SB 251 — Revises provisions relating to psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees. (BDR 54-714)

641.173 If the Board requires an applicant for a license , [or] registration or provisional license pursuant to this chapter to submit official transcripts as proof of his or her educational qualifications, thesubmit Boardofficial musttranscripts provideif:nate an alternate means for the applicant to submit1. official transcripts if:

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or (b)3.) AAA separatelicense form, prescribed[or] registration or provisional license may not be issued or renewed by the Board.Board if the applicant:

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A license , [or] registration or provisional license may not be issued or renewed by the Board if the applicant:

or (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 - *SB251_R1* – 6 – 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 - 83rd Session (2025) – 6 – attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.

(a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRSNRSof the 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license , [or] registration or provisional license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license , registration or [registration;] provisional license;

A person who wishes to obtain any postdoctoral supervised experience that is required for licensure as a psychologist pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 641.170 must [register with] submit an application to the Board for a provisional licenselic2.se asA aperson psychologicalwho:gical assistant.

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A person who:

and - *SB251_R1* – 7 – (c) Wishes to engage in a predoctoral internship pursuant to the requirements of the training program,  may [register with] submit an application to the Board for a provisional license as a psychological intern.

(a) Is in a doctoral training program in psychology at an accredited educational institution approved by the Board or in doctorate-level- training83rd fromSession an(2025) accredited– educational7 institution– deemed equivalent by the Board in both subject matter and extent of training;

and (2)(2)(I) SubmitA complete set of fingerprints, a fee for the processing of fingerprints established by the Board and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the Board:fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background, and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary for a report on the applicant’s background;

(I)or A(II) completeWritten setverification, ofon fingerprints, a feeform forprescribed by the processingBoard, stating that the set of fingerprints establishedof by the Boardapplicant andwas writtentaken permissionand authorizingdirectly theforwarded Boardelectronically toor forwardby theother fingerprintsmeans to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History forand submissionthat the applicant provided written permission authorizing the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity taking the fingerprints to submit the Federalfingerprints to the Central Repository for Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background, and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary for a report on the applicant’s background;background.

or (II) Written verification, on a form prescribed by the Board, stating that the set of fingerprints of the applicant was taken and directly forwarded electronically or by other means to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and that the applicant provided written permission authorizing the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity taking the fingerprints to submit the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background, and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary for a report on the applicant’s background.

- *SB251_R1* – 8 – (a) Unless the applicant’s fingerprints are directly forwarded pursuant to sub-subparagraph (II) of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 4, submit those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to- the83rd FederalSession Bureau(2025) of– Investigation8 and– to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary;

andander law (b) Request from each agency to which the Board submits the fingerprints any information regarding the applicant’s background as the Board deems necessary.

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A registration or provisional license as a:

A registration as a psychological trainee may not be renewed if the renewal would cause the psychological trainee to be registered asapproved aby psychologicalthe traineeBoard.inee for more than 5 years unless otherwise approved8. by the Board.

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- *SB251_R1* – 9 – (b) Pay the fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.228 for the renewal of a registration or provisional license as a - 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee [;] , as applicable, and (c) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.

Any activity or service performed by a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee must be performed under the supervision of a psychologist in accordanceaccordancee with regulations adopted by the Board.

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 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 for 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 or issuance of a provisional license as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee , as applicable ............................250 For the renewal of a registration of or provisional license as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee , as applicable ............................150 - *SB251_R1*83rd Session (2025) – 10 – 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.

period from the date the license is issued to the end 3.

If an applicant submits an application for an initial registration as a psychological trainee or a provisional license as a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern [or psychological trainee] pursuant to NRS 641.226 and the applicant has previously been registered as a psychological trainee or provisionally licensed as a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern , [or psychological trainee,] the Board must waive the fee set forth in subsection 1 for the initial [registration.] registration or provisional license.

- *SB251_R1*83rd Session (2025) – 11 – (a) Been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of psychology or to practicing as a psychological assistant,assistant,e of psychological intern or psychological trainee.

(e) Aided or abetted the practice of psychology or the practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee by a person not licensed , [or] registered or provisionally licensedlic(f) byMade any fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board.

(f) Made any fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board.

(i) Failed to report to the Board within 30 days the revocation, suspension or surrender of, or any other disciplinary action taken against, a license or certificate to practice psychology [or] , a registration as a psychological trainee or a provisional license to practice as a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern [or psychological trainee] issued to the person by another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or a foreign country.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 12 – (m) Been convicted of abuse or fraud in connection with any state or federal program which provides medical assistance.

- *SB251_R1* – 12 – (n) Been convicted of submitting a false claim for payment to the insurer of a patient or client.

