The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter include:
1. Conviction of:
(a) A felony relating to the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;
(b) An offense involving moral turpitude; or
(c) A violation of a federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 453 of NRS;
2. Fraud or deception in:
(a) Applying for a license or certificate;
(b) Taking an examination for a license or certificate;
(c) Documenting the continuing education required to renew or reinstate a license or certificate;
(d) Submitting a claim for payment to an insurer; or
(e) The practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
3. Allowing the unauthorized use of a license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter;
4. Professional incompetence;
5. Any alcohol or other substance use disorder that impairs the ability of a licensed or certified counselor or certified intern to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
6. Engaging in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders with an inactive, expired, suspended or revoked license or certificate;
7. Engaging in behavior that is contrary to the ethical standards as set forth in the regulations of the Board; and
8. The operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:
(a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or
(b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.
This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3057; A 2003, 2716; 2007, 3071; 2009, 903; 2017, 644)
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.