433.209 - “Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health” defined.

433.209  “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 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)