NRS433B.090. “Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health” defined.

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

      1.  A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State 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 of Child and Family Services of the Department or the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department;

      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 1993, 2709; A 1999, 102; 2007, 3088)