1. The Board or any of its members who become aware of any ground for initiating disciplinary action against a person engaging 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 in this State shall, and any other person who is so aware may, file a written complaint specifying the relevant facts with the Board. The complaint must specifically charge one or more of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action.
2. If, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that a licensed or certified counselor or certified intern has violated a provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, it may:
(a) Administer a public reprimand;
(b) Suspend the license or certificate and impose conditions for the removal of the suspension;
(c) Revoke the license or certificate and prescribe the requirements for the reinstatement of the license or certificate;
(d) If he or she is a licensed or certified counselor, require him or her to be supervised by another person while engaging 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;
(e) Require him or her to participate in treatment or counseling and pay the expenses of that treatment or counseling;
(f) Require him or her to pay restitution to any person adversely affected by his or her acts or omissions;
(g) Impose a fine of not more than $5,000; or
(h) Take any combination of the actions authorized by paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive.
3. If a license or certificate is revoked or suspended pursuant to subsection 2, the licensed or certified counselor or certified intern may apply to the Board for reinstatement of the suspended license or certificate or may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for reinstatement of the revoked license or certificate. The Board may accept or reject the application and may require the successful completion of an examination as a condition of reinstatement of the license or certificate.
4. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.
5. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
6. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3057; A 2003, 3459; 2005, 795; 2007, 3071; 2009, 904)
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.