NAC178.100. Certificate: Application and fee; action by Division; appeal of denial; period for renewal.

     1. Each person desiring a certificate must make application to the Division upon a form, and in a manner, prescribed by the Division.

     2. The application must be accompanied by:

     (a) Evidence satisfactory to the Division that the applicant:

          (1) Is a clinical social worker, psychiatrist or psychologist;

          (2) Attended and completed the course of training established pursuant to NAC 178.110; and

          (3) Passed the examination administered by the Division pursuant to the provisions of subsection 4 of NRS 178.417; and

     (b) An application fee of $25.

     3. After receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Division will:

     (a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section to be issued a certificate; and

     (b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination.

     4. If the Division determines that the applicant is not qualified to be issued a certificate pursuant to subsection 3, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Division to the Administrator.

     5. A certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this section must be renewed every 2 years.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Men. Health & Dev. Services by R228-03, eff. 4-5-2004)