641C.430  Requirements for issuance of certificate.  The Board may issue a certificate as a problem gambling counselor to:

1.  A person who:

(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;

(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;

(c) Has received a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board;

(d) Has completed not less than 60 hours of training specific to problem gambling approved by the Board;

(e) Has completed at least 2,000 hours of supervised counseling of problem gamblers in a setting approved by the Board;

(f) Passes the written examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;

(g) Presents himself or herself when scheduled for an interview at a meeting of the Board;

(h) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and

(i) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.

2.  A person who:

(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;

(b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;

(c) Is licensed as:

(1) A clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;

(2) A clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;

(3) A marriage and family therapist pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;

(4) A physician pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS;

(5) A nurse pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master’s degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university;

(6) A psychologist pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS;

(7) An alcohol and drug abuse counselor pursuant to this chapter; or

(8) A clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor pursuant to this chapter;

(d) Has completed not less than 60 hours of training specific to problem gambling approved by the Board;

(e) Has completed at least 1,000 hours of supervised counseling of problem gamblers in a setting approved by the Board;

(f) Passes the written examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;

(g) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and

(h) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1417; A 2005, 2764, 2814; 2007, 3069)