SB 44 — Revises provisions governing behavioral health professionals. (BDR 54-428)

(z) An alcohol and drug counselor or a problem gambling cou(aa) An alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor who is certifiedlicensed pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS;

(aa)or An- alcohol81st andSession drug(2021) counselor– or5 a– clinical(bb) alcoholA andmedical drugfacility counseloras whothe isemployer licensedof pursuantany toperson chapterspecified 641Cin ofthis NRS;subsection.

or (bb) A medical facility as the employer of any person specified in this subsection.

(a) A person who holds a license or certificate issued pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS;

andandds a license or certificate issued pursuant to (b) A person who holds a current license or certificate to practice his or her respective discipline pursuant to the applicable provisions of law of another state or territory of the United States.

(b) [Standards concerning] Authorizing the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision , of persons obtaining supervised experience that is required for licensure by the Board who are working at remote sites [;] and prescribing standards concerning such remote supervision;

andandscribing (c) [A] Prescribing a manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.

The Board may make and promulgate any other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter governing its procedure, the examination and licensure of applicants, the granting, refusal, revocation or suspension of - *SB44_R1* – 6 – licenses, the registration of persons as psychological assistants, psychological interns or psychological trainees and the practice of psychology.

On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health- for81st review.Session (2021) – 6 – make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability ofd adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.

The Commission shall review the regulation and make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability of adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.

[and 2.] (b) The number of applications for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration received by the Board during the immediately preceding calendar year and the number of those applications for which the Board conducted additional review beyondandond the standard review regularly conducted by the Board [.] ;

and (c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.196 during the immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.

(c) Has earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board, or has otherotherted doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution deemed equivalent by the Board in both subject matter and extent of training.

- *SB44_R1* – 7 – (d) Has at least 2 years of experience satisfactory to the Board, 1 year of which must be postdoctoral experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board.

2.- 81st Session (2021) – 7 – 641.196, within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall:

Except as otherwise provided in NRS [641.195 and] 641.196, within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall:

(b) If the applicant for licensure as a psychologist has not earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board and the Board determines that the doctorate- level training from an accredited educational institution is not equivalent in subject matter and extent of training, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.determination.g, a detailed Sec.

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(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;

- *SB44_R1*81st –Session 8(2021) – (b)8 A– complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641.160;

or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,fingerprints,s  whichever occurs later.] 4.

641.228the 1.following fees respectively:arge and collect not more than For the national examination, in addition to the actual cost to the Board of the examination................$100 For any other examination required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 641.180, in addition to the actual costs to the Board of the examination...................................................................100 For the issuance of an initial license.....................................25 - 81st Session (2021) – 9 – For the issuance of an initial license by endorsement ................................................................$125 For the biennial renewal of a license of a psychologist...................................................................850 Fornonpayment of the biennial fee for the renewale of a license.....................................................................200 For the restoration of a license suspended for the nonsubmission of evidence to the Board of completion of the requirements for continuing education as required for the renewal of the license............................................................................200 For the registration of a firm, partnership or corporation which engages in or offers to engage in the practice of psychology ........................................300 For the registration of a nonresident to practice as a consultant......................................................................100 For the initial registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee............................................................................250 For the renewal of a registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee............................................................................150 2.

TheAn Boardapplicant shallwho chargepasses the national examination and collectany notother moreexamination thanrequired pursuant to the followingprovisions feesof respectively:subsection of NRS 641.180 and who is eligible for a license as a psychologist prorated for the period from the date the license is issued to the end of the biennium.

For the national examination, in addition to the actual cost to the Board of the examination................$100 For any other examination required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 641.180, in addition to the actual costs to the Board of the examination...................................................................100 For the issuance of an initial license.....................................25 For the issuance of an initial license by endorsement ..................................................................125 - *SB44_R1* – 9 – For the biennial renewal of a license of a psychologist.................................................................$850 For the restoration of a license suspended for the nonpayment of the biennial fee for the renewal of a license.....................................................................200 For the restoration of a license suspended for the nonsubmission of evidence to the Board of completion of the requirements for continuing education as required for the renewal of the license............................................................................200 For the registration of a firm, partnership or corporation which engages in or offers to engage in the practice of psychology ........................................300 For the registration of a nonresident to practice as a consultant......................................................................100 For the initial registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee............................................................................250 For the renewal of a registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee............................................................................150 2.

