Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.270
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.270, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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“Qualified professional” defined
Official statutory text
“ Qualified professional ” means:
1. A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.;
2. A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;
3. A social worker holding a master's degree in social work and licensed in this State as a master social worker or clinical social worker;
4. A registered nurse holding a master's degree in the field of psychiatric nursing and licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;
5. A marriage and family therapist licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; or
6. A clinical professional counselor licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS .
1. A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.;
2. A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;
3. A social worker holding a master's degree in social work and licensed in this State as a master social worker or clinical social worker;
4. A registered nurse holding a master's degree in the field of psychiatric nursing and licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;
5. A marriage and family therapist licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; or
6. A clinical professional counselor licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS .
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