NRS641C.900. Unlawful to engage in practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers, clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers or practice of counseling problem gamblers without being licensed or certified; exceptions.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers, the clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers or the practice of counseling problem gamblers unless the person is a licensed counselor, certified counselor or certified intern.

      2.  A person may engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers under the supervision of a licensed counselor, the clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers under the supervision of a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor or the practice of counseling problem gamblers under the supervision of a certified counselor for not more than 30 days if that person:

      (a) Is qualified to be licensed or certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and

      (b) Submits an application to the Board for a license or certificate pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

      (Added to NRS by 1999, 3054; A 2003, 1422; 2007, 3072)