An applicant who passes the national examination and any other examination required pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 641.180 and who is eligible for a license as a psychologist shall pay the biennial fee for the renewal of a license, which must be prorated for the period from the date the license is issued to the end of the biennium.

and - 81st Session (2021) – 10 – (b) The biennial fee for the renewal of a license, which must be prorated for the period from the date the license is issued to the end of the biennium.

If an [applicant] active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran submits an application - *SB44_R1* – 10 – for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 641.196, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee set forth in subsection 1 for the initial issuance of the license by endorsement.

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(b) [Standards concerning] Authorize the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision , of interns - 81st Session (2021) – 11 – working at remote sites [;] and prescribe standards concerning such remote supervision;

and (c) [A] Prescribe a manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.understood.that those qualifications 3.

3.On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review.

On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral - *SB44_R1* – 11 – Health for review.

and (c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641A.242641A.242cense by during the immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.

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Has completed residency training in psychiatry from an accredited institution approved by the Board, has a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, psychology or social work from an accredited institution approved by the Board or has completed other educationedu4.tioHas:d and training which is deemed equivalent by the Board;

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Has:

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The Board may examine applicantsappropriate.n in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate.Sec.

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(b) A graduate degree from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs as- 81st Session (2021) – 13 – or a program in mental health counseling or community counseling;

or (c) An acceptable degree as determined by the Board which includes the completion of a practicum and internship in mental health counseling which was taken concurrently with the degree program and was supervised by a licensed mental health professional;

and - *SB44_R1* – 13 – (2) At least 100 hours of counseling under the direct supervision of an approved supervisor of which at least 1 hour per week was completed for each work setting at which the applicant provided counseling;

and (c) Passed the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination which is administered by the National Board forforg Certified Counselors.

and (b) Is an active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spousespo2.e ofoAn applicant for a veteran.]license 2.by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:

An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:

and (3)- Has81st notSession been(2021) held– civilly14 or– criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;

and - *SB44_R1* – 14 – [(d)] (e) Any other information required by the Board.

Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application.

At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may , for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor, as applicable, in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

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Application for an initial license ......................................$150 Initial issuance of a license...................................................60 Biennial renewal of a license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor...................................................450 Fee for late payment of the biennial renewal .....................125 Placement of a license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor on inactive status...........................................200 Renewal of an intern’s license............................................150 Issuance of a duplicate license .............................................10 Reevaluation of an applicant’s course work.........................50 Application for approval as a supervisor..............................75 - *SB44_R1* – 15 – Approval of a course or program of continuing education.......................................................................$25education.........................................................................25 Approval of a provider of continuing education ................150 5 2.

If an [applicant] active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 641A.242, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee established pursuant to subsection 1 for the application for and initial issuance of thethet license.

(1)- A81st collegeSession or(2021) university– accredited16 by– the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation;

(b) Engage in clinical social work as part of an internship program approved by the Board to complete the supervised, postgraduate, clinical social work required for licensure as a clinicalcli(c) socialSupervise workerother pursuantpersons toengaging NRSin 641B.240;the practice of social work.

and (c) Supervise other persons engaging in the practice of social work.

If an applicant for a license to engage in social work is a graduate of a college or university located in a foreign country or currently enrolled in program of study leading to a - *SB44_R1* – 16 – degree in social work at such a college or university, the application must include:

and (b) If applicable, a written statement or other proof from the Council on Social Work Education or its successor organization that the degree is equivalent to a degree issued by a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or itsits2.ucExcept successoras organization.otherwise provided in this subsection, the proof required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be provided to the Board directly by the college or university that granted the degree.

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Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proof required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be provided to the Board directly by the college or university that granted the degree.

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 - 81st Session (2021) – 17 – inactive status.

