - "Certified counselor" defined.

NRS 641C.060 - "Certified intern" defined.

NRS 641C.065 - "Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

NRS 641C.070 - "Habitual use" defined.

NRS 641C.080 - "License" defined.

NRS 641C.090 - "Licensed counselor" defined.

NRS 641C.100 - "Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

NRS 641C.105 - "Practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling" defined.

NRS 641C.110 - "Problem gambling" defined.

NRS 641C.130 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 641C.150 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; limitations on civil liability.

NRS 641C.155 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff.

NRS 641C.160 - Terms of office; removal of members; election of officers; meetings; limitations on expenses; maintenance of records; adoption of seal; quorum.

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.190 - Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

NRS 641C.200 - Regulations.

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

NRS 641C.240 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

NRS 641C.250 - License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right.

NRS 641C.260 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of application, fingerprints and fee.

NRS 641C.265 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

NRS 641C.280 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to...

NRS 641C.290 - Examination required for license or certificate as counselor.

NRS 641C.300 - Waiver of examination for person who holds license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor in another jurisdiction.

NRS 641C.310 - Investigations and hearings related to applications for license or certificate; grounds for denial of license or certificate.

NRS 641C.320 - Issuance of provisional license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor; period of validity; prohibition on renewal.

NRS 641C.330 - Requirements for issuance of license.

NRS 641C.3305 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.3306 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641C.331 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

NRS 641C.340 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.350 - Requirements for issuance of license.

NRS 641C.355 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.356 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641C.360 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

NRS 641C.390 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.395 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.396 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application.

NRS 641C.420 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.430 - Requirements for issuance of certificate.

NRS 641C.432 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.433 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application.

NRS 641C.435 - Period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.440 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.450 - Requirements for renewal of license or certificate on or before date of expiration. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Requirements for renewal of license or certificate on or before date of expiration. [Effective January 1, 2022,...

NRS 641C.455 - Renewal of license or certificate: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provi...

NRS 641C.460 - Procedure for renewal or restoration after date of expiration.

NRS 641C.470 - Fees.

NRS 641C.530 - Reports of criminal history: Use by Board in making determinations concerning licensure and certification and disciplinary action; authority of Board to require submission of fingerprints to obtain reports; authority of Board to consid...

NRS 641C.540 - Inactive status: Application; effect; regulations.

NRS 641C.600 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult clients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services.

NRS 641C.610 - Recordings of certain training activities: Retention; requirements; compliance with and applicability of provisions governing health care records; regulations.

NRS 641C.700 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641C.710 - Suspension of license or certificate for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or certificate. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the...

NRS 641C.720 - Filing of complaint; authorized disciplinary action; reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or certificate; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; retention of complaints.

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.

NRS 641C.900 - Unlawful to engage in practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or practice of counseling persons with an addic...

NRS 641C.910 - Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; injunctive relief.

NRS 641C.950 - Penalties.

NRS 641C.960 - Additional penalties.