Title 54

NRS 641B.210 Associate in social work: Restriction on issuance of new licenses; conditions for renewal of license; supervision of another social worker; promotion. 1. The Board shall not grant a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work to any person on or a…

NRS 641B.220 Social worker: Qualifications; licensing of associate; supervision of another social worker. 1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who…

NRS 641B.225 Master social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers. 1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a master social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who:…

NRS 641B.230 Independent social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers. 1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as an independent social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.2…

NRS 641B.240 Clinical social worker: Qualifications; practice; supervision of other social workers. 1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a clinical social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and …

NRS 641B.250 Examination; prohibition on participation in grading examination. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641B.270, 641B.272 and 641B.275, before the issuance of a license, each applicant, otherwise eligible for licensure, who has paid the fee and presented the requir…

NRS 641B.260 Investigations and hearings related to applications for licensure; grounds for denial of license. 1. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations into any matter related to an application for licensure. The Board may require the presentation of evidence. 2.…

NRS 641B.270 Licensing of person licensed in another state. The Board may grant a license without examination to a person who holds a current license to engage in the practice of social work in a state whose licensing requirements at the time the license was issued are deemed by …

NRS 641B.272 Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application. 1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in social work to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. A…

NRS 641B.275 Provisional licensure; regulations. 1. The Board shall grant a provisional license to engage in social work as a social worker to a person: (a) Who applies to take the next available examination and who is otherwise eligible to be a social worker pursuant to subsecti…

NRS 641B.280 Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education. 1. Every holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter may renew his or her license annually by: (a) Applying to the Board for renewal; (b) Paying the annual renewal fee set by the Board; (c) Except as…

NRS 641B.281 Renewal of license: Duty 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 shall: (a) Make the data request d…

NRS 641B.282 Renewal of license as clinical social worker: Duty of Board to require applicant to report receipt of training in treatment of mental and emotional trauma and willingness to respond during emergency or disaster; maintenance and provision of related lists of names by …

NRS 641B.290 Delinquent licenses: Date; notice; renewal; expiration; restoration. 1. If a licensee fails to comply with the requirements of NRS 641B.280, the license becomes delinquent and the Board shall, within 30 days after the license becomes delinquent, send a notice to that…

NRS 641B.295 Inactive status of license: Application; effect; duration; regulations; fees. 1. An associate in social work, social worker, master social worker, independent social worker or clinical social worker may apply to the Board to have his or her license placed on inactive…

NRS 641B.300 Fees. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arreara…

NRS 641B.350 Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult clients by clinical social worker; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services. 1. A clinical social worker may: (a) Ask each new client who is 18 years of age or older if he or sh…

NRS 641B.355 Recordings of certain training activities: Retention; requirements; compliance with and applicability of provisions governing health care records; regulations. 1. A program of education for mental health professionals approved by the Board, a mental health profession…

NRS 641B.360 Duty of clinical social worker who diagnoses client as having opioid use disorder to counsel and provide certain information to client and to refer client for medication-assisted treatment upon request. 1. Upon diagnosing a client as having an opioid use disorder, a …

NRS 641B.400 Grounds for disciplinary action. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are: 1. Unprofessional conduct; 2. Conviction of: (a) A felony relating to the practice of social work; (b) Any offense involving moral turpitude; or (c) A violat…

NRS 641B.405 Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for w…

NRS 641B.410 Complaints: Filing; retention. 1. The Board, any member or employee of the Board or any member of a review panel of social workers who becomes aware that any one or combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action may exist as to a person practicing soci…

NRS 641B.425 Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement. 1. The Board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers. 2. The district court, in and for the county in which any hearing is held, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of…

NRS 641B.430 Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records. 1. If the Board finds a person guilty in a disciplinary proceeding, the Board may, by order: (a) Place the person on probation for a specified period or u…

NRS 641B.450 Reinstatement after revocation. After a license is revoked, a licensee may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for its reinstatement. The Board has complete discretion to accept or reject such an application and may require successful…

NRS 641B.500 Representation as social worker without license. It is unlawful for any person to represent himself or herself as a social worker within the meaning of this chapter unless he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1121)

NRS 641B.505 Practice of social work without required license unlawful. 1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to engage in: (a) The independent practice of social work unless he or she: (1) Holds an active license as a clinical social worker…

NRS 641B.510 Use of title of licensee or otherwise implying licensure. It is unlawful for any person, other than a person licensed pursuant to this chapter, to use the title of a licensee in connection with his or her work, or in any other way imply that the person is licensed by…

NRS 641B.520 Penalty. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or, having had his or her license suspended or revoked, continues to represent himself or herself as a social worker, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1987, 1121)

NRS 641B.530 Injunctive relief. A violation of this chapter by a person unlawfully representing himself or herself as a social worker may be enjoined by a district court on petition by the Board. In any such proceeding it is not necessary to show that any person is individually i…

NRS 641C.010 Legislative declaration. 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 and the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder re…

NRS 641C.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 641C.030 to 641C.110, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419; 2007, 3065)

NRS 641C.030 “Board” defined. “Board” means the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3049; A 2003, 1419)

NRS 641C.040 “Certificate” defined. “Certificate” means a certificate issued to a person who is certified as an alcohol and drug counselor, a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling couns…

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…