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If the application is granted:

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and 2.is not available or possible.official transcripts by ordinary means Sec.

The provision of the official transcripts by ordinary means is not available or possible.

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(d) Regulations [prescribing standards concerning] authorizing the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic - 81st Session (2021) – 18 – supervision , of interns working at remote sites [;] and prescribing standards concerning such remote supervision;

and (e) Regulations prescribing the manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.

and - *SB44_R1* – 18 – (c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.272641B.272cense by during the immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.

(b)- An81st applicantSession for(2021) the– renewal19 of– a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work or the issuance or renewal of aal license to engage in social work as a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520.

(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1;

oror) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district - *SB44_R1* – 19 – attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.

641B.220social 1.work as a social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who:

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:

or (2) A college or university located in a foreign country, or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree or master’s degree in social- work81st fromSession such(2021) a– college20 or– university, if the applicant includes in his or her application the documentation required by section 10 of this act;

A person who is granted a license to engage in social work as a social worker pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 may supervise anotheranoSec. person engaged in the practice of social work.

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- *SB44_R1* – 20 – (b) Completes 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate social workwor(c) approvedPasses an examination prescribed by the Board.

(c) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.

and (c)- 81st Session (2021) – 21 – work.) Supervise other persons engaging in the practice of social work.Sec.

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(b) Completes 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate, clinical socialsoc(c) workPasses approvedan examination prescribed by the Board.

(c) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.

(b)(c) Has submittedbeen anydisciplined falsein credentialanother tostate in connection with the Board;practice of social work or a related profession or has committed any act in another state which is a violation of this chapter;

- *SB44_R1* – 21 – (c) Has been disciplined in another state in connection with the practice of social work or a related profession or has committed any act in another state which is a violation of this chapter;

(e) Has entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, been found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, or been convicted, in this State or any other jurisdiction, of a crime arising out of, in connection with or related to the activities of such- a81st personSession in(2021) such– a22 manner– as to demonstrate his or her unfitness to engage in social work, and the time for appeal has elapsed or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal;

and (b) Is an active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran.] 2.section must submit to the Board with his or her application:

An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section(a) mustProof submitsatisfactory to the Board withthat histhe orapplicant: her application:

(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:

(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;

[and] - *SB44_R1* – 22 – (d) The fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.300 for the initial application;

Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, - 81st Session (2021) – 23 – the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to engage in social work to the applicant not later than [:

(a) Forty-five] 45 days after receiving all the additional informationinf(b) requiredTen bydays after the Board toreceives completea report on the applicationapplicant’sr .background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,  whichever occurs later.] 4.

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or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,  whichever occurs later.] 4.

(1) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree in a related fieldfi(I) ofAn studyaccredited fromcollege [an]or :university recognized by the Board;

(I) An accredited college or university recognized by the Board;

- *SB44_R1* – 23 – (I) A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or which is a candidate for such accreditation and which is approved by the Board [.] ;

or (II) A college or university located in a foreign country, or a program of study leading to the equivalent of a degree in social work from such a college or university, if the applicant includes- in81st hisSession or(2021) her– application24 the– documentation required by section 10 of this act.act.application the documentation required by 2.

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(a) No longer than 9 months for a person who is granted a provisional license to engage in social work pursuant to paragraph (a)(a)(b) ofNo subsectionlonger 1than or3 subsectionyears 2for ora 3;person who is granted a provisional license to engage in social work pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

and (b) No longer than 3 years for a person who is granted a provisional license to engage in social work pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

[The] Except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this act, the Board shall, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license, require the holder to comply with the requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board, which must include, withoutwithoutinuing limitation, a requirement that every 2 years the holder receive at least 2 hours of instruction on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness or another course of instruction on suicide prevention - *SB44_R1* – 24 – and awareness that is approved by the Board which the Board has determined to be effective and appropriate.

