2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and Detoxification Technicians
NRS 641C.420 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period certificate is valid; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

1. The Board shall issue a certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern to a person who:

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

(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;

(c) Has:

(1) A high school diploma; or

(2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document;

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

(e) Submits proof to the Board that the person:

(1) Is enrolled in a program from which he or she will receive an associate s degree, bachelor s degree, master s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board; or

(2) Has received an associate s degree, bachelor s degree, master s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board; and

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

2. A certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern is valid for 1 year and may be renewed. The Board may waive any requirement for the renewal of a certificate upon good cause shown by the holder of the certificate.

3. A certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern may, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor or licensed clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor:

(a) Engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers; and

(b) Diagnose or classify a person as an alcoholic or drug abuser.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 3054; A 2003, 1165; 2005, 2763; 2007, 3069; 2013, 3293)