Title 54

NRS 641C.050 “Certified counselor” defined. “Certified counselor” means a person who is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor or a problem gambling counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419)

NRS 641C.060 “Certified intern” defined. “Certified intern” means a person who is certified as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern or a problem gambling counselor intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 19…

NRS 641C.065 “Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” defined. 1. “Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” means: (a) The application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual …

NRS 641C.070 “Habitual use” defined. “Habitual use” means the use of alcohol and drugs that endangers the health, safety or welfare of the user or any other person. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049)

NRS 641C.080 “License” defined. “License” means a license issued to a person who is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2007, 3065)

NRS 641C.090 “Licensed counselor” defined. “Licensed counselor” means a person who is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2007, 3065)

NRS 641C.100 “Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” defined. “Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” means the application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual use of alcohol or other dr…

NRS 641C.105 “Practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling” defined. “Practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling” means the application of counseling to reduce or eliminate problem gambling. (Added to NRS by 2003…

NRS 641C.110 “Problem gambling” defined. “Problem gambling” means persistent and recurrent maladaptive behavior relating to gambling that causes disruptions in any major area of life, including, without limitation, the psychological, social or vocational areas of life. (Added to …

NRS 641C.130 Applicability of chapter. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: 1. A physician who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 630 or 633 of NRS; 2. A nurse who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 632 of NRS and is authorized by the Stat…

NRS 641C.150 Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; limitations on civil liability. 1. The Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. 2. The Board must consist of: (a) Three…

NRS 641C.155 Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff. The Board shall: 1. Require each new member of the Board to complete orientation within 60 days after his or her appointment to the Board. The orientatio…

NRS 641C.160 Terms of office; removal of members; election of officers; meetings; limitations on expenses; maintenance of records; adoption of seal; quorum. 1. After the initial terms, the members of the Board must be appointed to terms of 4 years and may not serve more than two …

NRS 641C.170 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees. 1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and (b) A per diem a…

NRS 641C.180 Location of offices; employment of attorneys, investigators and other persons. The Board may: 1. Maintain offices in as many locations in this State as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 2. Employ attorneys, investigators and other pe…

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. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, all expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out th…

NRS 641C.200 Regulations. 1. The Board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, regulations that: (a) Prescribe the ethical standards for licensed and certified counselors and certified interns; (b) …

NRS 641C.205 Forms for licensure and certification. The Board shall prescribe forms for applying for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate. The forms must: 1. Be available to be completed on the Internet website maintained by the Board; 2. Provide immediate, automat…

NRS 641C.210 Duties of Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Board or his or her designee shall prepare and maintain: 1. A separate list of the names and addresses of: (a) The applicants for a license; (b) The applicants for a certificate; (c) The licensed counselors;…

NRS 641C.220 Interlocal agreements with Indian tribes. The Board may enter into an interlocal agreement with an Indian tribe to provide to members of the tribe training in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice o…

NRS 641C.230 Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards. 1. On or before February 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services…

NRS 641C.240 Board may enter into agreement with Department of Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance. The Board may enter into an agreement with the Department of Human Services or a division thereof to provide services to carry out or improve any function…

NRS 641C.250 License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right. A license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is a privilege that may be revoked in accordance with the disciplinary procedures set forth in this chapter and …

NRS 641C.260 Application for license or certificate: Submission of application, fingerprints and fee. Each applicant for a license or certificate must submit to the Board: 1. An application on a form prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.205; 2. A complete set of fingerpri…

NRS 641C.265 Application for license or certificate: Submission of official transcripts by alternate means. If the Board requires an applicant for a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter to submit official transcripts as proof of his or her educational qualifications, t…

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 establish procedures for withhol…

NRS 641C.290 Examination required for license or certificate as counselor. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641C.300 and 641C.3306, each applicant for a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor must pass a written and oral examination concerning his or her knowledge…

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. The Board may issue a license or certificate without examination to a person who holds a license or certifi…

NRS 641C.310 Investigations and hearings related to applications for license or certificate; grounds for denial of license or certificate. 1. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations concerning any matter related to an application for a license or certificate. In th…

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. 1. The Board may issue: (a) A provisional license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to a person who…

NRS 641C.330 Requirements for issuance of license. The Board shall issue a license as a clinical 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 …

NRS 641C.3306 Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth i…

NRS 641C.331 Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license. 1. A license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed. 2. A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor may: (a) Engage in the clinical practice of counse…

NRS 641C.340 Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate. 1. The Board shall issue a certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern to a person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b)…

NRS 641C.350 Requirements for issuance of license. 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 fie…

NRS 641C.356 Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this se…

NRS 641C.360 Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license. 1. A license as an alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed. 2. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor may: (a) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol …

NRS 641C.390 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 to a person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Except as othe…

NRS 641C.396 Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application. 1. The Board may issue a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set fort…

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 th…

NRS 641C.430 Requirements for issuance of certificate. The Board may issue a certificate as a problem gambling counselor to: 1. A person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Has received a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited colleg…

NRS 641C.433 Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application. 1. The Board may issue a certificate by endorsement as a problem gambling counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth…

NRS 641C.435 Period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate. 1. A certificate as a problem gambling counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed. 2. A certified problem gambling counselor may: (a) Engage in the practice of counseling persons w…

NRS 641C.440 Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate. 1. The Board may issue a certificate as a problem gambling counselor intern to a person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Submits pr…

NRS 641C.450 Requirements for renewal of license or certificate on or before date of expiration. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641C.310, 641C.320, 641C.440 and 641C.530, a person may renew his or her license or certificate by submitting to the Board: 1. An application for t…

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 provided. 1. The Board may: (a) Make …