7- Initial81st application..............................................................$200Session (2021) – 25 – Provisional license..............................................................150license..............................................................1500 Initial issuance of a license as a social worker or master social worker.....................................................250 Initial issuance of a license as a clinical social worker or an independent social worker.......................350 Initial issuance of a license by endorsement ......................200 Annual renewal of a license as a social worker , master social worker or an associate in social work...............................................................................175 Annual renewal of a license as a clinical social worker or an independent social worker.......................225 Restoration of a suspended license or reinstatement of a revoked license.......................................................150 Restoration of an expired license .......................................200 Renewal of a delinquent license.........................................100 2.active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, aof an veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 641B.272, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee set forth in subsection for the initial issuance of the license.

If an [applicant] active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 641B.272, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee set forth in subsection 1 for the initial issuance of the license.

The complaint must specifically charge one or moremor2. of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action.

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- 81st Session (2021) – 26 – (1) Holds an active license as a clinical social worker or an independent social worker pursuant to this chapter [.] ;

or (2) Holds an active license as a master social worker pursuant to this chapter and is engaging in the independent practice of socialthis act.cial work under the conditions prescribed in section 9(b) The clinical practice of thissocial act.work unless he or she [is licensed] :

(b) The clinical practice of social work unless he or she [is licensed] :

1.graduated has closed or has merged with another institution;

The college or university from which the applicant has graduated has closed or has merged with another institution;

A nurse who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 632 of NRS and is authorized by the State Board of Nursing to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;

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A psychologist who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641 of NRS or authorized to practice psychology in this - 81st Session (2021) – 27 – State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227;

5.therapist intern who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641A of NRS and is authorized by the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;

A marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist intern who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641A of NRS and is authorized by the Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;

641C.200necessary 1.to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, regulations that :

The Board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, regulations that :

and (e) [The] Prescribe the manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate under the - *SB44_R1*81st –Session 27(2021) – provisions28 of– this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.

4.233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review.

On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review.

[and 2.] (b) The number of applications for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate received by the Board during thethenewal immediately preceding calendar year and the number of those applications for which the Board conducted additional review beyond the standard review regularly conducted by the Board [.] ;

and (c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license or certificate by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.3306, 641C.356, 641C.396 and 641C.433 during the - 81st Session (2021) – 29 – immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.

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The report submitted pursuant to this section to the Chair of each regional behavioral health policy board created by NRS 433.429433Sec. may be submitted in a written format.

Sec.24.5.e sNRS 641C.290 is hereby amended to read as follows:

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NRS 641C.290 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Except as otherwise provided in NRS [641C.432 and] 641C.433, each applicant for a certificate as a problem gambling counselor must pass a written and oral examination concerning his or her knowledge of the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling, the applicable provisions of this chapter and any applicable regulations adopted by the BoardBoards of pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.- 81st Session (2021) – 30 – follows:25.2.

25.2.NRS 641C.3306 is hereby amended to read as 641C.3306 1.

NRS 641C.3306 is hereby amended to read as follows:

641C.3306 1.

- *SB44_R1* – 29 – (a) Holds] holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States .

(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor;

Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application.

or - 81st Session (2021) – 31 – (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,  whichever occurs later.] 4.

A license by endorsement as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board.

Such an action shall bebes deemed to be an action of the Board.

At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may , for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant - *SB44_R1* – 30 – to practice as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this sectionsec(a) mustProof submitsatisfactory to the Board withthat histhe orapplicant:on: her application:

(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:

- 81st Session (2021) – 32 – (d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial license;

Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application.

or - *SB44_R1* – 31 – (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,  whichever occurs later.] 4.

As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005.] Sec.follows:25.6.

25.6.NRS 641C.396 is hereby amended to read as 641C.396 1.

NRS 641C.396 is hereby amended to read as follows:

641C.396 1.

(1)- Satisfies81st Session (2021) – 33 – (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the requirementscorresponding regulatory authority of subsectionthe 1;District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor;

(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor;

- *SB44_R1* – 32 – (d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial certificate;

3.for a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counseloration pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application.

Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application.

