NAC641.2095. Scope of practice for certified autism behavior interventionist: Competency and supervision required; formal professional opinions; referral of certain clients.

A certified autism behavior interventionist:

     1. Shall limit his or her practice to that which is specifically designed and approved by the supervisor of the certified autism behavior interventionist.

     2. Shall not, except in an emergency in which the life or health of a person is in danger, practice or offer to practice beyond the scope of his or her certification, or perform any professional service which the certified autism behavior interventionist knows, or has reason to know, he or she is not competent to perform.

     3. Shall not engage in conduct in the practice of applied behavior analysis which evidences moral unfitness to practice the profession.

     4. Shall maintain competence in the areas in which the certified autism behavior interventionist practices through continuing education and on-going supervision and training.

     5. Shall use every reasonable effort to ensure that all services provided to clients are carried out in accordance with specifications established by his or her supervisor, and conform to the highest professional standards.

     6. Shall not use any method, service or technique for treatment or evaluation without the approval of his or her supervisor.

     7. Shall only practice applied behavior analysis under supervision.

     8. Shall not render formal professional opinions about clients or represent himself or herself as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst.

     9. Shall only refer a client to his or her supervisor upon the request of the client.

     10. Shall not refer a client to any other professional other than his or her supervisor, even upon the request of the client.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Psychological Exam’rs by R209-09, eff. 10-15-2010)