(o)any Operatedtime aduring medicalwhich:cal facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any(1) timeThe duringlicense which:of the facility was suspended or revoked;

(1) The license of the facility was suspended or revoked;

(g) Suspend the enforcement of any penalty by placing the person ondoes probation.not follow any conditions imposed.probation if the (h) Require the person to submit to the supervision of or counseling or treatment by a person designated by the Board.

The Board may revoke the probation if the person does not follow any conditions imposed.

(h) Require the person to submit to the supervision of or counseling or treatment by a person designated by the Board.

If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all- professional,83rd occupationalSession and(2025) recreational– licenses,13 certificates– and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license , [or][or]es registration or provisional license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall deem the license , [or] registration or provisional - *SB251_R1* – 13 – license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license , [or] registration or provisional license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license , [or] registration or provisional license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

The Board shall reinstate a license , [or] registration or provisional license issued pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license , [or] registration or provisional license was suspended stating that the person whose license , [or] registration or provisional license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.

(b)(c) MayUnless issuethe aBoard citationdetermines that extenuating circumstances exist, shall forward to the person;appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information that has been submitted to the Board regarding a person who practices or offers to practice:

and (c) Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information that has been submitted to the Board regarding a person who practices or offers to practice:

or (2) As a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee in this State without the proper registration or - 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – provisional license issued by the Board , as applicable, pursuant to this chapter.

The citation also must inform the person of the provisions of subsection 5.

Each violation of NRS 641.390 constitutes a separate offense forforn which a separate citation may be issued.

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Every psychologist licensed under this chapter and every psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee registered or provisionally licensed under this chapter who accepts the privilege of practicing psychology or practicing as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental or physical examination when directed to do so in writing by the Board.

641.274 Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, if the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer issues an order suspending the license of a psychologist , [or] the - 83rd Session (2025) – 15 – registration of a psychological trainee or the provisional license of a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern [or psychological trainee] pending proceedings for disciplinary action and requires the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination of his or her competency to practice psychology or to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, the examination must be conducted - *SB251_R1* – 15 – and the results obtained within 60 days after the Board, panel of its members or hearing officer issues the order.

The entering of a plea of nolo contendere in a court of competentcharged.t jurisdiction shall be deemed a conviction of the offense charged.Sec.

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Pending disciplinary proceedings before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer, the court may, upon application by the Board or the Attorney General, issue a temporary restrainingrestrainingn order or a preliminary injunction to enjoin any unprofessional conduct of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee which is harmful to the public, to limit the psychologist’s, psychological assistant’s, psychological - *SB251_R1* – 16 – intern’s or psychological trainee’s practice or to suspend the license to practice psychology [or] , the registration to practice as a psychological trainee or the provisional license to practice as a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern , [or psychological trainee,] without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure.

(a) Psychology without a license or authorization to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227;

or Psychology (b) As a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee without a [registration.] registration or provisional license, as applicable.

641.318 In addition to any other immunity provided by the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board, a review panel of a hospital, an association of psychologists or any other person who or - 83rd Session (2025) – 17 – organization which initiates a complaint or assists in any lawful investigation or proceeding concerning the licensing of a psychologist , [or] the registering of a psychological trainee or the provisional licensing of a psychological assistant [,] or psychological intern [or psychological trainee] or the discipline of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern ororine of a psychological trainee for gross malpractice, repeated malpractice, professional incompetence or unprofessional conduct is immune from any civil action for that initiation or assistance or any consequential damages, if the person or organization acted without malicious intent.

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(a) May require the person to submit to a mental or physical examination conducted by psychologists or by physicians whom it designates and submit such other evidence of changed conditions and of fitness as it considers proper.

Practices psychology or practices as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee under a false - 83rd Session (2025) – 18 – or assumed name or falsely personates another psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee of a like or different name;

Except as provided in NRS 641.0295, 641.390 and 641A.410, represents himself or herself as a psychologist, or uses any title or description which incorporates the word “psychology,” “psychological,” “psychologist,” “psychometry,” “psychometrics,” “psychometrist” or any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a psychologist, unless he or she has been issued a license;

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.390, represents himself or herself as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, or uses any title or description which incorporates the words “psychological assistant,” “psychological - *SB251_R1* – 18 – intern” or “psychological trainee” or any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, unless he or she has been issued a [registration;] registration or provisional license;

(a) A person who is certified as a problem gambling counselor pur(b) A person who is certified as a problem gambling counselor intern pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641C of NRS.

(b) A person who is certified as a problem gambling counselor intern pursuant to the provisions of chapter 641C of NRS.

(d) 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 problem gamblers.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 19 – (f) A clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern who is licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS.

(g) 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 ProfessionalProfessionalfor Counselors to engage in the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling.

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(a) Upon passage and approval for the purpose of adopting regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act;

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