2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 433A - Admission to Mental Health Facilities or Programs of Community-Based or Outpatient Services; Hospitalization
NRS 433A.018 - 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 who is 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 1993, 2721; A 2007, 3086)
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