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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 641C.350. Requirements for issuance of license

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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 field of social science approved by the Board;

(c) Has completed 3,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;

(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;

(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and

(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.

2. A person who:

(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;

(b) Is:

(1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;

(2) Licensed as a clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;

(3) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;

(4) A nurse who is licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master's degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university; or

(5) Licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this chapter;

(c) Has completed 1,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders approved by the Board;

(d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;

(e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and

(f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.

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