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

NV Rev Stat § 433.209 (2019) (N/A)
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“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)

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