NAC424.655. Director: Qualifications.

     1. The director of a group treatment home must have either:

     (a) A bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester hours in human growth and development, counseling and guidance, child psychology, education related to the health of children, or in courses directly related to these fields, and at least 6 months of verifiable experience which is satisfactory to the licensing authority in a program related to human growth and development or counseling and guidance;

     (b) A high school diploma, a general equivalency diploma or equivalent certificate or a certificate based on general education development, if approved by the licensing authority, and at least 6 semester hours in human growth and development, guidance and counseling, child psychology, education related to the health of children, or in courses directly related to these fields, and at least 2 years of verifiable satisfactory experience in a program related to human growth and development or counseling and guidance; or

     (c) A combination of education and experience which, in the judgment of the licensing authority, is equivalent to paragraphs (a) and (b).

     2. The director of a group treatment home must provide the agency which provides child welfare services with verification that educational requirements are met.

     [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.4, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R044-02, 7-23-2002)