NRS433.209. “Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health” defined.  


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  •   “Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health” means:

          1.  A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in the State of Nevada and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology;

          2.  A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;

          3.  A social worker who holds a master’s degree in social work, is licensed by the State as a clinical social worker and is employed by the Division;

          4.  A registered nurse who:

          (a) Is licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;

          (b) Holds a master’s degree in the field of psychiatric nursing; and

          (c) Is employed by the Division;

          5.  A marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS; or

          6.  A clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS.

      (Added to NRS by 1975, 1591; A 1983, 506; 1985, 2044; 1987, 527, 1124, 2133, 2134; 1989, 1550; 2007, 3086)