Such an action shall be deemeddee5.d tAt any time before making a final decision on an application for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to bethis section, the Board may , for any reason, grant a provisional certificate authorizing an actionapplicant ofto practice as an alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

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At any time before making a final decision on an application for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may , for any reason, grant a provisional certificate authorizing an applicant to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005.] - 81st Session (2021) – 34 – Sec.

The Board may issue a certificate by endorsement as a problem gambling counselor to an applicant who meetssubmit to the requirementsBoard setan forthapplication infor thissuch section.a certificate if theay applicant [:

An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a certificate if the applicant [:

- *SB44_R1* – 33 – (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a certificate as a problem gambling counselor;

(c)application Anand affidavitany statingaccompanying thatmaterial theis informationtrue containedand incorrect;the (d) The fees prescribed by the applicationBoard andpursuant anyto accompanyingNRS material641C.470 isfor truethe initial application for and correct;issuance of an initial certificate;

(d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial certificate;

or - 81st Session (2021) – 35 – (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints,  whichever occurs later.] 4.

A certificate by endorsement as a problem gambling counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board.

Such an action shall bebes deemed to be an action of the Board.

- *SB44_R1* – 34 – For the initial application for a license or certificate, including a license or certificate by endorsement.......$150 For the issuance of a provisional license or certificate.......................................................................125 For the issuance of an initial license or certificate, including a license or certificate by endorsement...........60 For the renewal of a license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor, a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor or a certificate as a problem gambling counselor.................300 For the renewal of a certificate as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern or a problem gambling counselor intern...............................................................75 For the renewal of a delinquent license or certificate...........75 For the restoration of an expired license or certificate.......................................................................150 For the restoration or reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license or certificate....................................300 For the issuance of a license or certificate without examination...................................................................150 For an examination.............................................................150 For the approval of a course of continuing education.......................................................................150 - 81st Session (2021) – 36 – 2.

[If] Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if an applicant submits an application for a license or certificate by endorsement pursuant to NRS [641C.3305, 641C.355, 641C.395 or 641C.432,] 641C.3306, 641C.356, 641C.396 or 641C.433, the Board shall charge and collect not more than the fees specified in subsection 1 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial license or certificate, as applicable.

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A registered nurse holding a master’s degree in the field of psychiatric nursing and licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;

nursing and licensed to practice professional nursing in 5.

689A.0485 If any policy of health insurance provides coverage for treatment of an illness which is within the authorized scope of the practice of a licensed associate in social work, social worker, master social worker, independent social worker or clinical social worker, the insured is entitled to reimbursement for treatment by an associate in social work, social worker, master social worker, independent- social81st workerSession or(2021) clinical– social37 worker– who is licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS.NRS.nical social worker who is licensed Sec.

Sec.

695B.1975 If any contract for hospital or medical service provides coverage for treatment of an illness which is within the authorized scope of the practice of a licensed associate in social work, social worker, master social worker, independent social worker or clinical social worker, the insured is entitled totol reimbursement for treatment by an associate in social work, social worker, master social worker, independent social worker or clinical social worker who is licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS.

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(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.of this act, the holder of a license to engage in the practice of social work as a social worker issued pursuant to NRS 641B.220 who:

33.

Notwithstanding the amendatory provisions of section 22 of this act, the holder of a license to engage in the practice of social work as a social worker issued pursuant to NRS 641B.220 who:

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641C.355, 641C.395 and 641C.432 are hereby repealed.1C.3305, Sec.

33.5.

NRS 641.195, 641A.241, 641B.271, 641C.3305, 641C.355, 641C.395 and 641C.432 are hereby repealed.

Sec.

LEADLINES~~~~~ OF21 REPEALED- SECTIONS81st 641.195Session Expedited(2021) license by endorsement as psychologist:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance;

grounds for denial;

regulations.

641A.241 Expedited license by endorsement:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance.

641B.271 Expedited license by endorsement:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance.

- *SB44_R1* – 37 – 641C.3305 Expedited license by endorsement:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance.

641C.355 Expedited license by endorsement:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance.

641C.395 Expedited certificate by endorsement:

Req641C.432s;Expeditede forcertificate by endorsement:

Requirements;

procedure for issuance.

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