Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.220

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 641B.220 - Social worker: Qualifications; licensing of associate; supervision of another social worker
1. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a social worker to any applicant who possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200 and who:
(a) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or master's degree in social work from:
(1) A college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or its successor organization, or which is a candidate for such accreditation; or
(2) A college or university located in a foreign country, or the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree or master's degree in social work from such a college or university, if the applicant includes in his or her application the documentation required by NRS 641B.204; and
(b) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.
2. The Board shall grant a license to engage in social work as a social worker to an applicant licensed as an associate in social work who:
(a) Possesses the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 641B.200;
(b) Possesses a baccalaureate degree or master's degree in a related field, or has completed equivalent course work in a related field;
(c) Completes 3,000 hours of employment in Nevada as an associate in social work; and
(d) Passes an examination prescribed by the Board.
3. A person who is granted a license to engage in social work as a social worker pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 may supervise another person engaged in the practice of social work.

NRS 641B.220

Added to NRS by 1987, 1118; A 1989, 2198; 2021, 3495
Amended by 2021, Ch. 522,§14, eff. 7/1/2021.
Added to NRS by 1987, 1118; A 1989, 2198